Research from National Seniors Australia shows that, over the past 4 years, older Australians have made great strides in improving their digital skills. Those aged 50 years and above have improved their abilities to text and use streaming services like ABC iView and Netflix, online banking, and video calling. National…
While 87 per cent of Australian seniors believe digital services have made their lives easier, 46 per cent still experience feelings of frustration when it comes to technology. Not only do they feel that the lack of clear instructions for using new devices makes their lives harder, but they also…
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: the pandemic has highlighted just how vital digital technology is in our lives. The Australia Computer Society (ACS), the peak body for Australia’s IT professionals, has proposed a billion-dollar plan to boost our IT future and keep Australia in line with…
Imagine foregoing the usual COVID testing: no more swabs or saliva deposits. No, this isn’t something we’ve dreamed up – a Brisbane-based smartphone app ResApp takes all the hassle and discomfort from COVID testing away. But how? ResApp analyses your cough to give you the results you need, and with…
In 2021, Volunteering Australia’s CEO, Mark Pearce, highlighted that change would be a constant. An apt prediction as we move into 2022 and continue to live with unpredictability. Despite the ongoing and “seemingly endless time-frame” of COVID-19, Pearce believes 2022 can herald a positive change for volunteering. He lists the…
Firstly, a caveat: this is not an ad, and we have no ties to KISA – we simply think they are wonderful phones that are easy to use. Designed in Australia, KISA (Keeping It Simple Always) phones are the perfect solution for those who are unable to use smartphones and…
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly changed the way that not-for-profits work and utilise technology to deliver their services. The Infoxchange Report, now in its sixth year, has just been released for 2021. Over 600 Not-For-Profit organisations across Australia and New Zealand were surveyed about how they adapted their digital capability…
Here at Leep, we love a feel-good volunteering story! Take Rita Bell. At 89 years young, volunteering (along with some line dancing on the side) is Rita’s secret to longevity. Rita is solid proof that volunteering is as good for volunteers as it is for the people they help. Volunteering…
During lockdown, many of us found comfort and joy online. In my house, we all flocked to Instagram to share reels (quick and often hilarious videos), memes, and people who put smiles on our faces. Social media often has a bad reputation. But while it can be demoralising and draining,…
The Older Persons COVID-19 Support Line recently launched to assist older Australians to access information and support over the phone. A joint initiative between COTA, PICAC Alliance, Dementia Australia, Natural Seniors Australia and OPAN, with additional funding provided by the Australian Government, this service will help older Australians, who are…
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