Be Cconnected is an Australian government initiative that helps older Australians build the digital skills and confidence they need to use everyday technology.
Funded by the Department of Social Services, Be Connected brings together:
Since 2017, Be Connected has supported more than 3 million people to get connected and participate confidently in the digital world.
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.
When you register as a network partner, a free Be Connected account is created for you on the Be Connected learning website.
Sign in to:
Look out for an email from Be Connected after you register — you’ll need to set a password to activate your account.
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 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.
Organisations in the Good Things network can apply for small grant funding to support them to deliver the Be Connected program in their community.
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!
The Be Connected program is supporting thousands of older people across Australia. Learn more about it’s achievements and how you can get involved.
