Rural Solutions SA on behalf of the Department of Further Education, Employment Science and Technology is coordinating this innovative project which aims to provide basic Information Technology (IT) training and IT technical support for people living in very remote areas.

Outback Connect is a collaborative project with several state, federal and community partners. Further aims of the project are to generate a demand for on-line service provision, create a network of young people skilled in IT support, and demonstrate an income-producing model of IT support.

As Rural Solutions SA can access cast existing networks of individuals, community and industry groups. As coordinators, Rural Solutions SA has been able to implement the project quickly, with immediate benefits to customers and program participants.

Contact: Ann Johnston.