Online Lending Library — devices, kits & assistive tech

Kits & device types

Our catalogue is organised by purpose — classroom pilots, community pop-ups, assistive-technology (AT) trials and specialist AAC devices. Examples below are indicative; ask about availability.

If you need a bespoke kit or longer-term arrangement, contact us to discuss procurement-ready options and sustainment planning.

What’s included with each loan

• Pre-configuration: devices imaged, apps installed, and assistive settings prepared where required.
• QA checklist: battery, network, and accessibility checks before dispatch.
• Loan documentation: simple loan agreement, return checklist and user guide (Easy Read available).
• Support: short onboarding for staff or volunteers and troubleshooting notes.
• Handover pack: procurement notes, maintenance schedule and sustainment checklist for partners wishing to scale.

How it works

We keep the borrowing process practical and predictable so operations teams can plan with confidence.

Eligibility & fees

The Online Lending Library is available to:

• Schools and education partners for classroom pilots
• Libraries and council programs
• Community organisations running inclusive programs
• Individuals & families in need of short-term device access (case-by-case)

Fees: many loans are free for short trials. For larger or long-term loans we provide a simple fee schedule or procurement option. Contact us for a tailored quote.

Request a loan — Online Lending Library

Fields marked * are required. Change the form action to your Oncord/CRM endpoint to capture requests and attachments.

Loan policies, QA & maintenance

We use simple, practical policies to protect devices and ensure safe, inclusive use:

• QA before dispatch: battery, firmware, MDM, assistive settings and accessories checked against a standard checklist.
• Loan agreement: short, plain-language agreement (Easy Read available) outlining responsibilities, damage reporting and return expectations.
• Maintenance: basic cleaning and firmware update guidance; we offer a refresh service for long-term arrangements.
• Data & privacy: devices are wiped and re-imaged between loans. Any personal data must be removed by borrowers before return.
• Insurance & risk: we advise partners on simple insurance considerations and provide procurement notes for sustained programs.

Evaluation & sustainment

Every loan comes with a short evaluation and handover package so organisations can make evidence-informed decisions about scale and sustainment.

• Simple outcomes template for teachers and facilitators
• Return checklist + user feedback form
• Procurement-ready specs and budgeting notes for scale
• Optional evaluation support and case study write-up

Frequently asked questions

How long can we borrow devices?

Typical loans are 1–12 weeks. For bespoke arrangements (longer-term or repeat programs) we negotiate a sustainment schedule and fee if required.

Can we request specialist AT?

Yes — AT trials are available with clinical/AT support where needed. We’ll scope the trial and include matching notes and configuration.

What happens if a device is damaged?

Small accidental damage is managed via repair or replacement; we discuss insurance or contribution arrangements for larger losses in the loan agreement.

Do you support families directly?

We accept individual referrals on a case-by-case basis. Schools, libraries or community organisations can also request devices on behalf of families.

How do we scale beyond a pilot?

After piloting we provide procurement-ready specs, costing, sustainment checklists and capability recommendations so services can be adopted locally or regionally.

Developer & admin notes

• Change the form action to your Oncord/CRM endpoint to capture loan requests and attachments. The form uses multipart/form-data for file uploads.
• All contact mailto links point to founder@edulinked.com.au for EduLinked program routing — change only if you want a different routing.
• Ensure downloadable PDFs (Loan agreement, QA checklist, Easy Read guides) are tagged and include language metadata en-AU. Provide clear alt text for images.
• If Oncord strips file inputs or input[type="date"], provide a server-side fallback or instruct users to email attachments to founder@edulinked.com.au.
• Optional enhancements: small JS to validate the request form and prevent double submits; client-side kit filtering UI; printable one-page Easy Read loan agreement. Say which and I’ll prepare them.
• For specialist AT trials: ensure clinical support is scheduled and add a clinician contact field to the request form if required (we can customize the form per device type).

This Online Lending Library page is part of the EduLinked program and follows our accessibility-first conventions (Easy Read, Auslan, symbols). If you’d like, I can produce the Easy Read loan agreement text, an Auslan-friendly script for a short video, or a printable kit QA checklist next.