Central Coast seniors will continue to have free access to computers and internet training to ensure they are not left behind in the digital age, thanks to a $1.3 million national Coalition Government investment.
Federal Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks said that seniors on the Central Coast would be able to learn important online skills including how to send emails, be cyber safe and use social media to stay in touch with friends and family. “Everyone should have the opportunity to build confidence and skills using the computer and the internet,” Ms Wicks said. “This funding demonstrates the Government’s commitment to ensuring seniors don’t get left behind in the digital age.”
Ms Wicks said there were around 1,600 Broadband for Seniors kiosks across Australia. Broadband for Seniors kiosks on the Central Coast will continue to have access to training tools and resources to support their volunteer tutors to provide one-on-one or small group training for seniors.
There are Broadband for Seniors kiosks at Brentwood Retirement Village, Community Technology Centre at Mangrove Mountain, Deepwater Court Retirement Village, Evergreen Life Care, Kariong Neighbourhood Centre, Kincumber Men’s Shed, Kincumber Nautical Village, Broadwater Court, Peninsula Community Centre, The Cove Village, The Salvation Army Village and BlueWave Living Woy Woy.
Media release,
30 Apr 2015 Rebecca Gale-Collins,
Office of Lucy Wicks MP