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Get involved in Get Online Week

There are lots of ways that you can get support to get online or start helping others this Get Online Week.

Get a helping hand

Host an event

Give support

Help a loved one

Share our tips

Spread the word

Get a helping hand

If you or someone you know needs a helping hand to feel safer or more confident going online, our friendly network of community partners is here to help.

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Help a loved one get online

Anyone can be a digital mentor and help others get online.

Lots of people need some support to improve their digital skills. You don’t need to be a tech expert to be patient, friendly and motivating.

We have plenty of tips and free resources to help you to get started. Read our tips on helping others

Host a Get Online Week event

Join our network of hundreds of community partners and host a free Get Online Week event for your community. We have lots of resources to help you get started, including event ideas, tips for hosting digital skills events, and marketing resources.

    Here's how to host an event in 4 easy steps:

    Step 1

    Mark your calendar

    Book Get Online Week into your calendar for 14-20 October 2024.

    Step 2

    Apply for a grant

    Apply for a Get Online Week grant and get $1,000 to host an event.

    (Grant applications are now closed.)

    Step 3

    Planning and marketing

    Order a free marketing pack, read our event ideas and planning information.

     

    Step 4

    Promote and host

    Promote and host your free digital skills event and help people in your community be safer and more confident going online

    Share our tips

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    How can I keep my kids safer online?

    We have lots of simple and easy to follow tips to help people feel safer and more confident. Share our tips with your friends and social media networks to help others get online.

    Print them out using the link at the bottom of each article for people just getting started.

    Spread the word

    Show your support for Get Online Week on social media.

    Share any of our helpful resources or something new you have learnt this year.

    You can also let people know how they can get support at a Get Online Week event by sharing our map and website.

    Don’t forget to tag us so we can see you getting involved:

    #GetOnlineWeek

    Give support

    Our campaign partners and sponsors are a key part of what makes Get Online Week a success.

    Chat to us about how your company can support Get Online Week.

    If you are a community organisation, get in touch to find out how you can support your community all year round to improve their digital skills.

    Get campaign updates right in your inbox

    Subscribe to the Get Online Week mailing list to get the latest updates from the campaign including marketing resources and special offers to make your event even better!