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Media release: Be Connected reaches one million learners
The popularity of the Be Connected program proves that using the internet confidently and safely is not beyond older Australians, with the program marking its one millionth learner – and the numbers keep growing.
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Grants for loan devices and data for people in need
$5,000 grants available for community organisations to provide loan devices and data for isolated older people.
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Learning digital skills for life
Four stories show how Be Connected is positively impacting Digital Mentors and learners.
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Important updates on our Be Connected grants
We're so excited to announce changes to our main Be Connected grants!
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The Tec Exec
Learning digital skills for emergency situations.
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Support for our Network in natural disasters & COVID
Our national network have been through bushfires, COVID lockdowns, floods and more. No matter what happens, we're here for you.
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Replay: Be Connected Social Impact
On 31 March 2021, we hosted a webinar with Associate Professor Anthony McCosker about the evaluation of the Be Connected program.
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Media release: Be Connected impact
We welcome a recent social impact report by Swinburne University of Technology, which finds that the Be Connected program, delivered by Good Things Foundation, created a social return on investment of $4.01 for every $1 invested.
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Live-Streamed Cooking
Be Connected Network partners WEA Illawarra recently held a cooking demonstration as an activity for their Be Connected Community Engagement grant.
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Loan devices to those in need
Grafton Library's digital devices program is helping their community stay connected while in-person support is limited.
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Good Things Foundation Australia 2019/20 Annual Report
This year has shown more than ever how important it is for everyone in Australia to be digitally included.
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Good Things Foundation welcomes Budget announcement, still more work to do
We welcome the 2020 Federal Budget announcement that the Be Connected program has been extended for 3 more years.
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