This free 6-part series is designed to help older people improve their computer and digital literacy.

Get technology on your side by keeping connected, accessing vital services and doing business. Join us for the whole series or pick and choose the sessions that best suit your needs.

Funded by the Telstra Foundation and FACS, get savvy using our library PCs and dive into the digital world.

Introduction to computers - 5 July 2017
This workshop covers what a computer is, it’s components and how it’s operated. You’ll learn to use a mouse and keyboard and then road test your skills as you create your first document and perhaps do a little web surfing.

Introduction to internet part 1 - 19 July 2017

Become familiar with the internet basics of getting online and surfing the web. Get well acquainted so you can go home, sign up for an internet service and hang out on the www’s yourself.

Introduction to internet part 2 - 26 July 2017

Growing your know-how from Part 1, we’ll look at ways to make web navigation a breeze as well as seek out video and music add-ons. We’ll make sure you know how to keep yourself safe online and get you going with tips for the best sites to view online.

Introduction to email - 2 August 2017

Keep connected to family and friends with email. We’ll walk you through setting up a free Gmail email account as well as how to send, read and reply to your emails.

Introduction to online shopping and banking - 9 August 2017

Whether you want to book a holiday or buy groceries, we’ll walk you through the process of buying something online. You’ll also learn how to stay safe online for banking and shopping.

Introduction to social media - 16 August

Get sharp with social media’s famous three: Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. We’ll take you through a run-down of which social media to use and when.

Sessions are free, run for 2 hours and cater for 8 people. Bookings are essential as there are loads of keen learners.