Digital Skills

Be Connected

Be Connected is a free Australian Government initiative helping older Australians to get the most out of going online.

This free service can offer the following assistance:

  • One-on-one or small group support for Older Australians (open to people over 50 years of age). Topics may include:
    • Basic skills to use your device (phone, tablet/iPad, or laptop)
    • All about apps
    • Taking and sending photos from your phone or tablet/iPad
    • Online safety
    • Video calls
    • Online shopping
    • Social media (e.g Facebook)
    • Email
    • Protecting yourself against scams
    • Other topics of interest and an opportunity to ask questions
  • Digital Mentor Volunteer training and recruitment - you don't need to be an IT whiz - you just need basic skills and patience. Free training and support provided to Digital Mentor Volunteers. Contact our office to enquire about becoming a digital mentor volunteer, or to make a time to book in for your FREE digital skills session. below or if you know of someone who could benefit from having a Digital Mentor.

Contact our office to enquire about becoming a digital mentor volunteer, or to make a time to book in for your FREE digital skills session.

Call 1800 319 551 or email Kim at info@dnc.org.au

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Digital Skills