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Free digital set top boxes for aged care facilities now available
Oct 04 2012
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From 24 September residents of an aged care facility can apply as a group for free digital TV set top boxes, rather than as individuals. The nominated facility representative can request an application pack by calling the Digital Ready Information Line on 1800 20 10 13

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