The Be Connected program aims to increase digital skills and online safety for older Australians. It has over 2,000 Network Partners across all states and territories that support learners through grants and capacity building. The program has supported over 60,000 learners and distributed over $3.8 million in grants. Evaluation found high satisfaction rates among partners and learners and the diversity of partners has helped reach many communities nationwide.

1. Building an Australian Digital Inclusion Network
Jess Wilson, National Director
Good Things Foundation Australia
@JessMBWilson

5. The Be Connected program is an
Australian Government initiative
aimed at increasing the
confidence, skills and online safety
of older Australians in using digital
technology.
Delivered in partnership with the
Office of the eSafety
Commissioner, Department of
Social Services and Good Things
Foundation.
The Be Connected program

6. The 4 elements of the Be Connected program

8. Network
Partners
General Pop
by State
Australian Capital Territory 1.36% 1.65%
New South Wales 33.84% 32.03%
Northern Territory 1.67% 1.01%
Queensland 17.08% 20%
South Australia 7.21% 7.1%
Tasmania 3.92% 2.16%
Victoria 24.33% 25%
Western Australia 10.60% 10.8%
Over 2,000 Network Partners in every state
and territory

9. The Network’s diversity is its strength

10. Campbelltown Library, South Australia

11. Bankstown Aged Care, New South Wales

12. Hampton Park Turkish Seniors Club, Victoria

13. Woorabinda Youth Group, Queensland

14. Darwin Men’s Shed, Northern Territory

15. Capacity Building program - ASCCA, WA

16. Our achievementsOur achievements
2,049 Network Partners recruited
60,000+ learners supported to learn
digital skills
1,536 grants allocated to 923
organisations totalling $3,878,500
25 Capacity Builders funded
87.89% satisfaction score from
Network Partners
86% of learners were satisfied with
the support from Network Partners

17. Get Online Week
768 events held across the country
570 community organisations
467 event grants awarded
4,515 resources downloaded
20,000+ people reached

18. Our learnings
Distance is a constant challenge
in Australia - but technology can
help to overcome this.
Time - it takes time for delivery of
a new program to truly begin
People - if you find the right
people who are passionate,
focussed and engaging, the
program will work
This is just the beginning...

19. Postcard from Australia