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  • Connecting spiritually through tech

    14/09/2020 · Be Connected | Communities we work with | Our projects

    Connecting spiritually through tech

    Be Connected has enabled Inderjit to connect with Gurbani (Sikh prayers) websites to educate himself and connect spiritually.

  • 26 new Capacity Builders announced

    01/09/2020 · Announcements | Be Connected | Our projects

    26 new Capacity Builders announced

    This round of grants saw over $1million in funding awarded to community organisations, leading to the training of 1,840 digital mentors.

  • A growing digital skills program

    27/08/2020 · Be Connected | Insights | Our projects

    A growing digital skills program

    Since joining Be Connected, STAR Community Services has supported nearly 300 elderly participants to learn digital skills.

  • Combatting isolation with tech

    12/08/2020 · Be Connected | Communities we work with | COVID-19 | Insights | Our projects

    Combatting isolation with tech

    Cire Services is loaning internet-connected tablets to their community members to help them virtually combat isolation.

  • Finding a lifeline in technology

    04/08/2020 · Be Connected | Insights

    Finding a lifeline in technology

    Pottsville Beach NC received a Digital Devices grant and one of their learners, Lyn, has submitted the following testimonial.

  • Video of Ridgehaven Rise Retirement Village

    31/07/2020 · Be Connected | Communities we work with | Insights

    Removing the fear of technology

    This retirement village is helping its residents gain the confidence to use technology in their everyday lives.

  • Keeping up with the grandkids

    16/07/2020 · Be Connected | Communities we work with | Insights | Our projects

    Keeping up with the grandkids

    These women have gained the confidence to independently use technology without having to rely on their grandkids for help.

  • Be connected in the shed

    06/07/2020 · Be Connected | Communities we work with | Our projects

    Be connected in the shed

    The Be Connected program at Monash Men’s shed has gone from strength to strength.

  • Digital inclusion in Regional NSW

    01/07/2020 · Be Connected | Communities we work with

    Digital inclusion in Regional NSW

    The recent crises Australians have faced across the country this year have highlighted the need to have basic digital skills.

  • Media release: $1m grants awarded

    01/06/2020 · Announcements | Be Connected | COVID-19

    Media release: $1m grants awarded

    Good Things Foundation welcomes the Australian Government announcement on digital devices grants awarded to Be Connected Network partners.

  • Community support through digital

    27/05/2020 · Be Connected | Communities we work with | COVID-19 | Insights | Our projects

    Community support through digital

    As we navigate social distancing, Middleton Community Hall has a new patron providing essential digital health support.

  • Our new normal will involve digital

    28/04/2020 · Be Connected | Communities we work with | COVID-19 | Insights | Our projects

    Our new normal will involve digital

    As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, technology has and will continue to help us all adjust to our 'new normal'