NILS® Info for Community Groups Cheap products

Cheap products

NIL schemes can help clients buy products at the lowest possible price.

Local retailers

Relationships with local whitegoods suppliers can be very useful. Local retailers such as Retravision stores are happy to help local people in need. A purchase via NILS® is a cheap transaction for retailers, as they avoid merchant fees on credit sales. After developing a good relationship, retailers will often offer a discount and/or arrange free delivery.

Computers

People sometimes ask about getting a No Interest Loan to buy a computer. Whilst some schemes will lend for this, an alternative is to buy a computer on weekly terms from Virtual Communities.  This is a project which aims to ensure all Australians can have access to information technology.

More information: www.virtualcommunities.com.au/info/aboutus

Infoxchange Australia has a computer recycling program called 'The Green PC', where low cost refurbished computers are available for community groups and those with low incomes.  Holders of health care cards can have access.

More information: www.greenpc.com.au

WorkVentures Connect IT computer reuse program is another complementary initiative, providing refurbished ex-corporate and Government PCs at affordable prices for other not-for-profit organisations, schools and people on low incomes.

More information: http://connectit.workventures.net.au/wv/index.php

Wesley E-Recycling is an activity of Wesley Mission, one of the largest charities in New South Wales and specialises in the refurbishment of computers for individuals, families and community organisations. 

It operates via the generosity of schools, organisations and individuals who donate computers which Wesley E-Recycling refurbishes to assist those in need. 

Wesley E-Recycling retails refurbished computer packages of high quality at very affordable prices with a 3 month back to base warranty, holders of current healthcare cards and registered non-profit organisations receive Microsoft Windows XP software free of charge. 

All computers are internet ready and customised to suit specific needs.  For information on computer packages and pricing phone 02 8892 2880 or visit website www.wesleycomputers.org