Helping Queensland’s Kids to SEE IT, BE IT
24 November 2021
Highlights
- ACS Queensland is pleased to work with Substation33, Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation and Queensland P&Cs on the SEE IT BE IT Project to provide donated refurbished laptops to disadvantaged young people across the Brisbane area.
- Can your organisation help with a donation of quality used laptops or PCs?
Image Credits: QuintessenceLabs / CEO Vikram Sharma
ACS Queensland is pleased to work with Substation33, Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation and Queensland P&Cs on the SEE IT BE IT Project to provide donated refurbished laptops to disadvantaged young people across the Brisbane area.
A sincere thanks to all companies who have provided donations including:
• Transurban - Communities Grant – 25 desktops
• Logan City Council - Communities Grant – 25 laptops
• Padua College – 71 laptops
• All Hallows School – 177 laptops
• Datacom – 2 brand new laptops
• Pro Tech – 10 laptops
Total devices: 310
We have received many expressions of thanks from teachers. Some of the comments included:
· That is great news, Michael. As we approach end of year assessments the timing is terrific. Regards Steve Wilson Deputy Principal, Brisbane Bayside State College.
· Thank you and the kind businesses for their donation and giving our First Nations students an opportunity to access these laptops. Tamie Leone, Sandgate District State High School.
· This is fantastic news – Thank you. With exams coming up, it could not have come at a better time. David Swanson, Calamvale Community College.
· Wow, thank you so much for these. Very much appreciated. Robyn Lea, Everton Park State High School.
· I just spoke to one of the students today. She will be so excited. Michael Hume, Alexandra Hills State High School.
ACS Queensland is calling out for further donations of quality used laptops to help kids without a device. Can you help?
Contact ACS Queensland State Manager Holly Bretherton holly.bretherton@acs.org.au for further information, and you can download the SEE IT BE IT flyer here