This report outlines updated findings from the third research visit to Yuelamu, a small community located in the Central Desert region of the Northern Territory (NT). It outlines changes in First Nations digital inclusion over three years, updating the state and usage of communications and media services in Yuelamu from 2022 to 2024.

The report is intended to assist local agencies, leaders and residents to better understand the barriers to digital inclusion, develop local strategies to address these barriers, and support planning and partnerships with government and industry stakeholders.

Residents are delighted with the newly activated 4G tower after years of advocacy for a mobile service. However, affordability is continuing to worsen, with mobile and internet expenditure rising dramatically since 2022. Residents are now more frequently online, underscoring the need for local digital skills support to help new users navigate the internet.