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North–North West Queensland – Regional Digital Development

State Library of Queensland’s regional digital development project region of North–North West Queensland extends across Mount Isa to Townsville and Normanton to the north.  As one of Australia’s least digitally inclusive regions, digital initiatives are helping to bridge gaps in digital capability by working with communities to co–design local programs that build confidence, connectivity, and digital skills. 

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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 skills programs to help individuals and communities realise their digital potential.
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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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Regional Digital Development Officer Rick Hospers

Regional Digital Development Officer

Rick Hospers brings a lifetime of regional insight and technical expertise to his role as Regional Digital Development Officer for North–North West Queensland. Born and raised on cane farms in Mackay, Rick understands the connectivity challenges faced by regional and remote communities and is passionate about helping people adopt the digital tools and technologies they need to live well in today’s digital world.

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.