Mr BURKE - 2008-02-20
I recently received a letter from your predecessor offering to assist community organisations in my electorate through the donation of surplus Northern Territory government computers. Could you advise the House on the progress in delivering this program?
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Brennan for his question. This government is very pleased to acknowledge the work performed by a range of community organisations throughout the Territory. With this in mind, the Department of Corporate and Information Services has developed the Computers for the Community Program. This program assists and supports public activities in the Northern Territory through the donation of former government computers.
The desktop computers are three or more years old and have been used by NT government agencies. The computers have been refurbished and have been installed with the Windows XP operating system. A 17 inch monitor is included with each computer. The initiative has been developed in conjunction with Futjitsu Australia as part of their obligations under the NT government’s Desktop and Helpdesk Services contract.
Since the program started, more than 20 applications have been received and 30 computers have been donated to community groups. Groups who have received the computers include the Darwin Basketball Association, Mindil Aces Soccer Club and the Alice Springs Golf Club. In addition, the Nyirrannggulung Mardrulk Ngadberre Regional Council in Katherine has received three computers for their community homework centre.
Members interjecting.
Mr BONSON: I am pleased that members across the other side of the House are happy that we are doing positive things for our community. Computers have also been sent to the Gunbalanya Community Council in Oenpelli.
A website has been developed that provides information about the program, plus a fact sheet and a simple application form. The site can be accessed via the main Northern Territory government webpage at www.nt.gov.au and by following the link titled ‘Computers for the Community’ on the right-hand side.
I understand my predecessor, as minister, the member for Barkly, recently wrote to all members of the House informing them of this initiative. I urge members to spread the word to any appropriate Northern Territory group or organisation that has a need for computers.
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Brennan for his question. This government is very pleased to acknowledge the work performed by a range of community organisations throughout the Territory. With this in mind, the Department of Corporate and Information Services has developed the Computers for the Community Program. This program assists and supports public activities in the Northern Territory through the donation of former government computers.
The desktop computers are three or more years old and have been used by NT government agencies. The computers have been refurbished and have been installed with the Windows XP operating system. A 17 inch monitor is included with each computer. The initiative has been developed in conjunction with Futjitsu Australia as part of their obligations under the NT government’s Desktop and Helpdesk Services contract.
Since the program started, more than 20 applications have been received and 30 computers have been donated to community groups. Groups who have received the computers include the Darwin Basketball Association, Mindil Aces Soccer Club and the Alice Springs Golf Club. In addition, the Nyirrannggulung Mardrulk Ngadberre Regional Council in Katherine has received three computers for their community homework centre.
Members interjecting.
Mr BONSON: I am pleased that members across the other side of the House are happy that we are doing positive things for our community. Computers have also been sent to the Gunbalanya Community Council in Oenpelli.
A website has been developed that provides information about the program, plus a fact sheet and a simple application form. The site can be accessed via the main Northern Territory government webpage at www.nt.gov.au and by following the link titled ‘Computers for the Community’ on the right-hand side.
I understand my predecessor, as minister, the member for Barkly, recently wrote to all members of the House informing them of this initiative. I urge members to spread the word to any appropriate Northern Territory group or organisation that has a need for computers.
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