Seniors' social media workshops

Published on 06 February 2019

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Residents aged 60 years and over are encouraged to take part in free workshops that will focus on expanding on their social media skills.

Run in partnership with Telstra, the Victorian Government and Public Libraries Victoria Network, Social Seniors is designed for people aged 60 years and over who would like to extend their digital skills, broaden their social networks and share stories creatively.

“The program is targeted to people over 60 who have some digital skills and confidence already, and are interested in extending these further,” Gannawarra Library Service Manager, Kerri Sidorow said. 

“You do not need to have extensive experience; just a willingness to learn.” 

During the three workshops, to be conducted both in Cohuna and Kerang, participants will learn how to:

  • Find and connect with online groups and social opportunities in the area;
  • Create short videos and digital content related to personal interests;
  • Participate regularly in community groups and activities using social media platforms;
  • Use digital technology in everyday life;
  • Understand more about online privacy and security; and
  • Have more confidence to go online to research areas of interest, manage banking, pay bills and access local services.

“It is bring your own device program, meaning participants are expected to bring their own internet-enabled smartphone or tablet with video capability,” Mrs Sidorow said.

Information sessions will be held on Friday, February 15 at the Cohuna Library Meeting Room at 9.30am and Kerang’s Sir John Gorton Library at 2pm.

For more information regarding both events, please phone the Gannawarra Library Service on 5452 1546.

 

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