Helping seniors get online
Do you have a family member or older friend in self isolation who would benefit from learning new skills?
‘Be Connected’ is a good place to start.’ Be Connected’ is an Australian Government initiative developed by eSafety and the Department of Social Services to increase the confidence, skills and online safety of older Australians. You can use the site to help introduce your family member or friend to the basics of getting online and safely enjoying their online experiences.
‘Be Connected’ offers a short online course designed to help you support people through their first steps to using computers and the internet and improve their digital skills.
Courses include:
Making video calls
https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/essentials/connecting-to-others
Learning how to shop online
https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/essentials/more-online-skills/online-shopping-overview
Staying connected with friends and family through social media
https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/essentials/more-online-skills/socialising-online
To browse the course library, visit the following link:
https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library