The Telecentre Network originated from moves to improve access to adult education for people living in remote and rural Western Australia. Four trial centres equipped only with computers, a photocopier, a fax and modems were set up in 1991 and it soon became clear that such centres had the potential to act as a technology hub for a wider range of government and community services.

The stage was set for more sophisticated Telecentres which would offer not only education but many other services to assist businesses, residents and visitors to these regions. The centres were soon delivering job training programs as well as satellite linked education services. Services were widened to include a focus on business and enterprise and the rate of growth of Telecentres increased dramatically. Now under the umbrella of the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, the Telecentre Nework continues to grow in the range of services it can deliver.