Not-for-profit donation platform GIVIT is requesting donations to support Queenslanders living with a disability to stay connected through digital technology.
GIVIT is working with over 10 organisations in Gympie to facilitate the donation of digital devices for people in the region.
GIVIT Queensland Engagement Officer Danielle Draper said that the focus of the appeal is to ensure people living with a disability have access to digital devices for day-to-day needs such as Telehealth appointments, My Gov or Centrelink services, and to stay connected with support networks.
“We’re all aware of how much of our daily lives are conducted digitally, but sadly many people living with a disability face barriers to accessing suitable devices,” said Danielle.
“Donations from this appeal will help people living with a disability access support services, manage their personal finances and banking, conduct online tuition and importantly stay connected with friends and family.”
“Items that are most needed include laptops, PCs, tablets and smart phones, we’re encouraging anyone that has a digital device in good working order that they no longer need to donate it to this appeal.”
“Items can also be funded with 100% of donated funds received by GIVIT used to purchase requested items.”
Fiona Malcolm from Queenslanders with Disability Network said that people living with a disability are often extremely vulnerable.
“People living with a disability may have reduced mobility or experience greater difficulty accessing health and social services,” said Fiona.
“Having a digital device is not a luxury, it’s now a critical tool we all require to conduct our lives.”
GIVIT has partnered with the Queenslanders with a Disability Network to help Queenslanders living with a disability access digital technology equipment. The partnership will match people living with a disability across parts of Queensland to donated computers, laptops, mobile devices and tablets, as well as items that meet individuals accessibility requirements.
Visit www.givit.org.au/connecting-people-with-a-disability to find out exactly what’s needed in Gympie.
