Be Connected: Helping older Australians thrive in a digital world 

About Be Connected

Be Connected is an Australian Government initiative committed to increasing the confidence, skills and online safety of older Australians. Be Connected aims to empower everyone to use the internet and everyday technology to thrive in our digital world.

Through the Be Connected online resources, Australians will be able to learn the basics of using digital devices and engaging with the internet, including:

• talking to and seeing family and friends
• keeping up to date with news and what’s happening around the world 
• being safer while online 
• finding new friends who share interests and hobbies
• connecting with old friends
• shopping and selling online, safely and securely

This fantastic portal provides free interactive learning activities, training courses, web apps and how-to videos. Goldfields Libraries is registered as a Be Connected network partner.

More information about the Be Connected program can be found on their website: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/

Who is eligible?

If you are aged 50 and over – you are eligible to be part of our Be Connected program.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, need help with getting started on Be Connected or wish to register your interest for future courses please email: beconnected@ncgrl.vic.gov.au