Personal Project 2009-10

1. Personal Project 2009-10 Stephan Hill A non-profit youth initiative to supply computers and ICT assistance to the elderly in Canberra Configuring our community ...to adjust the way in which all the components of our community interact so it operates in the most effective way

2. The Proposal - 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 - 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

3. The Motivation - Insights from personal experience - The elderly can become isolated - ICT support networks are needed - One set of networks can lead to another - 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

4. The Goals - 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 Configuring our community ...to adjust the way in which all the components of our community interact so it operates in the most effective way

5. 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

6. The Need - Vulnerability of the elderly - Youth self-worth and acceptance - Reconfiguring the community Configuring our community ...to adjust the way in which all the components of our community interact so it operates in the most effective way

7. The Benefits - ICT know-how is empowering - Horizons expanded – young and old - My skills, other participants skills Configuring our community ...to adjust the way in which all the components of our community interact so it operates in the most effective way

8. Materials Required (See separate sheet) - Computer hardware and software - Office equipment (phone/internet/stationery) - Website (software/hosting/Blog journal) - Money (donation/grant/fees) - Advertising (fliers/letters/classifieds/articles) - Expertise EXPERTISE Computer Assembly Software Installation Volunteer Youth Office Skills Website and Advertising Design Configuring our community ...to adjust the way in which all the components of our community interact so it operates in the most effective way

9. Project Deliverables - Comprehensive business plan - Interactive website www.configurecanberra.co.cc - Advertising materials - Newspaper interview transcript - Letters of introduction and request - Community support COMMUNITY SUPPORT $ or Equipment Pledges Survey Returns Reply Letters/Email Testimonials References Configuring our community ...to adjust the way in which all the components of our community interact so it operates in the most effective way

10. Milestones for Phase 3 Research, Planning, Project Development - Meetings with Mentor - Research and concept design - Resources sourced - Business Plan - Website up - Advertising blitz - Make contacts Ongoing Completed Underway Business Plan Template Found URL secured Yet to Decide Yet to Commence Configuring our community ...to adjust the way in which all the components of our community interact so it operates in the most effective way

11. 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