School Student Broadband Initiative – Australian Government
To boost educational opportunities and narrow the digital divide, families without home internet are encouraged to apply for the School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI). Access to internet at home can support children to build their digital skills and participate in a world that is more reliant on digital technology.
The Australian Government is supporting the National Broadband Network (NBN) to implement the SSBI to provide free home internet until 30 June 2028 for up to 30,000 unconnected families across Australia with school aged students.
To be eligible for SSBI, a family must:
To be eligible for the School Student Broadband Initiative, you must:
- Have a child living at home that is enrolled in a Queensland school (up to year 12 including from Prep).
- Not have an active NBN network internet service at home. (Having a mobile internet service does not affect eligibility).
- Live in a premises that can access the NBN via a standard connection – this will be checked for you.
- Not have had an active NBN connection during the previous 14 days.
What is included in the SSBI offer?
- Free home internet until 30 June 2028.
- There is no lock-in contract.
- The Wi-Fi router is free, and you can keep it.
- Assistance provided by the National Referral Centre.
- Callback, webchat and interpreting are available.
To apply, follow the four steps below:
- Contact the National Referral Centre on 1800 954 610 (Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm AEDT) or visit www.anglicarevic.org.au/student-internet
- They’ll ask you some questions to see if this offer is right for you.
- If you qualify, you’ll get a voucher.
- Use the voucher to connect through your chosen participating internet provider. Use your voucher before the 30,000 places are taken.
* Applications close when 30,000 places are reached. Being issued a voucher does not reserve your place in this program and you must use your voucher before the 30,000 places are taken otherwise it becomes invalid.
