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Free & Subsidised IT Access

Powered by Get One Give One (G1G1)

At Sam’s Spares, free technology is not unlimited, and it’s not random.

All gifted devices are made possible through our Get One Give One (G1G1) model, where the purchase of refurbished technology directly funds a matched device for someone in genuine need.

This approach allows us to:

  • Pay our neurodivergent team fair wages
  • Operate sustainably without relying on grants alone
  • Ensure free devices reach those with the greatest need
     

Every free device exists because someone purchased one.

Below are the three clear pathways to access technology through Sam’s Spares.
Please read carefully and choose the option that applies to you.


Which Pathway Is Right For You?

Pathway 1

Pathway 1

Pathway 1

Pathway 1: Free Devices for Individuals & Students


Via Schools, Charities & Community Organisations (Preferred)


This is the primary and prioritised way free G1G1-funded devices are allocated.

Schools, charities, and community organisations may apply at any time on behalf of:


  • Students
     
  • Individuals or families they actively support
     
  • Program participants or clients
     

Why this pathway is prioritised


  • Organisations can verify genuine need
     
  • Devices are allocated more fairly and efficiently
     
  • It prevents misuse and duplicate applications
     
  • It allows Sam’s Spares to support more people overall
     

How it works


  1. The organisation completes an online application
     
  2. Applications are reviewed against current G1G1 availability
     
  3. Approved devices are matched as purchases occur
     
  4. Devices are distributed through the organisation
     

Apply on Behalf of a Student or Client

Pathway 2

Pathway 1

Pathway 1

Pathway 2: Direct Public Applications


Limited Monthly Intake

For individuals not connected to a school or support organisation, Sam’s Spares offers limited direct access to free devices.


Direct application rules


  • Applications open on the 1st of each month
     
  • Open for 5 days only
     
  • Applications are capped and assessed
     
  • Allocation depends on G1G1 purchases that month
     

Not all applications can be approved.

If you are connected to a school, charity, or community service, you must apply through them instead.


APPLICATIONS OPEN ON THE 1ST OF EVERY MONTH AND RUN FOR 5 DAYS ONLY , THE FORM WILL AUTOMATICALLY OPEN DURING THESE TIMES AND WILL SHOW AS CLOSED OUTSIDE OF THEM.

Apply Directly to Sam’s Spares

Pathway 3

Pathway 1

Pathway 3

Pathway 3: Free IT for Charities & Not-for-Profits


Organisational Use


Sam’s Spares provides free refurbished IT to small, grassroots charities and not-for-profit organisations delivering direct frontline services that would otherwise struggle to access reliable technology.


This pathway is for organisational use only, not for clients, students, or participants.


Eligibility for free organisational IT

Your organisation must:


  • Be a registered charity or not-for-profit
     
  • Have an annual turnover of less than $250,000
     
  • Direct the majority of funding into frontline services
     
  • Use the technology to support service delivery (not commercial use)
     

All applications are assessed to ensure fairness, transparency, and responsible distribution.


Apply for Free IT for Your Organisation

Access for All Organisations Through Get One Give One (G1G1)

We recognise that many organisations, including larger charities, rely on technology to deliver vital services.


Organisations that do not meet the criteria for free IT are welcome to:

  • Purchase refurbished devices via our website, or
  • Request a direct quote for bulk or project needs
     

Every G1G1 purchase contributes to:

  • A matched device gifted free to someone in need
  • Paid, meaningful employment for neurodivergent individuals
  • Reduced electronic waste through responsible reuse
     


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Grant Application Support

Sam’s Spares can provide:

  • Formal quotes
  • Device specifications
  • Supporting documentation  

These can be used in grant applications where refurbished IT is required as part of a funded project. 

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Important to Understand

  •  Free devices are limited and demand-driven
  • No G1G1 purchase = no matched gift
  • We do not accept walk-ins, waitlists, or ad-hoc requests
  • Applications outside published windows cannot be accepted
     

These boundaries protect the sustainability of Sam’s Spares and ensure long-term community impact.

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