CONNECTING TO THE INTERNET - School Student Broadband Initiative
Connect to FREE Home Internet for Three Years
Do you have a school-age student at home? Do you struggle to maintain a reliable internet connection?
If you don’t currently have an nbn connection (or haven’t had one for the last 14 days), you could qualify for a free home internet connection until 30 June 2028.
The Australian Government’s School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI) supports families with school-aged children who currently don’t have internet access at home.
This program offers free home internet for three years to up to 30,000 families, helping students access online learning, educational resources, and opportunities to thrive in their education.
Know a family in need of reliable internet? This could be their chance to bridge the digital divide.
Check eligibility and get connected today!
Who is eligible for SSBI?
Families and carers who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for the SSBI program. If you already have an SSBI connection, your service will be automatically extended until the new deadline. If you haven’t signed up yet, don’t wait!
Connections are available until the program reaches its 30,000-service cap.
To be eligible, families and carers must:
· have a child living at home enrolled in an Australian school
· have no active broadband service over the NBN network in the last 14 days; and
· live in a premises where they can access standard NBN services.
Once a family is assessed as eligible, they are issued with a unique voucher which they can redeem with us at Think+DO Tank Foundation.
The free service begins from the day the service is activated until 30 June 2028 and is available across all NBN technologies.
How to Apply
Getting started is easy! Follow these steps to get connected:
Fill Out an Expression of Interest – if you believe you are eligible, please submit your details so we can help you connect.
Our team will contact you to assist you – once we receive your application, our team will reach out to assist with the setup.
Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
I already have an SSBI Voucher - how do I redeem it?
If you’ve already received an SSBI voucher but haven’t redeemed it yet, act fast!
Once the program reaches 30,000 connections, unredeemed vouchers will no longer be valid.
As of January 23, 2025, 23,149 families have already connected to the SSBI program.
To redeem your voucher simply contact one of the internet providers listed in the voucher and get connected.The SSBI scheme has been extended. I am already connected - do I need to take action to benefit from the extension?
No. If you are already connected, there is no further action required. Your service will continue automatically.
Important Updates
The deadline to redeem vouchers is December 31, 2025, but the cap is expected to be reached well before then.
Can I help friends to connect? How can I stay informed?
We encourage community organisations, schools, and support networks to share this opportunity widely. Together, we can ensure that every eligible family benefits from this vital service.
For more details, visit the National Referral Centre webpage.
You can access the full SSBI announcement by the Minister here.
Need Help?
If you have any questions or need assistance, our team is here to help. Contact us through the button below.