HOW DOES IT WORK?
donate
We accept mobiles, tablets and laptops in
any age and condition. Deliver to one of
our drop off locations or request a
postage paid envelope.
repair
Our technicians use certified software
to securely erase all data and then
repair or refurbish the device as needed.
give
We distribute refurbished devices
via caseworkers, getting them straight
into the hands of someone in need.
Who do we help?
The Reconnect Project works with women’s shelters, homelessness support services, refugee and new migrant agencies, youth outreach programs and other social service groups, giving Caseworkers access to devices best suited to the needs of their clients.
THE RECONNECT STORY
The Reconnect Project has a straightforward mission: to give pre-owned mobile devices a new life by providing them to people in need.
There are an estimated 23 million mobile phones sitting unused in drawers and garages all over Australia, plus tablets and laptops that have broken
or been put aside in favour of a newer model. With a simple repair, secure erasure of data and an overall clean, these devices are ready for (re)connecting
people to family, friends and essential services, and help close the digital divide in Australia. A clean, untracked mobile phone is essential for a woman
fleeing family violence. A person in transitional housing needs a way to be contacted by support services. For a refugee in detention, a mobile phone
provides connection to the world. A young person without access to a computer can use a tablet or a laptop for completing studies or applying for work.