{"id":92,"date":"2025-08-14T15:08:50","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T15:08:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sikhcc.org.au\/?post_type=avada_portfolio&p=92"},"modified":"2025-08-20T01:07:45","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T01:07:45","slug":"education","status":"publish","type":"avada_portfolio","link":"http:\/\/sikhcc.org.au\/?avada_portfolio=education","title":{"rendered":"Free Digital Skills for Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Some older Australians are deterred from using the internet, despite awareness of the convenience it offers in maintaining connection and managing daily life. Lack of knowledge, skills, confidence and security concerns are the main barriers.<\/p>\n

To help older Australians get online confidently and securely, Sikh Community Connections is working with The Good Things Foundation \u2013 a strategic partner who specialises in digital connection and education.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Register your interest in becoming a volunteer digital mentor<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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We provide free training for volunteers to mentor multicultural seniors to learn new digital skills.<\/p>\n

As a mentor you will receive:<\/p>\n

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  • learning resources and guides<\/li>\n
  • Gift voucher<\/li>\n
  • training completion certificate<\/li>\n
  • police check (mandatory)<\/li>\n
  • follow up and ongoing support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
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