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The vision of Telematics Trust is for technology to transform lives through education and training.

19/08/2026

In 2022, Reading Out Of Poverty Inc. (ROOP) were granted $50,000 by the Telematics Trust to develop 'A Clearer View of Reading' – a project that used innovate eye-tracking technology to assess the reading levels of disadvantaged primary school students across Victoria.

This groundbreaking technology provided a crystal-clear view of students’ reading comprehension levels through a fun and engaging test, allowing teachers to develop and personalise reading plans for their students. Early intervention like this can make all the difference in ensuring that students don't fall further behind on a life skill as critical as reading.

Find out more about A Clearer View of Reading and ROOP's other remarkable work by visiting their website: https://roop.org.au/

You can also view the recipients of our 2025 grant funding round here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7418622067585196032

11/08/2026

Young Australians are growing up in an increasingly fraught climate. Racism, division and hate-fuelled incidents are on the rise, and social cohesion is under pressure. We are in urgent need of new ways to help young people identify, understand and counter discrimination in all its forms. Thankfully, Cool.org has a solution.

Assisted by $50,000 of grant funding courtesy of Telematics Trust, Cool.org have created ‘Upstander Education’ – a series of online resources that helps teenage students identify prejudice, build empathy and take inclusive and positive action. The resources offer tools that are practical and empowering, and are already freely available to Year 9 and 10 students Australia-wide, with Year 8 students soon to follow. Thanks to these resources young people will learn to not only avoid discriminatory behaviour themselves, but to also actively combat it when they see it.

You can find out more about how Cool.org's project is helping young people become upstanders, not bystanders, by reading our latest blog: https://www.telematics.org.au/case-studies/upstanders-how-coolorg-is-teaching-students-to-combat-discrimination

You can also view the recipients of our 2025 grant funding round here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7418622067585196032

21/07/2026

Misinformation, ‘fake news’, AI-generated content, deepfakes, scams, phishing, echo chambers. In today’s digitised world, the ability to separate what’s real and helpful from what’s fabricated and harmful is more crucial than ever.

Digital Defence, a not-for-profit dedicated to creating a safer, fairer and more inclusive online environment, have devised Click Check – a digital-first education initiative designed specifically for Victorian schools. Powered by a $50,000 grant from Telematics Trust, Click Check is curriculum-aligned, classroom-ready and will empower students to pause, question and think critically about what they encounter online, so that they can confidently navigate the digital world with confidence and resilience.

Read about Click Check and how Digital Defence is advocating for stronger digital safety laws, platform accountability and education in our latest blog post: https://www.telematics.org.au/case-studies/click-check-combatting-online-harms-through-education-with-digital-defence

You can also view the recipients of our 2025 grant funding round here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7418622067585196032

06/07/2026

StoryBoxHub believes that instilling a love for reading in our kids has the power to foster empathy and encourage human connection. However, deaf and hard-of-hearing children can be disadvantaged by a lack of teaching tools that cater to their learning of this fundamental skill.

In 2024, with the help of a $16,600 Telematics Trust grant, StoryBox were able to create Auslan translations of 13 beloved childrens stories for the first time. Partnering with Auslan Consultancy to assist with research and production, the stroies were added to StoryBox's expansive digital reading platform so that they can be accessed and enjoyed by all kids. Since then, they have expanded to 48 translated stories, with more on the way, ensuring more kids are able to free their imaginations and develop a joy of reading.

Find out all about StoryBox's Auslan series and their extenstive digital library by visiting their website: https://storyboxhub.com/

The results of the Telematics 2025 grant funding round were also recently announced – you can view the recipients here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7418622067585196032

23/06/2026

In 2022, Telematics partnered with Federation University Australia to help bring to life the groundbreaking Aboriginal Heroes of Fire, Food and Flood project.

The project used digital mapping technology to highlight Aboriginal heroism in relation to fire, flood and the search for food. Coupled with a documentary film, the project engaged with local Indigenous communities to offer striking insights into Aboriginal contributions to Victoria's historical foundations.

You’re able to explore the Aboriginal Heroes of Fire, Food and Flood project, and view the accompanying Acts of Heroism documentary film, here: https://www.aboriginalheroesmatter.org.au/

The recipients of the 2025 Telematics Trust grant funding round are also available to view here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7418622067585196032

10/06/2026

Neurodiverse people, including those with autism and ADHD, often express sensory and communication differences to neurotypical people. These differences manifest in many ways, and when interacting with police can be misinterpreted as defiance, noncompliance or aggression. These kind of misunderstandings can quickly escalate into traumatic, dangerous and criminalising events.

Cyberstonomy, a specialist cyber consultancy and research organisation, is looking to address this challenge head on with NeuroJustice, their personalised digital education platform designed to help neurodiverse Victorians safely navigate encounters with police. Co-designed with the neurodiverse community and made possible with a $50,000 Telematics Trust grant, NeuroJustice promises to help close the education gap between police officers and neurodiverse people, improving public safety in a way that is accessible, engaging, and grounded in empathy.

Find out more about Cyberstonomy and the NeuroJustice project by reading our latest blog post: https://www.telematics.org.au/case-studies/neurojustice-helping-neurodiverse-victorians-navigate-police-interactions-with-confidence

You can also view the recipients of our 2025 grant funding round here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7418622067585196032

20/05/2026

Fight Parkinson’s have over 40 years of experience in improving the quality of life and wellbeing of the 219,000 people in Australia who live with Parkinson's Disease.

In 2023, Fight Parkinsons were granted $50,000 by the Telematics Trust to establish The Community Hub: an online platform designed to make knowledge, strategies and skills easily accessible to those living with the disease and their carers.

Combining comprehensive learning courses with FAQs and factsheets, as well as practical tools like a digital doctors appointment checklist, the Community Hub is helping the people that live with Parkinsons and those who love them access the knowledge and skills needed to lead empowered lives – no matter their location.

Here at Telematics, we're delighted to have helped Fight Parkinsons towards their vision: of those living with Parkinson’s being empowered and able to live full and active lives.

To explore The Community Hub, as well as further services, advocacy and information, check out Fight Parkinson’s site here: https://www.fightparkinsons.org.au/

You can also find out all about the recipients of our 2025 grant funding round here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7418622067585196032

06/05/2026

First Nations knowledge, embodying one of the world's oldest continuing cultures, faces the profound risk of loss. When Elders pass away, a wealth of stories and knowledge can disappear, or become inaccessible to younger generations.

This is the driving force behind SharingStories Foundation’s Koori Digital Maps: Connecting Country, Sharing Culture. This innovative project uses interactive digital mapping to bring Victorian First Nations stories to life. By incorporating elements of film, bilingual digital books, on-Country apps, animations and interactive Discovery Maps, the project aims to link culture and technology to preserve culturally critical stories for generations to come.

Find out how SharingStories Foundation is transforming digital education into a living act of cultural preservation by reading our latest blog post here: https://www.telematics.org.au/case-studies/preserving-culture-through-connection-sharingstories-foundations-koori-digital-maps

We've also recently announced the recipients of our 2025 grant funding round, which you can view here: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7418622067585196032

22/04/2026

This is your last chance to apply for a Telematics Trust grant in 2026!

Grants of up to $50,000 are available to invest in your innovative project or initiative that lines up with our vision of transforming Victorian lives through education, training and tech.

Don't miss this unique chance to accelerate what you and your organisation are working on. Applicatons will close at 5pm AEST next Thursday, 30 April.

Head to telematics.org.au/apply-now for full details and to apply.

15/04/2026

Calling all Victorian changemakers!

There's only two weeks left to submit your application to us for the 2026 round of Telematics Trust grants. This is your chance to supercharge your innovative ideas and turn them into impactful realities.

If you know of a project that is using technology to reach diverse and disadvantaged groups and address important practical problems and social issues in Victoria, we want to know about it.

Head to telematics.org.au/apply-now for full details and to apply. Applicatons close at 5pm AEST on Thursday 30 April, 2026.

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