This relaxed 2-2.5-hour session is all about helping older Australians build confidence with their smartphones. We’re keeping it simple, practical, and paced to help everyone feel at ease. Each topic includes a short demo followed by a hands-on activity. Learners will leave feeling proud of what they tried and ready to explore more.
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Get to know your Smartphone
<p>This relaxed 2-2.5-hour session is all about helping older Australians build confidence with their smartphones.</p>
<p>We’re keeping it simple, practical, and paced to help everyone feel at ease.
This 2–2.5-hour session is all about introducing older Australians to common online and phone-based scams and empowers them to protect their personal information. Learners explore different types of scams, how to spot red flags, and what to do if they're targeted. The session builds on digital confidence while promoting safe habits.
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Stay safe online and avoid scams
<p>This 2–2.5-hour session is all about introducing older Australians to common online and phone-based scams and empowers them to protect their personal information. Learners explore different types
This relaxed 2–2.5-hour session helps older Australians feel more confident using their device’s camera to take, view, and share photos and videos. Participants will explore photo modes, organise their gallery, perform basic edits, and send photos to friends or family via message or email.
This hands-on 2–2.5-hour session helps older Australians become more confident with smartphone apps. It introduces what an app is, where to find and download them, and how apps can simplify everyday activities such as checking travel cards, managing phone bills, and accessing government services. Learners will explore useful apps, learn how to manage app settings, and practise using real-life apps to build independence and digital confidence.
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Apps that make life easier
This hands-on 2–2.5-hour session helps older Australians become more confident with smartphone apps. It introduces what an app is, where to find and download them, and how apps can simplify everyday
This relaxed 2–2.5-hour session is all about helping older Australians feel more confident using a web browser to search for everyday information safely. It introduces the internet in simple terms, teaches basic searching techniques, and focuses heavily on how to identify safe websites and avoid common online risks. It also builds practical confidence using tabs and bookmarks to help learners return to websites they find useful.
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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: An internet-connected smartphone An existing Apple account (or Apple ID), for downloading apps to...
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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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In this class you will learn to use your smart phone to scan a QR code, whether for contact tracing, to access a menu at a restaurant or visit a website. What you'll need: An internet-connected smartphone Note this class is for seniors aged over 60. Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Community College has received funding to run these low-fee courses under the Tech Savvy Seniors Program – a NSW Government initiative in partnership with Telstra. Photo ID is required.
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Mandarin speaking only. This 2–2.5-hour introduces older Australians to artificial intelligence (AI) in everyday life. Learners will discover what AI is, explore examples they might already use (like voice assistants and online suggestions), and practise trying simple AI tools such as Siri, Google Assistant/Gemini, or ChatGPT.
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This relaxed 2-2.5-hour session is all about helping older Australians feel more confident using either a computer or tablet. We’re keeping it simple, practical, and paced to help everyone feel at ease. Each topic includes a short demo followed by a hands-on activity. Learners will leave feeling proud of what they tried and ready to explore more.
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