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 and an Online Week event to our 50yrs+ community throughout 2026.

FREE

Funded by Good Things Australia

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  • Program Info

    Suitable for: 50yrs+

    When: Thursdays

    Provided: Digital Skills - Morning tea & coffee.

    Online Week - Lunch, tea & coffee.

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

    Facilitator: Jess Jones (DotJess)

  • When

    Bookings are essential

    Thursday, 24 September 2026 - 10:45am-12:15pm
    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.

    Thursday, 22 October 2026 - 12pm-1pm
    ONLINE WEEK - BYO Device: Question and Help Session
    Bring your smartphone, tablet, or laptop and your digital questions! This FREE friendly and informal session is your chance to get personalised tech help in a relaxed environment. Whether you need assistance adjusting settings, learning how to use apps, or simply navigating your device, we’re here to help. No question is too big or too small - just drop in with your device and curiosity! Lunch provided.

    Thursday, 26 November 2026 - 10:45am-12:15pm
    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 Building Digital Skills and Online Week grants from Good Things Australia!

    Thanks to this support, we are able to offer digital skills and an event during Online Week, 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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