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Personal Project 2009-10 Stephan Hill
A non-profit youth A non-profit youth initiative to supply initiative to supply computers and ICT computers and ICT assistance to the elderly in assistance to the elderly in CanberraCanberra
Configuring our community
...to adjust the way in which all the components of our community interact so it operates in the most effective way
- Plan & establish a small business
- Recycle end-of-use computers to the elderly
- Computers & components sourced from community
- Volunteer youth with IT skills used to repair & install
The Proposal
- Configuration and training provided to recipients
- Business would be scalable
- Use of fee software where possible
- A ‘friend’ or ‘buddy’ system will operate
Configuring our community
...to adjust the way in which all the components of our community interact so it operates in the most effective way
- Insights from personal experience
- The elderly can become isolated
- ICT support networks are needed
- One set of networks can lead to another
The Motivation
- There can be gains on both sides
- Youth provide the key given their proximity to ICT
- Young people - skills, understanding, confidence
- Young people can cut through
Configuring our community
...to adjust the way in which all the components of our community interact so it operates in the most effective way
- Successful planning/establishment of a business
- Community interest – volunteers and recipients
- Gain new skills and experience
- Financial support and viability
- Establish new online network of elderly contacts
- Stronger ties between our youth and the elderly
- Community recognition
- ‘A-level’ result for my Personal Project in 2010
The Goals
Configuring our community
...to adjust the way in which all the components of our community interact so it operates in the most effective way
Concept planning map (See separate sheet)
Configuring our community
...to adjust the way in which all the components of our community interact so it operates in the most effective way
- Vulnerability of the elderly
- Youth self-worth and acceptance
- Reconfiguring the community
The Need
Configuring our community
...to adjust the way in which all the components of our community interact so it operates in the most effective way
- ICT know-how is empowering
- Horizons expanded – young and old
- My skills, other participants skills
The Benefits
Configuring our community
...to adjust the way in which all the components of our community interact so it operates in the most effective way
- Computer hardware and software
- Office equipment (phone/internet/stationery)
- Website (software/hosting/Blog journal)
- Money (donation/grant/fees)
- Advertising (fliers/letters/classifieds/articles)
- Expertise
Materials Required (See separate sheet)
Configuring our community
...to adjust the way in which all the components of our community interact so it operates in the most effective way
EXPERTISE
Computer Assembly
Software Installation
Volunteer Youth
Office Skills
Website and Advertising Design
- Comprehensive business plan
- Interactive website www.configurecanberra.co.cc
- Advertising materials
- Newspaper interview transcript
- Letters of introduction and request
- Community support
Project Deliverables
Configuring our community
...to adjust the way in which all the components of our community interact so it operates in the most effective way
COMMUNITYSUPPORT
$ or Equipment Pledges
Survey Returns
Reply Letters/Email
Testimonials
References
- Meetings with Mentor
- Research and concept design
- Resources sourced
- Business Plan
- Website up
- Advertising blitz
- Make contacts
Milestones for Phase 3 Research, Planning, Project Development
Configuring our community
...to adjust the way in which all the components of our community interact so it operates in the most effective way
Ongoing
Completed
Underway
Business Plan Template Found
URL secured
Yet to Decide
Yet to Commence
Thank you
Configuring our community
...to adjust the way in which all the components of our community interact so it operates in the most effective way