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About Us
An independent, volunteer-run charity making computing accessible to those who need it most.
Our Story
Computerbank Victoria was founded in 1998 by Kylie Davies, who recognised that discarded business computers were heading to landfill while a growing digital divide left many unable to afford a computer. What started as a social work project at Victoria University became a Melbourne institution.
For over 25 years, we've been recycling and refurbishing donated computers, installing them with Linux Mint and free open-source software, and providing them at minimal cost to low-income individuals, students, asylum seekers and community groups.
Today we operate from Broadmeadows, sharing warehouse space with ESE (Enable Social Enterprises), a social enterprise leading the way in IT asset disposition and circular economy practices.
Computerbank shopfront at Broadmeadows
Our Impact
10,000+
Systems refurbished and distributed to individuals, families and community groups
30,000+
Broken or non-usable items responsibly recycled through e-waste programs
500+
Unemployed individuals assisted through Work for the Dole programs
Who We Support
We partner with community organisations across Melbourne to reach those who need digital access the most.
Asylum seekers & refugees
Humanitarian support
Disability support
Poverty & disadvantage
Community welfare
Humanitarian engineering
And many more community organisations across Victoria. Get in touch if your organisation could benefit from low-cost computers.
Our Committee
Computerbank Victoria is governed by a volunteer committee dedicated to our mission.
Richard O'Beirne
President
Allan Cooke
Vice-President
Justin Bush
Secretary
William Boledziuk
Treasurer
Paul Harden
Committee
Barry Klein
Committee
Buddhapriya Wijesinghe
Committee
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Committee
Tom Waymouth
Committee
Community Services
Beyond refurbishing computers, we provide free internet access to public housing residents.
Internet Kiosk Services
We maintain free internet kiosks at the following public housing estates:
- Floyd Lodge, Williamstown
- Gordon Street, Footscray
- Holmes Street, Northcote
- Agg Street, Northcote
Membership
Computerbank Victoria membership costs $12 and gives you the right to vote at our AGM. Pay in store, over the phone by EFTPOS, or by bank transfer to Computerbank Victoria (BSB: 033 376, Account: 137786). Email info@computerbank.org.au to confirm.
Latest News
Announcement: Computerbank Secures a New Home
Computerbank has secured a new home in Broadmeadows at the former Ericsson factory site, with a store and warehouse shared with ESE.