Community device lending + training
Partners host device loans supported by EduLinked coaching, resource packs and evaluation to ensure adoption and sustainment.
What the ecosystem is
EduLinked's Digital Inclusion Ecosystem brings together three practical pillars so people can learn, try, and get the support they need. We focus on short, hands-on learning, trial-first device access, and straightforward services that make accessibility real in everyday life — not just on paper.
Below are the three core parts of the ecosystem. Each one is designed to be useful on its own, and more powerful when used together.
Microcredentials — short courses with recognised outcomes
Overview
Short, practice-based courses that teach skills you can use straight away. Our microcredentials combine short lessons, hands-on practice and practical assessment so learners finish with a real piece of work and a verifiable badge or certificate.
Who it's for
Individuals, families, educators and staff who want job-relevant, practice-based upskilling.
What you get
• Hands-on learning and device trials where relevant.
• Practical assessments: short projects, observed practice or device-trial reports.
• A verifiable digital badge and certificate on completion.
Examples
Future Ready Activation, Assistive Technology Foundations, Creative Media Practitioner.
Format & timing
Delivered online, in-person or hybrid; most microcredentials run from 3–8 weeks depending on the course.
Digital Lending Library — try devices before you buy
Overview
A curated collection of Assistive Access Packs and loaner kits you can borrow for short trials. Each pack comes with plain-English guidance and basic training so you can test devices in the real places they'll be used — home, school or work.
Who it's for
Individuals, families, educators and staff who want to trial assistive technology before making purchase decisions.
What you get
• Short-term device loans and trial kits.
• Plain-English setup guides and basic training.
• Real-world testing support for home, school or work environments.
Examples
Assistive Access Packs, communication device kits, sensory equipment trials.
Format & timing
Loans typically range from 2-8 weeks depending on device type and user needs.
Digital Inclusion Services — help that makes inclusion real
Overview
Practical services for organisations and community groups: hands-on workshops, device trial facilitation, staff training and advice on choosing the right tools. We plan Auslan, captions and device hire into public programs so accessibility is real, not optional.
Who it's for
Organisations, community groups, schools, and public programs that want to make their services and events truly accessible.
What you get
• Hands-on workshops and training sessions.
• Device trial facilitation and support.
• Expert advice on choosing the right accessibility tools.
• Planning for Auslan, captions and device hire in public programs.
Examples
Accessibility audits, staff training workshops, event accessibility planning, device trial coordination.
Format & timing
Services delivered on-site or remotely; timing varies based on project scope and organisational needs.
It’s not a single product or program — it’s the shared foundation that helps communities build and sustain equitable digital participation.
How the ecosystem connects
Our ecosystem is designed for small, practical steps that build confidence and evidence.
1
Try a device — Borrow an Assistive Access Pack from the Digital Lending Library and test devices where they'll be used.
2
Learn practical skills — Take a microcredential or join a workshop to learn how to use devices, create accessible media, or run inclusive sessions.
3
Scale & embed — Use our Digital Inclusion Services to run pilots, train staff, and plan sustainable programs.
4
Show the results — Participants get badges or certificates; organisations receive short outcomes reports to support funding or planning.
This flow means decisions are grounded in real use and supported by training and evidence.
Core components
The EduLinked ecosystem is made of interdependent parts that together create sustained, accessible practice.
People
Facilitators, educators, community partners, participants and volunteers who bring practice and lived experience.
Systems
Governance, measurement, procurement and policy arrangements that support accessibility across organisations.
Solutions
Tools, resources and services — from assistive tech to learning modules — that are practical and sustainable.
Learning & evidence
Ongoing evaluation, shared learning, and public evidence to improve practice across the network.
Open governance & ethical practice
We favour open governance and clear accountability. Our governance approach aims to ensure decisions are transparent, accessible and informed by participants and partners.
Shared decision-making
Partners and community representatives are involved in shaping priorities and program design.
Ethical design
We centre dignity, consent and privacy in how tools and services are created and shared.
Sustainable practice
Focus on solutions that partners can maintain locally without ongoing external dependency.
Examples of ecosystem activity
Examples show how the parts of the ecosystem work together in real partnerships.
Microcredentials + school pilots
Microcredentials for educators combined with classroom pilots and partner evaluation to scale practice across regions.
Shared resource platform
A shared lending library and resource directory that partners contribute to and curate collaboratively.
Join the ecosystem
Organisations can join by partnering on programs, sharing resources, contributing to governance or hosting pilots. We welcome conversations about collaboration and co-design.
Who this ecosystem is for
The digital inclusion ecosystem serves diverse groups with tailored solutions that build confidence, skills, and sustainable pathways.
Each group gets tailored support that builds confidence, skills, and sustainable pathways.
Get involved — four simple steps
Start with a conversation, try devices and learning, plan together, then deliver and grow with evidence-based outcomes.
1
Start the conversation
Tell us who you are and what you want to achieve. Use the contact form or email/phone and say if you need Auslan, captions or Easy Read. Include a short note about the outcome you want.
2
Try & learn
Request an Assistive Access Pack trial from the Digital Lending Library or enrol in a microcredential. Hands-on experience shows what actually works.
3
Plan & partner
Book a consultation so we can design a pilot, staff training or a workshop that fits your context. We'll scope Auslan, captioning and device support.
4
Deliver, evaluate & grow
We deliver the activity, collect practical feedback, and give you an outcomes report with next steps. We help scale what works.
Accessibility & supports
We plan accessibility into every part of the ecosystem. Tell us what supports you need when you contact us and we will include them:
If you need a particular format, add it to your enquiry and we will build that support into delivery.
Practical questions (FAQs)
Common questions about our digital inclusion ecosystem and how it works.