Get Onilne Week Events

Get Online Week is a national campaign to close the digital divide. It supports people to feel safer and more confident online so no one is left behind.

Every year in October hundreds of fun, local digital skills events are held in communities across Australia for Get Online Week.

Across the New England region, Digital IQ is facilitating hybrid events, incorporating face to face meetups, online live streams and other opportunities to connect. 

Below is a listing of hybrid event activities as part of Get Online Week.

Healthy IQ – Digital Health and Wellness

Empowering Your Health Journey after 50

Discover how to enhance your well-being with technology! Join our hands-on workshop designed to help you integrate digital tools into your daily life for improved health, fitness, and wellness.

What You’ll Gain:

Learn to Use Popular Apps: track your fitness goals, manage your health records

Create a Custom Digital Wellness Plan: Tailored to your needs & health goals.

Cyber IQ - Protecting Your Digital Life

Protect Your Digital Life with Cyber IQ

Learn how cyber security tools and practices can keep you safe online.

What You’ll Gain:

Master Essential Cyber Security Tools: Identify and protect yourself from online threats like phishing, malware, and ransomware.

Custom Security Plan: Tailored to safeguard your personal information.

Galaxy IQ - Discover the stars with tech!

Explore the Universe with Digital Tools!

Join our workshop to discover how astronomy apps and websites can enhance your stargazing experience.

What You’ll Gain:

Use Top Astronomy Apps: Identify stars, track celestial events & explore the night sky.

Custom Stargazing Plan: Tailored to you.

Travel IQ Smart - Your Mobile Passport to the World

Enhance Your Travel Experience with Travel IQ Smart!

Discover how digital tools and mobile apps can make your overseas adventures smoother and more enjoyable.

What You’ll Gain:

Master Essential Travel Apps: Learn to manage your travel documents, navigate new places, and stay connected with ease.

Custom Travel Plan: Tailored to keep your important information organized and accessible

Chronicle IQ – Using AI Tools to Capture Stories

Introduction (5 minutes)

Using AI tools to capture and preserve the rich stories and experiences of seniors.

Discover how digital tools and mobile apps can help capture and develop stories: cultural heritage, personal legacy, and historical value.

Get Online Week offers a great opportunity to explore digital tools, learn new skills, and connect with others. Digital IQ is hosting hybrid events across New England, with workshops on health, cyber security, stargazing, and travel. For details on dates and registration, visit www.digitaliq.com.au or call 02 5781 4667. Tickets for in-person events are required. This national campaign helps close the digital divide, ensuring everyone feels safer and more confident online. If your community group needs support with technology, reach out for a discussion, and we can bring these resources to you!