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This paper draws together the relationship between technology, learning and individual and community resilience. It examines the theory behind, and practical responses to, access and usage of technology in society, with a primary focus on community technology learning centres (CTLCs). Technology is merely the means to possible change and its ability to produce positive outcomes is contingent on a number of factors. The final section of this paper provides six best practice criteria, which have been found to produce positive social outcomes for some CTLCs. These include formulating partnerships, engaging with the community, providing an appropriate learning environment, employing skilled and supportive staff and volunteers, ensuring the physical environment promotes both attendance and interaction, and carrying out evaluation.