The Australian Public Access Network Association Incorporated,
hereinafter referred to as APANA®, exists
in the interests of achieving the following objectives:
The provision, coordination and maintenance of network
facilities, for the purpose of maintaining connections to such
other computer-based networks as the committee of APANA deems
appropriate, including but not being limited to the undertaking of
any and all liaison and negotiation necessary between APANA and the
coordinators of other networks, required to establish and maintain
reliable electronic connection with those networks.
To work with other community groups to make the benefits
of modern communication and collaboration technologies more accessible
to them and their members.
The provision of technical assistance, and the exchange of
technical information, for and between members of APANA and other
community groups, particularly with respect to computer-based
networks and the configuration and operation of both hardware and
software associated therewith.
The provision, coordination and maintenance of network
facilities, for the specific purposes of transferring data, general
mail, news and legally distributable software between members of
APANA.
APANA® is the Registered Trademark of the
Australian Public Access Network Association Inc.
APANA® newsgroups (tm),
APANA® network (tm) and the
APANA® logo (tm) are
trademarks of the Australian Public Access Network Association
Inc.