Discover how being online can add new skills and experiences to your life. Be Connected is an Australian Government initiative, proudly supported by iTandCoffee |
Be Connected at iTandCoffee
iTandCoffee is a proud supporter and provider of the Be Connected program, available and free to anyone over the age of 50.
Be Connected is an Australia wide initiative empowering all Australians to thrive in a digital world, offering online learning resources as well as a Network of community partners like iTandCoffee - the Be Connected Network - who offer in-person support so you can develop your digital skills and confidence.
Older Australians with low internet skills can often feel isolated from their community and family at a time in their lives when feeling connected is increasingly important.
Be Connected aims to change that through a family and community centred approach; it will help older Australians to realise the value of being connected online and provide access to appropriate training and support in a safe and familiar environment.
Launched in early October 2017, the Be Connected initiative delivers a range of resources specifically designed to support these Australians via:
As a Be Connected Network Partner, iTandCoffee will be supporting older Australians learning the basics of how to connect online, including how to:
Be Connected is an Australia wide initiative empowering all Australians to thrive in a digital world, offering online learning resources as well as a Network of community partners like iTandCoffee - the Be Connected Network - who offer in-person support so you can develop your digital skills and confidence.
Older Australians with low internet skills can often feel isolated from their community and family at a time in their lives when feeling connected is increasingly important.
Be Connected aims to change that through a family and community centred approach; it will help older Australians to realise the value of being connected online and provide access to appropriate training and support in a safe and familiar environment.
Launched in early October 2017, the Be Connected initiative delivers a range of resources specifically designed to support these Australians via:
- A dedicated website with information and interactive training tools and resources for older Australians, their families and peers, and local community organisations.
- Free access to personalised face to face help and support through the Be Connected Partner Network, which now includes iTandCoffee!
As a Be Connected Network Partner, iTandCoffee will be supporting older Australians learning the basics of how to connect online, including how to:
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The following new topics will also be available very soon.
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Full details of this government-sponsored program are available at beconnected.esafety.gov.au.
"How can I join this program?"
Contact iTandCoffee on 1300 885 420 to register. You will be able to then join us on Wednesday afternoon for our free Be Connected sessions, where we can show you how to access the content provided by the Be Connected program.
Be Connected lessons can be accessed from your home computer or mobile device. If don't have a device, or need help to access the lessons, we will have times when you to come to the iTandCoffee Shop at 34 High Street Glen Iris to get assistance. See our schedule below for dates and times.
Be Connected lessons can be accessed from your home computer or mobile device. If don't have a device, or need help to access the lessons, we will have times when you to come to the iTandCoffee Shop at 34 High Street Glen Iris to get assistance. See our schedule below for dates and times.
Schedule of Be Connected sessions at iTandCoffee
27 Sycamore St, Camberwell, Victoria Australia
Call 1300 885 420
to book an appointment or class, or to enquire about our services and products
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