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

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 build confidence, stay safer online, and learn practical digital skills for everyday life.

Tablets are supplied. There is no requirement for participants to bring their own equipment.

This program includes a structured series of weekly topics, with two compulsory sessions required by the funder.

Places are limited to 30 people over the entire course, with two compulsory sessions: 4th March and 20th May. If you cannot attend these sessions, you may complete the Digital Skills Checker independently via the Be Connected website.

As well as the two compulsory sessions, participants are required to attend an additional 2-4 sessions of their choice, and participants are most welcome to attend all sessions.

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)

25 March – Session 3

• Buying and Selling Online (4 topics)

• Finding What You Want with Google Search (7 topics)

1 April – Session 4

• Health, wellbeing, technology & you (4 topics)

Easter Break (No Sessions)

29 April – Session 5

• How to Use Google Maps (4 topics)

6 May – Session 6

• Connecting to Others

13 May – Session 7

• Researching Family History (6 topics)

• Fun Things to Do with Photos (6 topics)

20 May – Session 8 (Compulsory)

• Digital Skills Checker

27 May – Session 9

• Catch-up and Revision

3 June – Session 10

• Graduation Event

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

Participants who complete the required activities will be invited to a special 'Graduation Day' celebration event on 3 June, with family and local dignitaries welcome to attend. Session runs from 9:30am – 11:30am. Morning tea and resources provided.

Bookings are essential. Limited spots available – Register now!

Phone Desley on 0419 817 973 or email ChildersNationalSeniors@gmail.com