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.
With our Be Connected partner eSafety, this program supports older Australians to build their digital skills. Be Connected brings together free local support and a huge library of online learning opportunities. Organisations in our network partner with us to run programs for over 50s on topics like avoiding scams, using smartphones and essential digital skills.
Since 2017, we have supported 2 million people to be connected.
Our library of free online learning resources support over 50s to improve their digital skills. Our community partners use these resources to provide local support. You can also use them to learn in your own time.
We offer training, coaching and free resources to help community organisations run digital skills programs for over 50’s.
Our Be Connected grants help organisations run digital skills programs for over 50’s in their community. Ranging from $1,000 to $52,500, they can be used to:
Several grants are regularly available through this program. Organisations must be a member of our network to apply.
Check the first semester 2026 calendar for upcoming Be Connected grants to support your community.
Find the opportunity that suits you best and learn more about each program and the grant details.
Our library of resources for digital mentors help community organisation to support over 50s to improve their digital skills and confidence. Join the network to access these resources, grants and more!
Organisations in the Good Things network can apply for small grant funding to support them to deliver the Be Connected program in their community.
The Be Connected program is supporting thousands of older people across Australia. Learn more about it’s achievements and how you can get involved.
