Get Online Week is Good Things Foundation’s digital inclusion campaign to close the digital divide.
Get Online Week 2023 saw more than 1,300 events held by community organisations to support people to learn new digital skills and feel more confident going online.
This year, 23,000 event attendees learnt how to use apps and devices, online safety tips and more — having fun, connecting with others and learning new skills. This is great step towards them feeling more connected and safer when using technology.
The impact of the 2023 campaign was significant. Thank you to our sponsors, partners and community organisations who made this incredible impact possible.
Take a look at our full infographic report to learn more:
Get Online Week event attendees learnt many essential skills while having fun and meeting new people. From learning how to use new apps, create safe passwords, be aware of scams, and take and send pictures, Get Online Week has it all!
Infographic 1:
Get Online Week is Good Things Foundation’s digital inclusion campaign to close the digital divide in Australia.
During Get Online Week, hundreds of community organisations host events supporting people to help them learn new digital skills and feel more comfortable and safer online.
Get Online Week event holders:
Get Online Week event attendees:
Top three learning topics:
23K + People reached with digital skills support
1.3K Community events held across Australia
$487K Grant funding distributed to hold events
2.9K Hours of support delivered
Infographic 2:
“Our seniors are now more confident in using digital devices, communicating through email and social platforms, and exploring the vast world of information available online. The event not only helped them become more digitally literate but also fostered a sense of community and belonging.”
Ly, Preston Indochinese Elderly Refugees Group VIC | event holder
We supported community organisations to host events:
Raising awareness of digital inclusion:
Get Online Week is a campaign by Good Things Foundation
Supported in 2023 by the Australian Government and the Be Connected program, Telstra, Guide Dogs and Bendigo Bank.
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