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.
Kylie passed away in November 2019, just days after Computerbank's 20th anniversary. Her vision continues through the volunteers who carry on her work today. Read our tribute to Kylie.
Computerbank shopfront at Broadmeadows
Our Impact
Systems refurbished and distributed to individuals, families and community groups
Broken or non-usable items responsibly recycled through e-waste programs
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.
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Richard O'Beirne
President
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Allan Cooke
Vice-President
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Justin Bush
Secretary
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William Boledziuk
Treasurer
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Paul Harden
Committee
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Barry Klein
Committee
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Buddhapriya Wijesinghe
Committee
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Cloud Of Unknowing
Committee
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Tom Waymouth
Committee
Our Team
The volunteers who keep the workshop, the shop and the support desk running.
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Ray
Volunteer
Community Services
Beyond refurbishing computers, we support digital inclusion across Melbourne.
Internet Kiosk Services
We maintain free internet kiosks at public housing estates, giving residents access to essential online services.
- Floyd Lodge, Williamstown
- Gordon Street, Footscray
- Holmes Street, Northcote
- Agg Street, Northcote