BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL.

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL.

BeConnected

DIGITAL SKILLS FOR 50YRS+

Thanks to funding from Good Things Australia, we are able to offer free digital skills sessions to our 50yrs+ community throughout 2026.

FREE

Funded by Good Things Australia

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  • Program Info

    Suitable for: 50yrs+

    When: Thursdays, 10:45am-12:15pm

    Provided: Morning tea & coffee

    Venue: YWCA Hunter, 24 Dawson St, Cooks Hill NSW

    Facilitator: Jess Jones (DotJess)

  • When

    Bookings are essential

    28 May 2026 -
    Your Phone Camera & Photos
    Get more out of the camera you carry every day. We'll cover taking better photos, using panorama mode, organising your gallery so you can actually find things, and sharing photos with family without losing quality.

    25 June 2026 -
    MyGov, Medicare & Centrelink Online
    A hands-on walkthrough of setting up and using your myGov account, linking services like Medicare and Centrelink, and making claims online. Bring your phone or tablet and we'll do it together.

    23 July 2026 -
    AI: What It Is and How to Use It
    Artificial intelligence is everywhere, and you're probably already using it without realising. We'll demystify what AI actually is, try out some tools together, and talk about what's useful, what's hype, and what to watch out for.

    27 August 2026 -
    Managing Your Digital Life
    Photos, files, documents - where does it all go? Learn how to organise what's on your device, back things up so you don't lose them, and understand cloud storage without the jargon. A practical session for getting your digital house in order.

    24 September 2026 -
    Selling & Shopping Online Safely
    Whether you want to sell something on Facebook Marketplace or buy from an online store, this session covers how to do it with confidence. We'll walk through listing items, using PayID, spotting dodgy deals, and getting the best out of online shopping.

    26 November 2026 -
    Apps for Everyday Life
    Discover apps that make daily life easier, from brain training and fitness tracking to video calling and food delivery. We'll explore what's worth downloading, how to spot a good app from a bad one, and how to keep your phone running smoothly.

  • Funding

    We’re thrilled to have received a Building Digital Skills grant from Good Things Australia!

    Thanks to this support, we are able to offer digital skills free of charge to our 50yrs+ community throughout 2026.

    The program includes a series of FREE digital mentoring sessions aimed at helping older adults build their digital skills and confidence.

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