The Malak Telecentro -- in Shop 10, Malak Shopping Centre -- offers broadband access to the Internet and digital office and production facilities free of charge to the community. It currently has a running network of twelve (12) personal computers with the Ubuntu GNU/Linux operating system, and one (1) Apple eMac; there are more computers that are in storage, slated for setting up later. WiFi connectivity is available for Telecentro volunteers.

The computers and other equipment were donated mainly by Charles Darwin University, and also by St John's College, Bunji Elchoate, Controlability, Taminmin High School, Bees Creek High School, and Mike Foley. The furniture is mainly from NT Government surplus stores. Other equipment was provided by Darwin Community Arts, which operates the Telecentro.

NT Freenet (http://www.the-mesh.org) provide technical advice and support for the Telecentro and related projects.

The Telecentro is staffed mainly by volunteers from Darwin Community Arts, Melaleuca Refugee Centre, and NT Freenet. Currently we are able to open the Telecentro for community use during these times:

Mondays to Fridays, 2 to 4 PM.

Hours of operation can increase as we recruit more volunteers.

The Telecentro hosts the Our Malak/Connect Workshops and can host other workshops and events.

For more information or to volunteer to assist the Telecentro's operations, contact Bong Ramilo on bong.ramilo@darwincommunityarts.org.au.