Short Description
This Technical Aid to the Disabled service refurbishes donated computers and provides these to people with disabilities throughout New South Wales. There is a choice of two computer packages, plus optional extras. All computers come with Microsoft XP Professional, Microsoft Office 2003, anti virus software and free delivery in NSW. These products are available at a highly subsidised cost.
Models
There are two computer packages to choose from
Starter Pack
* Pentium 4 computer
* CPU up to 2.4 Gigahertz
* Memory 512 Megabytes
* Hard Disk 40GB
* Keyboard and mouse
* 15 inch LCD monitor
* CD ROM Drive
* Internal Modem
* Speakers or Internal Speaker
* 2 years support
* See Option topic
Power Pack
* Pentium 4 computer
* CPU 2.4 Gigahertz or better
* Memory 1GB
* Hard disk 40GB
* Keyboard and mouse
* 17 inch LCD monitor
* DVD/CD Burner (new)
* Internal modem
* Speakers or internal speaker
* 2 years support
* See Option topic
Options
Optional extras for Starter Pack
* 512 MB extra memory
* 17" LCD monitor
* DVD/CD Burner (new)
Optional extras for Power Pack
* Hard Disk 160GB
* 1GB extra memory
More Details
* Volunteers refurbish computers and peripherals, install software and assist in installing computers in client's homes (service only available in Sydney). Ongoing technical support is provided during work hours
* Anyone with a disability or anyone in receipt of a Centrelink benefit is eligible to apply for a computer. There is no means test and no need for a referral
* An application form can be downloaded from the website