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Cheerful senior friends looking at digital tablet while resting in nursing home
Fancy a cooking class or comedy show? Council’s 2023 Senior Festival has it all! Kicking off on Wednesday, February 1, the largest celebration for seniors in the southern hemisphere is now right around the corner, with an abundance of events happening right here in Penrith. NSW Seniors Festival is an…
Not all children in Australia experienced remote learning equally.
A national project is exploring internet access for low-income families, and its impact on their education and lifelong learning opportunities. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the vital role played by the internet and digital access, in bringing social and economic inclusion to different communities around the world — however, for many…
The Digital Literacy Foundation – a new name, a fresh look, a bigger, better mission… and free iPads! The Digital Literacy Foundation (formerly Leep NGO) has re-energised its mission to achieve universal digital literacy and inclusion. Executive Chair, Dr Anne Wiggins, describes its work building digital inclusion in disadvantaged communities…
Chris Olsen pointing out real time attack vectors on the screens.
If you’ve recently fallen victim to an online scam, you’re not alone. With giants such as Medibank and Optus being hacked, it seems no one is safe. It’s for this reason that it’s now more important than ever to scrub up on your digital literacy skills, so you can recognise…
Digital Literacy Foundation needs Auslan speaking tech mate Michael Robinson of Katoomba was born profoundly deaf and is now desperately seeking an Auslan speaking tech mate. Because of his disability, everything takes longer for Mr Robinson. He missed out on NDIS funding because by the time he was able to…
Program attendee Geoffrey with DLF Volunteer Coordinator, Cecilia, at a recent session with Hawkesbury Library Service. Picture supplied.
Digital Literacy Foundation Offers iPads, Internet Training for Hawkesbury Seniors A program that teaches senior citizens how to use iPads and the internet is being trialled at Hawkesbury Library Service and the organisers are inviting more residents to participate. Jaye Gaff, Programs & Communications Manager at the Digital Literacy Foundation,…