Fee-Free one-on-one mentoring sessions are now available under the Australian Government’s Be Connected Program, for learners over 50 years of age who fulfill the residency requirements. Choose the topic you are interested in from a wide range of options, including: The Absolute Basics: • What is a computer? • What is a laptop? • What is a tablet? • what is a smartphone? • What is the internet? Getting to know your device: • Using a keyboard • Using a mouse • Using a touchscreen, •...
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Digital Mentoring - over 50s
<p>Fee-Free one-on-one mentoring sessions are now available under the Australian Government’s Be Connected Program, for learners over 50 years of age who fulfill the residency requirements. Choose the
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Self paced Approximately 1.5 hours
2026-08-22
2026-08-22
Online Learning
ONLINE ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING
Please register your interest for an online one-on-one mentoring session.
<p>Fee-Free one-on-one mentoring sessions are now available under the Australian Government’s Be Connected Program, for learners over 50 years of age who fulfill the residency requirements. Choose the
...
Self paced Approximately 1.5 hours
2026-08-22
2026-08-22
Venue TBA
FACE-TO-FACE ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING in Hornsby
Please register your interest for a face-to-face digital mentoring session in Hornsby.
As a Be Connected Network Partner, we can help you discover how being online can add new skills and experiences to your life – for free. Book into our Group Mentoring sessions now. You decide the topics to improve your digital literacy. If you prefer a one-on one mentoring session. Contact us now: P: 9482 1189 E: enquiries@hkcc.nsw.edu.au Be Connected training is fully funded by the Australian Government for learners over the age of 50.
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Be Connected Group Digital Mentoring
<h4 id="header-as-a-be-connected-network-partner-we-can-help-you-discover-how-being-online-can-add-new-skills-and-experiences-to-your-life--for-free">As a Be Connected Network Partner, we can help you
<h4 id="header-as-a-be-connected-network-partner-we-can-help-you-discover-how-being-online-can-add-new-skills-and-experiences-to-your-life--for-free">As a Be Connected Network Partner, we can help you
<h4 id="header-as-a-be-connected-network-partner-we-can-help-you-discover-how-being-online-can-add-new-skills-and-experiences-to-your-life--for-free">As a Be Connected Network Partner, we can help you
<h4 id="header-as-a-be-connected-network-partner-we-can-help-you-discover-how-being-online-can-add-new-skills-and-experiences-to-your-life--for-free">As a Be Connected Network Partner, we can help you
<h4 id="header-as-a-be-connected-network-partner-we-can-help-you-discover-how-being-online-can-add-new-skills-and-experiences-to-your-life--for-free">As a Be Connected Network Partner, we can help you
You want to get onto the internet, but are worried that it’s not safe. You want to understand and recognise the threats the internet might present, the measures you can take to avoid them, and the tools available to protect you and your computer. What you'll need: An internet-connected laptop or desktop computer What you'll learn: This workshop covers the basics of internet security: the things that can potentially go wrong and the simple steps you can take to avoid them. Note:...
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Introduction to cyber safety: how to stay safe online
<p>You want to get onto the internet, but are worried that it’s not safe. You want to understand and recognise the threats the internet might present, the measures you can take to avoid them, and the
Are you looking for ways to give back to your local community...why not become a Digital Volunteer Mentor with HKCC! There are many people that need help to use the internet and learn essential digital skills. Digital Mentors support people to build their confidence and skills to use digital technology. Being a Digital Mentor is about inspiring people to try using digital technology and supporting them through their first steps using computers, mobile devices and the internet. ...
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Be Connected Mentor Training Sessions
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Find out how myGov can make managing your online government services easy and convenient. We show you, step-by-step, how to set up and use your own myGov account safely, link your Medicare and other government services to your myGov, how to claim medical expenses and control who sees your My Health Record information.
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Find out how myGov can make managing your online government services easy and convenient. We show you, step-by-step, how to set up and use your own myGov account safely, link your Medicare and other
Take your understanding of artificial intelligence a step further in this 2-hour session. Through trusted Be Connected resources, you'll explore real-world uses of AI, learn how it can support everyday tasks, and develop the confidence to use AI tools responsibly. The AI Hub is funded by the Good Things Foundation.
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<p>Take your understanding of artificial intelligence a step further in this 2-hour session. Through trusted Be Connected resources, you'll explore real-world uses of AI, learn how it can support
<p>Take your understanding of artificial intelligence a step further in this 2-hour session. Through trusted Be Connected resources, you'll explore real-world uses of AI, learn how it can support
<p>Take your understanding of artificial intelligence a step further in this 2-hour session. Through trusted Be Connected resources, you'll explore real-world uses of AI, learn how it can support
Video calling (using Zoom and Skype) **OVERVIEW ** Video calling is an additional way to connect with friends and family as well as participate in activities, events and appointments from a distance. The aim of this workshop is to teach people how to use common video calling applications in safe and appropriate ways. WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR? Seniors who would like to learn how to use video calling and test it out in a safe environment. HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE This training guide...
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WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR? Tablets are a revolutionary new way of accessing the internet, playing games and communicating. They can do a lot of the things your computer can do, and they can be used or carried pretty much anywhere. This workshop is for people who have never used a tablet but are interested in finding out what they can do. You don’t need to have a lot of PC or mobile smartphone experience. WHAT YOU’LL NEED Each workshop attendee will need an iPad, or be able to share...
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WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR? iPads are a way of accessing the internet, playing games and communicating. They can do a lot of the things your computer can do, and they can be used or carried pretty much anywhere. This workshop is for people who have never used an iPad but are interested in finding out what they can do. You don’t need to have a lot of PC or mobile smartphone experience. WHAT YOU’LL NEED Each workshop attendee will need an iPad. (Android tablets are covered in a...
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WELCOME TO THE INTERNET! INTRODUCTION THE INTERNET - PART 1 For people who didn’t grow up with computers, the internet can seem like a scary place. There is a world of unfamiliar jargon and new ways of communicating to contend with, and sometimes it can seem overwhelming. The truth is, however, that the internet has become quite user-friendly in recent years, and anybody is capable of accessing millions of websites, sending emails, shopping and banking online, and much more. WHO IS...
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