School Student Broadband Initiative - Free internet until December 2025

To find out more call: 1800 954 610 (10am – 6pm AEDT Monday to Friday) or visit https://www.anglicarevic.org.au/student-internet/

The Australian Government has announced that they are extending the School Student Broadband Initiative until 31 December 2025. The extension means that the SSBI nomination period will remain open until 31 December 2024 with free National Broadband Network (nbn) internet service for all new and existing families on the SSBI until 31 December 2025.  For existing SSBI families who have already signed up, this means their SSBI service will automatically be extended until 31 December 2025 (no further eligibility checks will be required).  For eligible families who connect before the end of this year, they will get up to two years of free nbn broadband.

How can the School Student Broadband Initiative help your child? - Children who can access online learning at home as part of their education are more likely to engage in classroom activities. Access to fast internet at home can also support children to build their digital skills, learn how to safely use the internet and participate in a world that is more dependent on digital technology.

Is my family eligible for the School Student Broadband Initiative?

To be eligible, families must:

Have a child living at home that is enrolled in an Australian school (up to year 12 including Prep in Qld/Vic/Tas, Kindergarten in ACT/NSW, Reception in SA, Transition in NT and Pre-Primary in WA).

Not have an active National Broadband Network (nbn®) Internet service at home. Having a mobile internet service does not affect eligibility.

 Live in a premises that can access the National Broadband Network via a standard connection – this will be checked for you.

Not have had an active nbn connection during the previous 14 days.