In Australia, access to music education is inequitable due to the challenges of distance, different state education systems and a lack of resources in schools. As a means to address this social justice issue, we explore here the viability and effects of a digitally based music outreach programme undertaken in collaboration with Hands on Learning (HOL), an alternative education provider. The programme was delivered over 6 weeks using GarageBand to children in a small rural town who were experiencing difficulties in upper primary and lower secondary school years. A qualitative approach was taken, holding focus groups, observing sessions and accessing HOL daily notes. The programme had a significant impact on the teachers and children involved, showing promise for a larger scale project in the future.

在澳大利亚，由于距离的挑战，不同的州教育系统以及学校资源的匮乏，获得音乐教育的机会是不平等的。为了解决这个社会正义问题，我们在这里探索与替代教育提供商Hands on Learning（HOL）合作开展的基于数字的音乐外展计划的可行性和影响。该项目使用GarageBand在6周内交付给了一个农村小镇的孩子，他们在高中和初中都遇到了困难。采用定性方法，举行焦点小组讨论，观察会议并获取HOL日常笔记。该计划对所涉及的教师和儿童产生了重大影响，显示出将来有可能开展更大规模的项目。