Community Groups

During this period of ongoing economic uncertainty, Microsoft Australia remains committed to providing support in our community.

We want to ensure that the most vulnerable have access to computer literacy skills and the support they need to secure employment. Through our On My Way initiative we continue to ensure our community partners have the tools they need to help create jobs and opportunities for all Australians.

We also continue to grow our investment in supporting Australia's Community and Charitable sectors with more than $80 million dollars of technology donated to over 5,000 organisations over the last three years. Capacity building for the community sector is vital in times of diminishing resources and increased demand on services.

The resources below are for community groups and NGOs that wish to partner with Microsoft

• Software Donation Programme

  Microsoft Australia also continue to grow our investment in supporting Australia's Community and Charitable sectors with more than $80 million dollars of technology donated to over 5,000 worthy organisations over the last three years. Our partnership with Donortec ensures capacity building for the community sector in times of diminishing resources and increased demand on services.

  

• Charity Open

  Microsoft also wants to ensure that eligible charities with greater needs can access substantially discounted prices.  We have a developed a special programme to ensure that the efficiencies of technology are affordable for these worthy organisations. Microsoft Open License for Charities offers discounts on Microsoft technology to eligible organisations. See if you are eligible.

• Community Refurbishers

  Microsoft recognises the difficulties Community Organisations and individuals face in accessing affordable hardware, we also recognise the importance of increasing the longevity of existing hardware and reducing e–waste. We have a national network of Community Refurbishers who can be accessed to help ensure you have the hardware you need.

  Need software? Before you purchase, you can get complimentary trials of Microsoft products.

• NGO Connection

  NGO Connection is a resource that was designed based on feedback from nonprofit partners and over 20 years of experience working with NGOs. Microsoft's NGO Connection provides an easy one stop shop for technology resources, knowledge sharing, and community building and real-life examples for nonprofits.

  Find out how technology can have an impact on how you run your Community Organisation and hear about some exciting changes in technology from our Connecting Communities Event held in Microsoft's Sydney office.

• Jobs Australia Indigenous Training Network

  Microsoft Australia helps provide IT skills training to Indigenous Communities through the Jobs Australia Indigenous Training Network (ITN). This is a network of over 90 Indigenous organisations in remote and regional Australia who deliver culturally appropriate training in Indigenous Communities.

• WorkVentures

  WorkVentures, a long-standing Microsoft partner helps provide IT skills training to underserved communities. The organisation also helps provide Traineeship opportunities, so you can upgrade your skills while you work.

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