Digital Devices Loan Library
EduLinked is creating a small Digital Devices Loan Library for older Australians who need access to a tablet, mobile internet and friendly support to get online safely.
A pre-configured tablet, practical induction, follow-up support and clear loan information.
Some participants may also be able to access Proloquo for AAC communication support or LinkedIn Premium for career support.
Download accessible guides for the Digital Devices Loan Library page.
These documents explain borrowing a device, registering interest, privacy, safety and support options in different accessible formats.
Visual slide guide showing the steps to borrow a device, get support and return it when ready.
People who prefer simple words, short sentences and clear steps.
Low vision users, older readers and people who prefer larger print.
Blind users, screen reader users and keyboard users.
People interested in borrowing a device and supporters helping them apply.
Libraries, community centres, aged-care outreach teams and support organisations.
Borrowers, families, carers, support workers and community partners.
People who need help explaining their access needs.
Auslan video planning, captions, interpreters and accessible media production.
Some people want to learn online but do not have a suitable device at home. This project helps remove that barrier by lending prepared devices and supporting people to use them with confidence.
Participants can borrow a tablet for an agreed loan period.
Mobile internet options can support people who do not have reliable home internet.
Induction and follow-up support is available so no one is left to work everything out alone.
Some people may also be eligible to request additional digital supports with their device loan. These options are designed to reduce barriers to communication, online learning and employment participation.
People who have communication difficulties can ask about adding the Proloquo AAC communication app to a loan device, where appropriate and available.
This may support people who use symbols, text-to-speech, alternative communication, or AAC tools to express needs, choices, feelings and ideas.
People who have difficulties with traditional employment can ask about LinkedIn Premium support, where appropriate and available.
This may help people learn how to build an online profile, increase employability, explore work pathways, and develop confidence using professional online tools.
These supports are optional. They are not required to borrow a device, and availability may depend on program eligibility, licences, funding and individual support needs.
This program is designed for older Australians aged 50 and over who would benefit from borrowing a device and receiving supported digital learning.
The process is designed to be simple, safe and supportive.
Complete the interest form, email EduLinked or ask a partner organisation to pass on your details with permission.
Borrowers complete a short baseline survey before receiving a device.
EduLinked confirms suitability, explains the loan terms and completes a device loan agreement.
The device is prepared, labelled, checked and handed over or posted using a tracked method.
Borrowers receive follow-up support. At the end of the loan, the device is returned, cleaned and factory reset.
Devices are factory reset between loans. Personal accounts should not remain signed in after return.
Devices can be prepared with larger text, screen magnification and other basic accessibility settings where required.
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Libraries, community centres, health services, aged-care outreach teams and support organisations can help people find out about the Digital Devices Loan Library.
Complete the form below to register interest in the Digital Devices Loan Library.
This section tells you the main ideas from the Digital Devices Loan Library page.
Easy Read uses short sentences, clear words and simple layout.
EduLinked is making a small device loan library.
Some people can borrow a tablet.
The tablet can help people get online.
The device can help people:
This program is mainly for older Australians.
It may help people who:
Some people can ask about extra supports.
You can ask about Proloquo AAC.
Proloquo AAC can help people communicate.
You can ask about LinkedIn Premium.
LinkedIn Premium can help people learn employability skills online.
These supports are optional.
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You can register your interest.
EduLinked may contact you to ask some questions.
If the program is right for you, EduLinked will explain the loan agreement.
You may get help to set up and use the device.
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EduLinked takes privacy seriously.
Devices are reset between loans.
This means personal information should be removed before another person uses the device.
You can ask EduLinked for help with this page or the form.
Email:
A loan means you can use something for a time, but you need to give it back.
Support means someone can help you learn what to do.
Email EduLinked or download an accessible guide before you begin.