Be Connected – improving digital literacy for older Australians
Be Connected is an Australian Government initiative aimed at increasing the confidence, skills and online safety of older Australians in using digital technology.
Be Connected adopts a family and community centered approach to target those aged 50 years and over, who have minimal or no engagement with digital technology.
Be Connected is delivering a range of resources specifically designed to support these Australians.
Resources include:
Be Connected builds on and replaces the Broadband for Seniors (BFS) program
Come in and sign up today, at the Dongara Community Resource Centre.
Be Connected is an Australian Government initiative aimed at increasing the confidence, skills and online safety of older Australians in using digital technology.
Be Connected adopts a family and community centered approach to target those aged 50 years and over, who have minimal or no engagement with digital technology.
Be Connected is delivering a range of resources specifically designed to support these Australians.
Resources include:
- A dedicated Be Connected website with information and interactive training tools and resources for older Australians, their families and peers, and local community organisations.
- Free access to personalised face-to-face help and support through the Be Connected Network – a large group of community organisations located across Australia such as libraries, neighbourhood centres, community clubs, retirement villages and services supporting older Australians.
- use a digital device
- be safe online
- send emails
- use Facebook and other social media
- shop online
- share holiday photos with family, and much more.
Be Connected builds on and replaces the Broadband for Seniors (BFS) program
Come in and sign up today, at the Dongara Community Resource Centre.