Corporate Social Responsibility

Charity & Community Work

Improving lives through technology

Why We Do It

Technology that reaches those who need it most

Excess Technology was founded to help organisations securely transition end-of-life IT equipment into responsible reuse, remarketing, or recycling—keeping valuable devices out of landfill and protecting sensitive data. Since 2018, we've also worked with trusted community-led organisations to ensure technology reaches the people who need it most.

Our Partner

Our Partnership: Rising Sun Foundation

Excess Technology is the Official Sponsor of Rising Sun Foundation. We support the Foundation through device refurbishment, logistics, and ongoing collaboration to deliver technology access and training where it creates the greatest impact.

Rising Sun Foundation empowers people through technology by offering free, practical computer training and supplying refurbished IT equipment to schools and underserved communities across Australia, Thailand, and Myanmar.

Refurbished laptops and devices for learning and community programs
Hands-on digital skills training and mentoring
Ethical reuse and responsible recycling for non-reusable devices
Strong governance and transparent reporting

Our partner in closing the digital gap through training and refurbished technology.

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By the Numbers

Impact Snapshot

These figures reflect our combined community programs since 2018.

3500+

Laptops donated

15+

Events supported

600+

Students developed technical skills

In the Field

In the Community

Technology Donation Program

Our Core Initiative

The Rising Sun Foundation donation initiative gives retired IT equipment a meaningful new purpose. Instead of letting devices sit unused or becoming e-waste, we refurbish high-quality technology and donate it to schools, community organisations, and families who need it most.

What we accept

Laptops
Mobile devices
Desktop computers
Essential accessories (chargers, docking stations, keyboards, monitors)

How it works

1
You share your asset list — Or request an on-site audit.
2
We assess residual value and donation suitability
3
Secure data destruction — On-site or off-site and certification.
4
Refurbish & quality check — Donation-ready devices.
5
Devices delivered via Rising Sun Foundation programs — With outcomes recorded.

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Trust & Compliance

Secure IT Recovery + Responsible Outcomes

Excess Technology provides end-to-end IT Recovery Services, including:

Asset auditing and removal
Onsite and offsite data destruction
Recycling or remarketing of e-waste
Data destruction certificates

Why organisations trust us

• Secure handling and documented chain of custody
• Data destruction with certification
• Environmentally responsible processing and reuse-first approach
• Experienced team and established warehouse operations (Wetherill Park, NSW)

Secure data destruction + certification available.

Our Journey

Charity & Community Work (2018 - Present)

1
November 2018 — Hope for Shining Stars (Myanmar)
Donated refurbished PCs, laptops, iPads, monitors, and projectors to support education programs empowering children and teachers.
2
June 2019 — BCDC x Myanmar Red Cross Society (Myanmar)
Partnered with Burmese Community Development Collaboration (Australia) and donated a 40ft container of IT equipment to Myanmar Red Cross Society (MRCS).
3
September 2019 — RACS & Médecins Sans Frontières (Australia / Global)
On behalf of Herbert Smith Freehills, donated AU$5,000 to Refugee Advice & Casework Service (RACS) and AU$5,000 to Médecins Sans Frontières.
4
October 2019 — U HlaTun Hospice Foundation / APHN (Myanmar)
Provided a 20ft container of IT equipment to support hospice and palliative care initiatives.
5
November 2019 — St. Bishoy College
Donated 20 refurbished Dell laptops and received a certificate of appreciation.
6
July 2020 — Myanmar Universities, Schools & Organisations
Worked with BCDC to donate a 40ft container of IT equipment to support e-learning and improved learning environments.
7
June 2021 — Telethon Speech & Hearing (WA)
Refurbished 76 Dell laptops on behalf of Herbert Smith Freehills for donation to Telethon Speech & Hearing.
8
October 2021 — ASRC & PCs for Kids (Australia)
Refurbished and donated laptops, monitors, and docking stations on behalf of Herbert Smith Freehills to Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) and PCs for Kids.
9
December 2021 — Myanmar Community (Sydney) Gala + School Donations
Sponsored fundraising gala with AU$5,000 contribution (event raised over AU$140,000 for humanitarian aid). Donated 20 refurbished laptops to St. Bishoy College and 20 to Aldridge State High School (Australia).
10
April 2023 — St Bishoy College & Aldridge State High School
Donated 20 refurbished Microsoft Surface laptops to St. Bishoy Coptic Orthodox College and continued support to Aldridge State High School (third time). Received a letter of appreciation.

Recognition

Certificates of Donation & Appreciation

Stories

How You Can Get Involved

1) Donate Equipment (For Businesses)

If your organisation has surplus, retired, or end-of-life IT equipment, we can help you audit and collect devices, securely erase or destroy data, provide certification and reporting, and maximise reuse through donation and ethical remarketing.

Donate Equipment

2) Support Rising Sun Foundation

Support training programs, logistics, and expanding access to technology.

Support the Foundation

3) Request a Donation / Community Partnership

If you're a school, community organisation, or charity partner, tell us about your needs.

Request Support

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes—certificates are issued for secure data destruction services.

We assess suitability and can align outcomes with your requirements.

Programs and partners have supported communities in Australia, Thailand, and Myanmar.

Laptops, desktops, mobile devices, and essential accessories. We can advise on suitability.

Ready to create an impact with your retired IT?

Our team is happy to help. Reach out and we'll get back to you promptly.