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Send and receive emails
This relaxed 2–2.5-hour session is all about helping older Australians feel more confident using email. They will learn how to write, send, receive, and reply to emails, and understand key safety tips for managing spam and scams. Designed for beginners, this session focuses on Gmail as the default provider due to its ease of use and broad support.
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Stay safe online and avoid scams
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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Use your device for everyday tasks and entertainment
This 2–2.5-hour session helps older Australians explore fun and practical ways to use their smartphone or tablet. From setting reminders to finding your way, and discovering how to enjoy music, videos, podcasts or games, learners will build confidence using everyday apps. They’ll also practise switching between apps and closing them when not needed. This session is a hands-on exploration, tailored to learners’ interests. It aims to show that digital devices aren’t just for...
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Stay in touch through social media and video calls
This relaxed 2–2.5-hour session helps older Australians feel confident using video calling apps and social media to stay connected. It’s hands-on and paced to reduce anxiety, with time to practise calls and explore social platforms like Facebook in a safe, supportive environment. Each topic includes short demos and guided practice.
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Shop and bank safely online
This 2–2.5-hour session introduces safe, practical ways to shop and bank online. Learners will practise searching for items on shopping websites, spotting secure payment methods, and recognising scams or fake stores. The session also includes a guided walkthrough of online banking (view only), showing how to access an account, check balances and use security features — without needing to log in themselves. The focus is on building digital confidence and helping learners feel in...
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Sharing Photos and other attachments
EASY PHOTO AND VIDEO SHARING In this workshop we’ll cover using email and Facebook to share your photos and files. First up, we’ll look at how to attach files to your emails. Second, we’ll look at how you can use your Facebook account (if you have one) to upload individual photos and entire photo albums to the web, for viewing by anybody on your friends list – or in the world, if you choose. The internet is a great place to share the photos and videos you’ve taken – and to see the...
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Managing Digital Assets
WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR? You will almost certainly have important digital assets, including online accounts or memberships and files stored on a smartphone, computer, tablet or other digital device, as well as in the cloud. So, it’s very likely that this workshop is for you. Indeed, it’s for very nearly everyone. WHAT YOU’LL NEED FOR THIS WORKSHOP A laptop, smartphone or tablet with internet access. Your passwords and other logon information for your online activities, such as...
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How to use QR Codes
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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Browse the Internet Safely
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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Using the Cloud
Explore the benefits of the cloud and how it can be used to back up and share photos and other important documents from your computer or mobile device. You'll learn how to use the cloud and Google Maps to locate your devices and share your location with close family and friends. The cloud can be used to share information, including your location, photos and even how to locate a lost device. It’s good to know how to do this and how to switch off sharing if you change your mind....
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