What is Bellbowrie Connected?

Bellbowrie Connected is a locally led digital inclusion hub run in partnership with EduLinked. We support residents, schools and community organisations to participate confidently online by providing:

  • Device lending and loaner kit programs
  • Assistive technology trials & matching
  • Practical training and microcredentials for staff and volunteers
  • Volunteer networks, local events and community stories
  • Technical readiness and procurement-ready sustainment plans

Our mission & principles

Mission: Make local digital participation inclusive, practical and sustainable so everyone in Bellbowrie can take part in learning, services and community life.

Principles

  • Accessibility first — Easy Read, Auslan and symbol supports are part of everything we publish.
  • Local leadership — residents and local organisations shape programs and delivery.
  • Practical outcomes — procurement-ready plans, simple governance and handover for sustainment.
  • Capability building — training, volunteer mentoring and documentation so services last beyond pilots.

Community impact

We measure practical outcomes that matter locally. Recent program highlights:

120+

People supported in device lending

90%

Participants reporting improved confidence

45

Volunteer shifts & local training sessions

6

Partnership pilots completed

(Metrics are illustrative — replace with live program figures if you have them.)

How we work locally

  1. Listen: co-design with residents, volunteers and local partners so activities meet real needs.
  2. Prototype: short pilots to test models (device lending, AT trials, volunteer hosts).
  3. Document: produce procurement-ready briefs, checklists and accessible materials.
  4. Build capability: train kit managers, facilitators and volunteers to run services locally.
  5. Sustain: handover governance and sustainment plans so services run beyond pilots.

Get involved

  • Join a group: find local clubs and activities.
  • Volunteer: help at pop-ups or manage kits.
  • Refer: make a referral for device access or AT trials.
  • Partner: start a pilot with us to test and scale solutions.

Contact & support

Need help or accessible formats? Contact the Bellbowrie Connected coordinator:

Easy Read, Auslan & symbol support

We publish core materials in Easy Read, provide Auslan scripts and use symbol prompts where helpful. Tick accessibility options on forms or email founder@edulinked.com.au and we'll support you.