Good Things Australia

Happy Get Online Week 2024! Over 1000 free, fun events are being held around #Australia to help people feel more confident online and learn a new digital skill. Get involved in this #GetOnlineWeek by attending an event, learning something new, or helping others get online safely

We are launching ‘Games for Good’ program to help make the internet a safer and friendlier place for people with intellectual disability! Thanks to support from Google.org, we’re making fun games to help people feel safer and more confident goodthingsaustralia.org/news/games-for…

Staying in touch with overseas family and friends, playing games, shopping, getting concert tickets and watching dog videos are just a few of the many activities you can do online. This #GetOnlineWeek learn more tips and tricks goodthingsaustralia.org/get-online-wee…

The cost of living is impacting half of Australians ability to get online. Our latest research shows that 1 in 6 choose between paying for the internet/phone and other essentials. Learn how you can use the internet to save money goodthingsaustralia.org/learn-resource… #GetOnlineWeek

3 in 4 people with disability don’t feel comfortable keeping up with tech changes. But, we know that everyone can benefit from using technology. This #GetOnlineWeek learn more tips and tricks on how to make your devices more accessible and easier to use goodthingsaustralia.org/get-online-wee…

This #GetOnlineWeek learn how you can make your devices and the internet easier to use by adjusting settings to suit you. Check out this video and our full tipsheet, which we created in partnership with our Accessibility Partner @GuideDogsNSWACT goodthingsaustralia.org/learn-resource…

62% of people in Australia don’t feel confident spotting a scam online. This is why it is important to learn how to safely use online banking and make online payments. This #GetOnlineWeek learn tips and tricks about banking and safer online payments goodthingsaustralia.org/get-online-wee…

Online banking and payments help you pay bills, transfer money and access your accounts anytime, anywhere. With our Principal Financial Inclusion Partner @bendigobank we’re sharing some tips to reduce risks and protect your personal information goodthingsaustralia.org/learn-resource…

Is this a scam? Can I trust this message or call? Learning how to get online safely is fundamental when using technology. This #GetOnlineWeek learn tips and tricks to get online safely and confidently by participating in a FREE event using our resources goodthingsaustralia.org/get-online-wee…

Online safety is one of the biggest concerns we all have. 1 in 3 Australians are also worried about a loved one’s ability to spot a scam. This #GetOnlineWeek, we have partnered with @Telstra to share our top tips on how you can keep your kids and grandkids safer online

Our new research reveals that more than half (59%) of Australians feel uncomfortable keeping up with tech changes. We surveyed 2,000 everyday Australians to understand people’s attitudes to getting online and what is stopping them from doing more goodthingsaustralia.org/news/australia…

Learn more by visiting goodthingsaustralia.org/get-online-wee… and find an event near you goodthingsaustralia.org/get-online-wee…

Happy Get Online Week 2024! Over 1000 free, fun events are being held around #Australia to help people feel more confident online and learn a new digital skill. Get involved in this #GetOnlineWeek by attending an event, learning something new, or helping others get online safely

@goodthingsaus’s new report explains why investing in digital inclusion is essential for Australia's future. If we provide the right support to the nearly 1 in 10 people who are highly digitally excluded, it estimates almost $500M in annual benefits. bit.ly/3ZZVqHI

@goodthingsaus’s new report highlights the economic benefits of closing the digital divide, estimating gains at nearly $500M annually. Education, which has the potential to yield very large extra benefits, should be a priority for more research, it says. bit.ly/3ZZVqHI

Read the report now - it’s an Australian-first with essential info on the vital importance of digital inclusion for all. #DigitalInclusion @getonlineweekau #GetOnlineWeek

This morning, Good Things Australia has released a groundbreaking ‘Economic Benefits of Overcoming Digital Exclusion’ report, revealing almost half a billion dollars in annual benefits could be gained by closing Australia’s digital divide. goodthingsaustralia.org/news/economic-…

One week for #GetOnlineWeek! Over 1,000 free digital skills events will be held across the country for Get Online Week this 14-20 October. Find an event near you and join our national campaign to close the digital divide so no one is left behind. goodthingsaustralia.org/get.../events-…

In this webinar we will share tips to apply for the $1,000 grant, event ideas and all the ways you can get involved this week

Get Online Week is getting closer! This 14-20 October more than 1,000 organisations will host free events in their communities to help people get online. On the 24 of July, we are hosting a webinar to help people get involved. Register now👉 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

A big thank you to all our panellists and participants for their invaluable insights and contributions! The findings of this important research and consultation process will be published in July. Stay tuned for more details.

Yesterday, with @Telstra and @Microsoft, we hosted a roundtable discussion on AI Literacy and digital inclusion. Witnessing passionate minds unite to explore this complex topic of how we can bridge the digital divide and empower women in an AI-driven world was truly inspiring.