Digital Skills Challenge: Fun, Facts and Online Safety | Free Workshop

National Seniors Australia is offering free, small-group digital skills training in Childers through the Australian Government’s Be Connected program. These friendly sessions will help you build confidence, stay safer online, and learn practical digital skills for everyday life.

This program includes a structured series of weekly topics, with one compulsory session required by the funder: 13 May, which includes the Digital Skills Checker activity. If you cannot attend on 13 May, you may complete the Digital Skills Checker independently through the Be Connected website.

Places are limited to 30 participants, and registrations are essential.

What You’ll Learn

Throughout the program, you will cover key Be Connected topics including:

• Introduction to Be Connected
• Digital Skills Checker (compulsory)
• Scams and online security
• Protecting your privacy
• Using MyGov and online government services
• Buying and selling online
• Using Google Search and Google Maps
• Health and wellbeing technology
• Connecting with others
• Family history research
• Fun things to do with photos
• Catch-up and revision sessions

Participants who complete their required activities before Graduation Day will be invited to a special celebration event on 20 May, with family and local dignitaries welcome to attend.

Why Attend?

• Learn at your own pace with friendly trainers
• Build real-world digital skills tailored to your needs
• Improve online safety and scam awareness
• Gain confidence using government services, maps, search tools and more
• Free sessions supported by the Australian Government’s Be Connected program
• Light refreshments included
• Open to beginners and returning learners

Program Schedule

4 March – Session 1

• Introduction to Be Connected
• Digital Skills Checker
• Scams (4 topics)
• Advanced Online Security (6 topics including privacy)

11 March – Session 2

• Introduction to MyGov (5 topics)
• Online Government Services (6 topics)

18 March – Session 3

• Buying and Selling Online (4 topics)
• Finding What You Want with Google Search (7 topics)

1 April – Session 4

• How to Use Google Maps (4 topics)

Easter Break (No Sessions)

29 April – Session 5

• Connecting to Others

6 May – Session 6

• Researching Family History (6 topics)
• Fun Things to Do with Photos (6 topics)

13 May – Session 7 – Compulsory

• Digital Skills Checker

20 May – Session 8

• Catch-up and Revision

27 May – Session 9

• Graduation Event

Limited spots available – Register now!

Session runs from 9:30am – 11:30am. Morning tea and resources provided.

Contact Us📧 branchmail@nationalseniors.com.au📞 1300 76 50 50