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Digital Inclusion Workshops
When: 19 May 2023, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: New Farm Neighbourhood Centre, 967 Brunswick St, New Farm
QDN is running a series of Digital Inclusion support workshops in New Farm. These workshops are supporting people with disability to develop their digital literacy skills and understanding.
Being online and staying connected is especially important during emergencies and natural disasters. Our workshops will be delivered by the QDN Digital Inclusion team and Digital Champions – local community leaders with lived experience of disability. Bring your fully charged phone, tablet or phone and any additional support you need!
When: Fridays, 11.00am – 1.00pm
Where: New Farm Neighbourhood Centre, 967 Brunswick Street, New Farm
Module 1 Learning the basics
Getting to know your device
Basic functions, charging my device, protecting my device, connecting to wifi, adding contacts, calls and texts
17 March, 28 April
Module 2 Being online & staying connected
Social connectedness
Emailing, finding up-to-date information safely online, social media
24 March, 5 May
Module 3 Staying informed online
Navigating apps
Downloading, managing, updating and deleting apps, navigating your home page
31 March, 12 May
Module 4 Accessing essential services
Telehealth and online shopping
Zoom, Teams and videocalling, online grocery shopping, paying safely online
7 April, 19 May
Module 5 Staying safe online
Protecting your online presence
Passwords, 2-factor authentication, introduction to online safety
14 April, 26 May
Module 6 Data and affordability
Making informed choices to stay connected
What is data?, how can you use your data effectively?, comparing data plans with different telcos
21 April, 2 June
RSVP Required! , or call 1300 363 783 if you need assistance.
The AAA Digital Inclusion project is a partnership between Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN), GIVIT, and Volunteering Queensland, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), and is supported by Queensland Government.
