Eleven libraries will become part of the expanded Victorian Tech Savvy Seniors program, Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing, Martin Foley announced.
The expansion, in partnership with Telstra, aims to support seniors from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who wish to access the program’s technology classes and get connected online for the first time.
“We are working to support all seniors by creating age-friendly communities,” Mr Foley said.
“Whether it is accessing services, paying bills, keeping up with the latest news, Tech Savvy Seniors is about getting the best advice to get connected.”
Training will be offered in a variety of languages, including Greek, Italian, Arabic, Mandarin, Vietnamese and others as part of the Government’s action plan to increase community participation for seniors through the new Age-Friendly Victoria Initiative.
The partnership is delivering face-to-face technology training sessions to more than 6,000 seniors in over 40 library services across Victoria, with sessions covering a range of topics, including an introduction to using tablets, the internet, social media, and how to stay safe online.
For more information about the Victorian Tech Savvy Seniors program, visit www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au.
