Far North Queensland – regional digital development

From Croydon Shire to Cook Shire, Far North Queensland faces some of Australia’s greatest digital inclusion challenges. State Library of Queensland’s regional digital development project works with councils and communities to design local digital skills programs that improve access and skills—empowering people to connect, participate, and thrive in the digital economy.

Taking a photo on mobile at Sky Rail Rainforest Cableway, Kuranda

Regional digital inclusion overview

State Library’s Regional Digital Development Officers (RDDOs) work across regional and remote Queensland to gather data on digital access, affordability, and ability to design place-based digital skills programs to help individuals and communities realise their digital potential.

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Digital and You sketch to shirt workshop, Cassowary Coast

Key digital capability focus

State Library’s regional digital development project supports the growth of digital capability in regional and remote Queensland. Initiatives for each region are based on community needs and include free workshops that offer hands-on opportunities to explore new technologies and develop digital skills in friendly, community-based settings.

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Digital and You sketch to shirt workshop in Tully

Regional Digital Development Officer

Ricky Clark has over 20 years experience as a digital specialist with expertise in digital strategy, project management, and web platforms. His practical knowledge and strategic insight make him a strong advocate for digital skills development and capability uplift in regional communities and small businesses across Far North Queensland.

The regional digital development project is a key funded initiative of the Queensland Government’s Our Thriving Digital Future: Queensland’s Digital Economy Strategy 2023-2026.