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The Australian Government has established the School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI) to provide free home internet for up to 30,000 unconnected families with school aged students until the end of December, 2025.
Eligibility
Households must meet the following criteria
Child at school
have a child enrolled in an Australian school
No home internet
don’t have an active NBN internet service at home - must not have an active connection in the past 14 days (excludes mobile internet services)
Live in serviceable area
live in an area where NBN can be accessed through a standard connection (NBN will confirm this).
For Educators
The following resources have been created to help raise awareness with eligible families.
SSBI overview for educators and school based staff
SSBI overview available in multiple languages
Connection guide to help families get connected
One page SSBI slide that can be shared in parent presentations
Frequently asked questions about SSBI
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