Free home internet until 30 June 2028
The SSBI provides internet access to up to 30,000 families with school-aged children who are currently unconnected.
Families and carers can apply until 31 December 2025, and eligible households will receive free home internet until 30 June 2028.
How do I qualify for the School Student Broadband Initiative?
Access to online learning at home is important for your children’s education.
To qualify you must:
- Have a school age student at home (full or part time) enrolled in an Australian school (up to year 12 including Kindergarten in NSW).
- Not have an active nbn® network internet service at your current residential address now or in the past 14 days. (Having a mobile internet service does not affect eligibility).
- Live in a premise that can access the nbn network through a standard connection
How can the NRC help me?
The National Referral Centre (NRC) can help Australian families meeting the SSBI eligibility criteria connect the NBN to their homes.
The NRC is the first point of contact for families who nominate themselves for the SSBI. The NRC team will assess your family’s eligibility, including a check of your residential address and current financial situation.
If eligible, your family will be issued a voucher, which can be redeemed at any participating SSBI retail service provider. The NRC can contact your chosen SSBI internet provider and provide follow-up support.
The NRC can also answer questions and provide information regarding participating retail service providers. Centre staff can also provide follow-up support for anyone experiencing challenges redeeming the voucher.
For non-English speakers or those with accessibility challenges, the NRC provides translation services through Language Loop and their own bilingual staff. Additionally, their website features ReciteMe technology.
Get in touch
To contact the NRC and check your eligibility:
