Improving digital skills for older Australians

How Be Connected works 

Be Connected launched in October 2017 and has been extended until 30 June 2028(Opens external website). 

Be Connected(Opens external website) supports people aged 50 years and over to confidently and safely use the internet and digital technology. 

Be Connected features hundreds of free short online courses(Opens external website) and learning resources on a range of topics including:  

• using a digital device such as your smartphone(Opens external website) and tablet(Opens external website) 
• how to identify and avoid scams(Opens external website)  
• how to use email(Opens external website)  
• Facebook and other social media(Opens external website) apps  
• safer internet banking(Opens external website) and shopping   
• setting up a myGov account(Opens external website) and linking to other services  
• creating and managing strong passwords(Opens external website). 

Be Connected provides: 

• information, tools and resources through the Be Connected online learning portal(Opens external website) 
• free personalised support and mentoring through the Be Connected Network(Opens external website).  

Be Connected(Opens external website) has replaced the Broadband for Seniors program.