Older Australians continue to improve their computer skills through the federal government's Be Connected program, with 2 million people and counting having signed up for the initiative to date.
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The digital literacy program ]helps older Australians improve technical skills and knowledge through a range of easy-to-understand courses.
Topics covered include online banking, cyber security, online shopping, and how to use the internet to stay connected with friends and family.
The program utilises a combination of online and in-person help, ensuring seniors of all abilities are supported in accessing and safely navigating the internet at their own pace.
Managed by eSafety - the Be Connected website offers more than 630 free resources in a a number of languages offering information, courses, webinars and more.
These include interactive practice areas, topical articles and a podcast aimed at those at the beginning of their online journey.
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Australia's eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said it was essential to ensure older Australians could participate in the online world.
"It's difficult for anyone to stay on top of the continually evolving digital landscape as new technologies emerge," she said.
The program also includes a grants program managed by Good Things Foundation. The program allows a range of community organisations to deliver free one-on-one and group sessions and loan digital devices to older Australians.
For more information on the program visit beconnected.esafety.gov.au.
