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Introduction to Transport Apps (NSW)

In this workshop you’ll learn what an app is, and how to use three different transport apps for trains, buses and other forms of public transport to get around. We’ll look at three of the more popular apps in this workshop: Transport for NSW Trip Planner Opal Travel Moovit It is important to note that here are other transport apps available, with similar functions, that you are able to investigate via https://transportnsw.info/apps. Note this class is for seniors aged over 60.... [More]

Introduction to Transport Apps (NSW)

Fri 5 Sep
10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 2 hours total

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Fri 5 Sep 2025	10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 6 - Hornsby Head Office

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Digital Mentoring - over 50s

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, •... [More]

Digital Mentoring - over 50s

Self paced
Approximately 1.5 hours

Online Learning

ONLINE ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING

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Digital Mentoring - over 50s

Self paced
Approximately 1.5 hours

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FACE-TO-FACE ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING in Hornsby

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Be Connected Mentor Training Sessions

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. ... [More]

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Be Connected Group Digital Mentoring

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. [More]

Be Connected Group Digital Mentoring

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Be Connected Group Digital Mentoring

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Colin Wong

Be Connected Group Digital Mentoring

Thu 24 Jul
3pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 1.5 hours total

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 24 Jul 2025	3pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 4 - Hornsby Head Office

Be Connected Group Digital Mentoring

Tue 29 Jul
10am - 11:30am (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 1.5 hours total

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Tue 29 Jul 2025	10am - 11:30am (UTC+10:00)	Room 1 and 2 - Hornsby Head Office

Be Connected Group Digital Mentoring

Thu 31 Jul
3pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 1.5 hours total

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 31 Jul 2025	3pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 4 - Hornsby Head Office

Be Connected Group Digital Mentoring

Tue 5 Aug
10am - 11:30am (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 1.5 hours total

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Tue 5 Aug 2025	10am - 11:30am (UTC+10:00)	Room 1 and 2 - Hornsby Head Office

Be Connected Group Digital Mentoring

Thu 7 Aug
3pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 1.5 hours total

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 7 Aug 2025	3pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 5 - Hornsby Head Office

Be Connected Group Digital Mentoring

Tue 12 Aug
10am - 11:30am (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 1.5 hours total

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Tue 12 Aug 2025	10am - 11:30am (UTC+10:00)	Room 1 and 2 - Hornsby Head Office

Be Connected Group Digital Mentoring

Thu 14 Aug
3pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 1.5 hours total

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 14 Aug 2025	3pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 4 - Hornsby Head Office

Be Connected Group Digital Mentoring

Tue 19 Aug
10am - 11:30am (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 1.5 hours total

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Tue 19 Aug 2025	10am - 11:30am (UTC+10:00)	Room 1 and 2 - Hornsby Head Office

Be Connected Group Digital Mentoring

Thu 21 Aug
3pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 1.5 hours total

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 21 Aug 2025	3pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 4 - Hornsby Head Office

Be Connected Group Digital Mentoring

Tue 26 Aug
10am - 11:30am (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 1.5 hours total

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Tue 26 Aug 2025	10am - 11:30am (UTC+10:00)	Room 1 and 2 - Hornsby Head Office

Be Connected Group Digital Mentoring

Thu 28 Aug
3pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 1.5 hours total

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 28 Aug 2025	3pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 4 - Hornsby Head Office

Be Connected Group Digital Mentoring

Tue 2 Sep
10am - 11:30am (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 1.5 hours total

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Tue 2 Sep 2025	10am - 11:30am (UTC+10:00)	Room 1 and 2 - Hornsby Head Office

Be Connected Group Digital Mentoring

Thu 4 Sep
3pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 1.5 hours total

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 4 Sep 2025	3pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 4 - Hornsby Head Office

Be Connected Group Digital Mentoring

Tue 9 Sep
10am - 11:30am (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 1.5 hours total

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Tue 9 Sep 2025	10am - 11:30am (UTC+10:00)	Room 1 and 2 - Hornsby Head Office

Be Connected Group Digital Mentoring

Thu 11 Sep
3pm - 4pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 1 hours total

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 11 Sep 2025	3pm - 4pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 4 - Hornsby Head Office

Be Connected Group Digital Mentoring

Tue 16 Sep
10am - 11:30am (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 1.5 hours total

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Tue 16 Sep 2025	10am - 11:30am (UTC+10:00)	Room 1 and 2 - Hornsby Head Office

Be Connected Group Digital Mentoring

Thu 18 Sep
3pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 1.5 hours total

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Thu 18 Sep 2025	3pm - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 4 - Hornsby Head Office

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Introduction to cyber safety: how to stay safe online

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:... [More]

Introduction to cyber safety: how to stay safe online

Fri 1 Aug
10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 2 hours total

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Fri 1 Aug 2025	10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 5 - Hornsby Head Office

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Introduction to Smartphones

In his workshop, you will learn the basics of how to navigate your way around a smartphone with a touchscreen. You will learn how to turn the phone on and off, make and receive calls, add a contact and look up a contact, and change the volume on the phone. You will also learn briefly about apps, what they are, how to download them, and the costs associated with them. What you’ll need to bring: An internet-connected smartphone An existing Apple account (or Apple ID), for downloading... [More]

Introduction to Smartphones

Fri 22 Aug
10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 2 hours total

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Fri 22 Aug 2025	10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 5 - Hornsby Head Office

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Introduction to Email Part 1

Email is one of the fundamental internet technologies, a tool used by nearly every person with an internet connection. It allows you to –at no cost – send a letter of unlimited length to one person, or many people at once. It arrives almost instantly, and they can reply straight away. Setting up your own email account will allow you to communicate with people you know in ways you never thought possible. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN This workshop covers the basic steps you need to help keep in... [More]

Introduction to Email Part 1

Fri 19 Sep
10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)
1 session, 2 hours total

When	Time	Where	Session Notes
Fri 19 Sep 2025	10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)	Room 6 - Hornsby Head Office

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Computer Beginners

Hardly touched a computer and want to learn? Our patient, caring teachers are very experienced at making ‘computer phobic’ learners comfortable with using a computer. This course will take you from how to use a mouse, explain how things work, learn how to open and shut down computers and programs. HKCC has received funding to run low-fee courses for Seniors 60+ under the Tech Savvy Seniors Program – a NSW Government initiative in partnership with Telstra. Pre-requisite None Outcome... [More]

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Introduction to Social Media - Part 1

WHAT TO USE AND WHEN The internet helps you stay in touch with friends and loved ones. Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter let you see what’s happening in the lives of friends, and allows you to let them know what’s going on in yours. Other tools like YouTube and Flickr allow you to share videos and photos with them (and the world). Finally, there are tools like Skype that let you know when people are online and talk to them in an instant – and for free. WHO IS THIS... [More]

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Introduction to Video Calling

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... [More]

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