Four free community events will be run for seniors through Central Coast Community College in support of the national initiative Get Online Week from October 16-22.
The events will support the college’s ongoing Digital Connect program, funded by the Federal Government’s digital inclusion initiative Be Connected.
The free and fun digital skills events will be held at: The Ary, Toukley, Tuesday, October 17, 10.30am-1pm; Oak Tree Retirement Village, Kanwal, Wednesday, October 18, 11.30am-1.30pm; Central Coast Leagues Club, Gosford, Thursday, October 19, 10.30am-1pm; and Ettalong Diggers, Friday, October 20, 10am-12.30pm.
Digital Connect’s four Central Coast events for seniors (50+) will be a fun way for people throughout the community to try new digital skills, join in a bit of healthy competition with a chance to win prizes and enjoy a morning tea or lunch with the Digital Connect team.
“We’re hosting Get Online Week events because it’s a great way for people to break the ice and come along and use their digital technology,” Central Coast Community College Digital Connect trainer Stephen King said.
Organised by Good Things Foundation Australia, Get Online Week reaches more than 15,000 Australians annually, helping them improve their digital skills.
CEO of Good Things Foundation Australia Jess Wilson said digital skills were just as important today as access to food, housing and education.
“Receiving digital skills support empowers people to feel confident and safe when connecting online with loved ones, shopping online or digitally applying for their new dream job.”
RSVP to the Central Coast events at https://cccc.nsw.edu.au/digital-connect-get-online-week/
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Central Coast Community College