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  • Photo of Bob

    02/03/2022 · Be Connected | Communities we work with | Our projects

    Making memoirs and memories with technology

    For Bob, writing his life’s work isn’t difficult thanks to his digital skills.

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  • Young man student with Down syndrome riding an electric scooter in a city and using mobile phone

    07/02/2022 · Announcements | Insights | People with Disability

    Safer Internet Day – Releasing our new report

    Ellen Skladzien, CEO Down Syndrome Australia and Jess Wilson, CEO Good Things Foundation Australia share their insights on bridging the digital divide for people with intellectual disability this Safer Internet Day.

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  • Photo of a young person with Down syndrome using a laptop.

    07/02/2022 · Announcements | Insights | Our projects | People with Disability | Research and reports

    Bridging the digital divide for people with intellectual disability: Roundtable Report

    Our recommendations on how to close the digital divide for people with intellectual disability.

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  • Text reads "Building Regional Digital Skills. Merredin Community Resource Centre." Good Things Foundation Australia, Wesfarmers, and Merredin Community Resource Centre logos.

    24/11/2021 · Announcements | Communities we work with | Our projects

    Adapting for better digital skills

    By expanding their digital skills support with the Building Digital Skills in Regional Areas Pilot, Merredin Community Resource Centre is empowering community members to be independent using technology.

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  • Text reads "Building Regional Digital Skills. Merredin Community Resource Centre." Good Things Foundation Australia, Wesfarmers, and The Rotary Club of Kununurra logos.

    15/11/2021 · Communities we work with | Our projects

    Shopping safely and locally online

    The Rotary Club of Kununurra is boosting digital literacy and the local economy through the Building Digital Skills in Regional Areas Pilot.

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  • Young woman working at a computer

    21/10/2021 · Announcements | Get Online Week | Insights | Our projects

    Future of Work for NFPs

    On 21 October 2021, we hosted a special webinar with PwC Australia to talk about the future of work for not-for-profits.

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  • Be Connected reacher one million learners. Be Connected logo on left. Good Things Foundation Australia logo on right.

    29/09/2021 · Announcements | Be Connected | Our projects

    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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  • Mobile phone

    26/07/2021 · Announcements | Be Connected | Our projects

    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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  • Woman showing another woman how to use a tablet. A video icon is overlayed on image.

    19/07/2021 · Be Connected | Digital Mentoring | Our projects

    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

    08/07/2021 · Announcements | Be Connected

    Important updates on our Be Connected grants

    We're so excited to announce changes to our main Be Connected grants!

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  • Get Online. Get Connected. Get online week. 18-24 October 2021.

    05/07/2021 · Announcements | Get Online Week | Our projects

    ‘Get Online. Get Connected’ with Get Online Week 2021

    Find out how you can get involved this Get Online Week.

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  • Digital Mentor, Derek Tink, giving presentation

    01/06/2021 · Communities we work with | Health My Way | Our projects

    Reaching regional with digital health education

    Digital IQ delivered digital health skills when - and where - needed most.

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