About us

Computer Bank Illawarra commenced operations in October 2005 when Josh Reid, the founder of ComputerBank Illawarra was challenged by Lighthouse Church's Kingdom Assignment program. The church gave Josh $100 with the condition that it could not be spent on himself, but rather on something for the community. As they say "the rest is history".

ComputerBank is a not for profit, non government, volunteer based organisation. As part of our commitment we provide free basic computer systems to disadvantaged individuals, families, and community groups.

The concept of ComputerBank is operating in other areas in Australia, the largest is is Melbourne. To obtain more information about other ComputerBanks check out their web site on the links page.

ComputerBank has been involved in supplying computers to individuals and not-for profit organisations in Australia and overseas. The largest project has been to supply 100 computers to Botswana. The supply of computers to Botswana was organised through the assistance of University of Wollongong computer science student Francis Nkakelang who comes from Botswana.

Another larger project was to supply all the computers for a computer workshop at Lake Illawarra PCYC.