This article reports that in 2025, digital inclusion in Australia remains uneven: many households still face limited internet access, unaffordable data plans, or low digital skills; a gap that significantly affects students’ ability to engage in online learning.

It highlights that students from low-income families, rural and regional areas, and culturally diverse backgrounds are most at risk of falling behind when schooling shifts online. The report calls on schools, governments and service providers to invest in reliable connectivity, affordable devices, and digital skill-building supports so every student can meaningfully access learning, no matter their circumstances.

Full article here: https://apo.org.au/node/332322