About the Nimbin CTC...

The Nimbin Community Technology Centre is a not for profit group that provides community access to internet connected computers, a range of industry standard software and office support services such as high quality colour laser printing/scanning up to A3 in size and computer repairs. Nimbin CTC also offers DVD/CD burning, VHS to DVD conversion, hire of digital hardware (projector, cameras etc) to community groups and computer based courses to support local community infrastructure.

We are housed in the Nimbin Community Centre building, the former Nimbin School, where we occupy two rooms. One serves as an internet kiosk, catering for casual users and offering a small range of computer accessories, while the main CTC room contains our computer repair section, administration area, class room space and when possible a quiet retreat for long term computer users. Our opening hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, though sometimes we stay open longer and at other times one or both rooms may become unavailable.

Since its inception under the NSW & Commonwealth governments' "networking the nation" program for rural communities in 2003, the Nimbin Community Technology Centre (CTC) has evolved to meet changing financial circumstances and emerging community needs. We are currently entirely funded by our community and, in line with rising community computer literacy, we have established a robust commitment to encouraging visual storytelling as artistic expression. Under the banner of Nimbin Films we have established a video production unit specialising in DVD production of short films and community events. During the past 5 years we have also been instrumental in successfully running two annual events, the Nimbin 39 Hours Short Film Competition, in which participants must make a film in 39 hours and the Nimbin Film Festival which functions as a showcase for local and international content.

Check the Nimbin CTC website for more info: http://www.nimbinctc.byethost13.com