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Increasing the confidence, skills and online safety of older Australians. We empower our network of community partners to support older people through training, free resources and a multi million dollar grants program.

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Digital Skills Questionnaire for Health My Way Program

Take this questionnaire to help your Digital Health Mentor understand your current level of digital skills ...

Finding Accurate Information about COVID-19 in Australia

Learn where to find reliable and up-to-date information about the coronavirus pandemic in Australia, and how ...

Stinky Fish Icebreaker Activity

Feeling nervous about going online? This icebreaker activity helps learners share their worries and find support ...

“Thumbs Up If” Icebreaker: Engaging Learners Online

Start your digital skills session with this fun and interactive icebreaker game! See how well your ...

Connecting Safely Top Tips

Stay safe online with these 5 essential tips! ...

Email Practice Activity

Get hands-on experience with composing, replying, and sending emails. ...

Online Sharing Do’s and Don’ts

Learn what you should and shouldn't share online, from bank details to holiday photos. ...

Tips for Safe Face-to-Face Sessions During COVID-19

Stay safe as you return to face-to-face sessions with these important tips for maintaining hygiene and ...

Welcome Session for Learning Digital Skills

Join us for a fun-filled, introductory session to kickstart your digital skills journey! ...

Digital Skills Check Wrap-Up: Celebrating Progress and Setting Future Goals

This session will provide learners who are new to getting free digital skills support through their ...

How to Register as a Learner on Be Connected

Learn how to sign up as a learner on Be Connected to track your progress, practice ...

Guide on Loaning Devices to Combat Social Isolation

Get insights into providing loan devices and data to support socially isolated or disadvantaged older Australians. ...

Guidelines for Borrowing and Using Devices

Setting up a device library? This template agreement has useful guidelines to ensure a smooth borrowing ...

Device Packages for Digital Devices Grant

Want to create a loan library for learners without their own devices? Check out these examples ...

Be Connected Learner Sign-In Sheet (simplified)

A simplified sign-in sheet template for participants in your Be Connected program. ...

Device Loan Agreement

Use this Device Loan Agreement template to set up your digital device library. ...

Be Connected Learner Sign-in Sheet (standard)

This sign-in sheet template helps you capture the details needed to register people who participated in ...

Signing Up for Be Connected Digital Skills Program

Fill in your details to join the Be Connected program and gain access to funded learning ...

Event Accessibility Checklist: Creating inclusive events

Want to ensure your event or session is accessible to everyone in the community? Check out ...

Spread the Word About Be Connected

Help secure the future of Be Connected by sharing your success stories! Learn how to make ...

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Video/Photo Release Form

Give permission for Good Things to use your image and recordings to promote digital and social ...

Be Connected: Online Safety and Skills Support

Get free, local support to shop online safely, set up accounts, video call, and discover online ...