Why join the Network

You’ll have a named person who you can call to talk through being part of the network, how you can reach and support older Australians, and any other questions you might have.

By joining the network, your organisation will appear on our official map, so people looking for help and support locally will be signposted your way. This will help to raise your profile, and help learners to find you more easily.

Learner data will help you offer extra support to the people who seem to be moving more slowly. More content will be released over the year.

You will be able to use our dedicated website, which includes learning content which covers the very basics of how to use the internet for the first time, alongside other topics including keeping safe online. Using online learning materials will help you to blend your face to face support with an excellent online curriculum.

We will provide a framework of resources and toolkits to help volunteers learn how to be a great digital mentor, as well as to help you find and support them. We’ll collaborate with volunteering organisations and peak bodies to help to recruit and inspire digital mentors, and signpost them to you.

You’ll receive a welcome pack to help you brand your organisation as part of the network, as well as to help you reach more people in your local community. As part of the network, you’ll benefit from marketing and PR activities that will increase footfall into your organisation.

You’ll have an exclusive opportunity to apply for funding to help you support older Australians to improve their digital literacy and confidence using digital technology. We’ll also keep you posted about other funding opportunities.

You’ll have access to a suite of resources to help you and your staff, covering topics including volunteering, bid writing, how to blend face-to-face with online courses, and how to use social media.

You’ll be invited to a range of conferences and events to help you meet and share with others in the network, both face-to-face and virtually. You’ll also be able to access online forums to chat to others.