Frankston North Rotary has been running a Computer for Communities Program over the past 3 years. Data centres, which update their computer hardware every 3 years, donate their replaced equipment to the club. These computers are then allocated within the local Frankston North communities according to need. This means that local schools can have greater access to computers, enhancing programs that would otherwise be delayed or could not go ahead. It also gives Frankston North Rotary the opportunity to promote literacy and numeracy: key activities in giving back to the community.

The club has worked with St John’s Primary School to supply around 40 personal computers that were allocated to various educational programs. These included use in the library as a research tool for projects across all grades, and in the junior school where introductory activities on using computers are offered from prep to Year 1.

The club has also worked with Monterey Secondary College on the new Senior Student Study Hall. The club provided 10 personal computers, giving students the opportunity to research assignments individually and collectively. The hall has desks and leisure furniture plus online internet access to help students with their various VCE assignments. The senior students are responsible for the new study hall environment, and the facility serves to encourage them to take responsibility for their learning outcomes.