General News
19 November, 2024
Seniors get digital assistance
CAIRNS and District Senior Citizens Association have given seniors and members of the public an opportunity to get online to practice their digital skills.
The organisation also provides weekly sessions with mentors to help members remain connected.
President Alison Worrell said participants researched their travel choices online, with mentor support, then presented their holiday plans to the group.
“Some of the holiday destinations investigated were Peru in South America, visiting Machu Pichu, tours of Denmark and Spain, seeing the northern lights in Georgia in Central Europe, and house-sitting holiday opportunities in Australia,” she said.
“This event, free for members, was made possible by a grant from the Good Things Foundation, as part of Get Online Week, which ran last month.
“This is a national campaign designed to support people to feel safer and more confident online, the aim being, that no one is left behind.
“These events are essential, as it has been found that one-in-four Australians are digitally excluded and are in need of more support to keep up with ever-changing technology.”
Further information can be found at https://bit.ly/3O6gkxI
