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When the choice is internet or food, broadband policies aren t working

When the choice is internet or food, broadband policies aren t working CNET 3/8/2021 © Richard Bailey/Getty This week, 31-year-old Michelle from North Lanarkshire, Scotland, has access to the internet at home. But next week is already looking very different. Michelle s family has fallen behind with the broadband payments, and even though they managed to reconnect only last weekend, they ll be cut off again this Friday. Michelle (who prefers gender-neutral pronouns and whose name has been changed to protect their privacy), together with their partner and 13-year-old daughter, has been homeless since February of last year. They live in temporary accommodation, with Michelle supporting the family financially by working as a cleaner.

Digital skills program creates major value for community and connects more older Australians

Date Time Digital skills program creates major value for community and connects more older Australians The eSafety Commissioner (eSafety) and Good Things Foundation Australia welcome a recent social impact report by Swinburne University of Technology, which finds the Australian Government’s Be Connected initiative to help older Australians connect safely online has created significant value for people in that age group. The program has reached more than double the expected number of older Australians and has also had benefits for the wider community. The evaluation found that the Be Connected program, funded by the Department of Social Services (DSS) and delivered by eSafety and Good Things Foundation, created a social return on investment of $4.01 for every $1 invested.

In the UK, some families must choose between internet access and food

When the choice is internet or food, broadband policies aren t working CNET 3/8/2021 © Richard Bailey/Getty This week, 31-year-old Michelle from North Lanarkshire, Scotland, has access to the internet at home. But next week is already looking very different. Michelle s family has fallen behind with the broadband payments, and even though they managed to reconnect only last weekend, they ll be cut off again this Friday. Michelle (who prefers gender-neutral pronouns and whose name has been changed to protect their privacy), together with their partner and 13-year-old daughter, has been homeless since February of last year. They live in temporary accommodation, with Michelle supporting the family financially by working as a cleaner.

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