nbn® School Students Broadband Initiative (SSBI)
Free Internet for eligible families with school aged students
The Australian Government’s School Student Broadband Initiative offers eligible students and their families free internet at home until June 2028
What’s Included
nbn® 50/20 or equivalent plan at your home address
Unlimited data
Free WiFi Router
Free setup and standard installation
Australian-based support
How does it work?
Your family must have a child who is presently enrolled in school and reside in a region served by the nbn® network in order to qualify. Also, you cannot already have a broadband connection at home. To check your eligibility, reach out to the National Referral Centre on Anglicare Victoria’s website. If eligible, you will receive a code we can use to setup your service.
Get connected in 3 easy steps
Follow these steps to have your home connected to nbn for free until 30 June 2028.
Check if you are eligible
Contact the National Referral Centre on:
- 1800 954 610 (Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm AEDT),
- anglicarevic.org.au/student-internet.
Receive your unique code from the National Referral Centre
The code should start with LOC followed by a series of numbers – e.g. LOC1234567.
Call us on 1800 525 800 to get your home connected
Our team will use your code to connect your home for free
Ready to have your home connected? Give us a call today on 1800 525 800.
Frequently asked questions about SSBI
Still unsure? Have a look through our most frequently asked questions. Find out more about the School Student Broadband Initiative at the National Referral Centre’s FAQs.
Do eligible families have to pay anything?
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No, there will be no charges to eligible families. Eligible families can receive a service with no monthly fees, set-up fees or hardware costs, until 30 June 2028.
How is a voucher made available and redeemed by an eligible family?
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Vouchers are issued by the National Referral Centre, who will conduct a quick and easy eligibility check. Once approved, you can then use your voucher code to redeem a free service on eligible plans.
Can a family move to a new service provider in the free period?
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No, an SSBI service is not able to be transferred to another SSBI internet provider. Families can choose to disconnect and leave the initiative at any time within the free period. If they cancel, they cannot re-join later.
What plans are available through this initiative?
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Eligible families can receive a free service until 30 June 2028 on our nbn 50 unlimited plan (or equivalent) with a free modem.
Get in touch
Call us: 1300 525 800
Address
Suite 702, 70 Pitt St,
Sydney NSW 2000,
Australia