Need to learn the skills to access information online during a disaster?

Our digital inclusion program can help!

There will be four workshops held at both New Farm Neighbourhood Centre to support people to learn the skills they need to access information online during a disaster.

These workshops are for people with disability to:

• learn essential digital skills,
• get facts and information in times of emergency,
• have access to essential goods, services and support like food, medicine, healthcare, support,
• stay connected to family, friends and workers.

Being online is really important during emergencies and disasters. Bring your phone, tablet or laptop with a full battery and any additional support you need!

New Farm

Workshop #1 – Getting to know your device – How do I use my device? What do I need to know? –  31 May 2022

Workshop #2 – Being online and staying informed – How do I access the internet and make a video call? –  7 June 2022

Workshop #3 – Accessing essential goods and services – How do I use social media, apps and online services? – 14 June 2022

Workshop #4  – Understanding data – What is data, how? How much does it cost? and Where do I start? – 21 June 2022

Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm (afternoon tea provided)

Where: New Farm Neighbourhood Centre, 967 Brunswick St, New Farm

Download the workshop flyer here »

Find the accessible version here. 

Do you need a digital device? Please call 1300 363 783 and ask to speak to the digital inclusion team.

Read more about the Digital Inclusion Project here »