ACCAN has appointed its Standing Advisory Committee (SAC) members for the next two years until June 2013. ACCAN’s Standing Advisory Committees provide guidance and direction as we work towards available, accessible and affordable communications that enhance the lives of all consumers.
Read more: Standing Advisory Committee members for 2011–2013 term
Write comment (0 Comments)People with complex communication needs, their carers and their friends, can find advice about telecommunications solutions that might work for them from the growing community at the Newell Network. Join the discussion at www.newell.org.au
Read more: Introducing The Newell Network
Write comment (0 Comments)ACCAN has received a record 71 applications for the 2011 round of the ACCAN Grants Scheme, which closed on 20 April 2011.
This represents more than a threefold increase from last year. We're delighted to have received such a diverse mix of high-quality applications with projects spanning a wide range of communications issues affecting Australian consumers.
Read more: Record number of Grants Scheme applications
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ACCAN and Deaf Australia want Deaf and Hearing people to have equal access to telecommunications (phone, mobile, internet) and here's your chance to help.
Read more: Help improve communication services for Deaf people!
Write comment (0 Comments)The Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) have begun the exciting and challenging mission of rebuilding their website www.acma.gov.au and they're looking for your help.
Read more: Have your say on the regulator's new website
Write comment (0 Comments)ACCAN and the Internet Society of Australia have recently launched NBN: A Guide for Consumers, which provides answers to many questions you may have about the National Broadband Network. It is available via the link above or the Research reports tab on the left-hand side of the Broadband page, including fully accessible versions in audio and Auslan (Australian sign language). Speeches from the launch are available by following the read more link below.
Read more: NBN Guide for Consumers
Write comment (0 Comments)Welcome to our brand new ACCAN website!
We hope that the new site will be an excellent resource for consumers, our members, industry, regulators, government and the media. It contains news items, tip sheets for consumers, policy submissions and position statements, our grant projects and research documents. There’s a special area for ACCAN members and an events page to keep you up to date with what’s going on in the sector.
Read more: Welcome to our new website
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