Keen to learn to do more with technology? Or simply want to carry out your everyday online activities more easily, confidently and safely?
Tech Savvy Seniors provides low cost or free training sessions - at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels - on the use of computers, tablets, smartphones and online applications such as email, social media and cyber safety.
Sessions are hands on and help to gain confidence with all your online activities. From staying in touch with loved ones, accessing important services online to enjoying what technology can offer.
Training is available across a network of public libraries, community colleges, and also in a range of languages.
To find your nearest training provider, and get information on training dates and topics, contact the participating public libraries and community colleges.
Find your local government area below for sessions running near you.
- Balranald
- Bayside
- Burwood
- Byron and Tweed Heads
- Campbelltown
- Canada Bay
- Canterbury Bankstown
- Central Coast
- Cessnock
- Chatswood
- Cumberland
- Dubbo
- Eurbodalla Shire
- Fairfield
- Federation
- Griffith
- Hawkesbury
- Hornsby
- Inner West
- Kiama
- Ku-Ring-Gai Council
- Lane Cove
- Leeton
- Lismore
- Liverpool
- Maitland
- Mid-Coast
- Moree and Mungindi
- Mosman
- Murray River Council
- Narrandera
- Northern Beaches
- Parramatta
- Penrith
- Port Macquarie-Hastings
- Ryde
- Shellharbour
- Shoalhaven
- Singleton
- Snowy Monaro Regional Council
- Strathfield
- Tamworth
- Wagga Wagga
- Wollongong
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New session details will be released in late 2023.
List of suburbs
Eastgardens
Rockdale
Sans Souci
Eastgardens
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Rockdale
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San Souci
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List of Suburbs
Date | Type of training | Training provider | Training location | Time | Contact number |
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14/08/2023 - 18/09/2023 | Tech Savvy Seniors (Level 1) | Byron Community College Campus | Mullumbimby | 9.30am - 12.30pm | 02 6684 3374 |
16/08/2023 - 20/09/2023 | Tech Savvy Seniors (Level 2) | Byron Community College Campus | Mullumbimby | 1pm - 4pm | 02 6684 3374 |
06/11/2023 - 11/12/2023 | Tech Savvy Seniors (Level 1) | Byron Community College Campus | Mullumbimby | 9.30am - 12.30pm | 02 6684 3374 |
Byron Bay
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Tweed Heads
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Eagle Vale
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Glenquarie
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Ingleburn
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Drummoyne
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Five Dock
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Rhodes
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Bankstown
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Chester Hill
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Riverwood
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Date | Type of training | Training provider | Training location | Time | Contact number |
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20/09/2023 | Introduction to video calling (Zoom and Skype) | Willoughby City Council | Chatswood Library | 9.30am - 11.45am | 02 9777 1000 |
16/11/2023 | Introduction to smart phones | Willoughby City Council | Chatswood Library | 9.30am - 11.45am | 02 9777 1000 |
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Batesman Bay
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Broulee
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Moruya
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Narooma
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Bonnyrigg
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Cabramatta
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Fairfield
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Wetherill Park
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Date | Type of training | Training provider | Training location | Time | Contact number |
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15/09/2023 | Sharing Photos | Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Community College | Hornsby | 10.00am - 12.00pm | 02 9482 1189 |
20/10/2023 | Introduction to the Internet 1 | Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Community College | Hornsby | 10.00am - 12.00pm | 02 9482 1189 |
03/11/2023 | Introduction to the Internet 2 | Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Community College | Hornsby | 10.00am - 12.00pm | 02 9482 1189 |
17/11/2023 | Online Shopping 1 | Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Community College | Hornsby | 10.00am - 12.00pm | 02 9482 1189 |
01/12/2023 | Online Shopping 2 | Hornsby Ku-Ring-Gai Community College | Hornsby | 10.00am - 12.00pm | 02 9482 1189 |
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Balmain
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Dulwich Hill
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Leichhardt
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Marrickville
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Rozelle
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Kiama
Date | Type of training | Training provider | Training location | Time | Contact number |
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18/09/2023 | Managing photos on your smartphone | Kiama & Shoalhaven Community Colleges | Kiama Campus | 10.00am - 12.00pm | (02) 4232 1050 |
25/09/2023 | Sharing photos and other attachments online & phone | Kiama & Shoalhaven Community Colleges | Kiama Campus | 10.00am - 12.00pm | (02) 4232 1050 |
09/10/2023 | Staying safe online and on your phone | Kiama & Shoalhaven Community Colleges | Kiama Campus | 10.00am - 12.00pm | (02) 4232 1050 |
16/10/2023 | Advancing your email skills | Kiama & Shoalhaven Community Colleges | Kiama Campus | 10.00am - 12.00pm | (02) 4232 1050 |
23/10/2023 | Online shopping basics | Kiama & Shoalhaven Community Colleges | Kiama Campus | 10.00am - 12.00pm | (02) 4232 1050 |
30/10/2023 | Online shopping and banking next steps | Kiama & Shoalhaven Community Colleges | Kiama Campus | 10.00am - 12.00pm | (02) 4232 1050 |
06/11/2023 | Introduction to smartphones | Kiama & Shoalhaven Community Colleges | Kiama Campus | 10.00am - 12.00pm | (02) 4232 1050 |
13/11/2023 | Sharing photos and other attachments online & phone | Kiama & Shoalhaven Community Colleges | Kiama Campus | 10.00am - 12.00pm | (02) 4232 1050 |
04/12/2023 | Staying safe online and on your phone | Kiama & Shoalhaven Community Colleges | Kiama Campus | 10.00am - 12.00pm | (02) 4232 1050 |
11/12/2023 | Advancing your email skills | Kiama & Shoalhaven Community Colleges | Kiama Campus | 10.00am - 12.00pm | (02) 4232 1050 |
Nowra
Date | Type of training | Training provider | Training location | Time | Contact number |
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13/09/2023 | Staying safe online and on your phone | Kiama & Shoalhaven Community Colleges | Nowra | 9.30am - 2.00pm | (02) 4423 0351 |
20/09/2023 | Using smartphones for video calling | Kiama & Shoalhaven Community Colleges | Nowra | 9.30am - 2.00pm | (02) 4423 0351 |
27/09/2023 | Emailing on android phones and tablets | Kiama & Shoalhaven Community Colleges | Nowra | 9.30am - 2.00pm | (02) 4423 0351 |
04/10/2023 | Managing photos on your smartphone | Kiama & Shoalhaven Community Colleges | Nowra | 9.30am - 2.00pm | (02) 4423 0351 |
11/10/2023 | Getting started on social media + online safety | Kiama & Shoalhaven Community Colleges | Nowra | 9.30am - 2.00pm | (02) 4423 0351 |
18/10/2023 | Social media photo sharing | Kiama & Shoalhaven Community Colleges | Nowra | 9.30am - 2.00pm | (02) 4423 0351 |
25/10/2023 | Apple iPads | Kiama & Shoalhaven Community Colleges | Nowra | 9.30am - 2.00pm | (02) 4423 0351 |
01/11/2023 | Online shopping and banking overview | Kiama & Shoalhaven Community Colleges | Nowra | 9.30am - 2.00pm | (02) 4423 0351 |
08/11/2023 | NSW Seniors Card & managing digital assets overview | Kiama & Shoalhaven Community Colleges | Nowra | 9.30am - 2.00pm | (02) 4423 0351 |
15/11/2023 | Android Tablets and apps | Kiama & Shoalhaven Community Colleges | Nowra | 9.30am - 2.00pm | (02) 4423 0351 |
29/11/2023 | Tablets and video calling | Kiama & Shoalhaven Community Colleges | Nowra | 9.30am - 2.00pm | (02) 4423 0351 |
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Barham
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Deniliquin
Date | Type of training | Training provider | Training location | Time | Contact number |
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9/08/2023 | Introduction to smart phones | Murray River Council | Mathoura Library | 10.00am - 12.15pm | 1300 087 004 |
16/08/2023 | Introduction to smart devices | Murray River Council | Mathoura Library | 10.00am - 12.15pm | 1300 087 004 |
23/08/2023 | Introduction to the internet: part 1 | Murray River Council | Mathoura Library | 10.00am - 12.15pm | 1300 087 004 |
30/08/2023 | Introduction to cyber safety | Murray River Council | Mathoura Library | 10.00am - 12.15pm | 1300 087 004 |
6/09/2023 | Introduction to online shopping | Murray River Council | Mathoura Library | 10.00am - 12.15pm | 1300 087 004 |
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Date | Type of training | Training provider | Training location | Time | Contact number |
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17/10/2023 | Introduction to Computers | Nepean Community College | Penrith | 10am - 12pm | (02) 4724 9000 |
24/10/2023 | Introduction to Internet | Nepean Community College | Penrith | 10am - 12pm | (02) 4724 9000 |
31/10/2023 | Introduction to Email | Nepean Community College | Penrith | 10am - 12pm | (02) 4724 9000 |
07/11/2023 | Introduction to Photo Sharing | Nepean Community College | Penrith | 10am - 12pm | (02) 4724 9000 |
14/11/2023 | Introduction to Social Media | Nepean Community College | Penrith | 10am - 12pm | (02) 4724 9000 |
21/11/2023 | Introduction to Seniors Card | Nepean Community College | Penrith | 10am - 12pm | (02) 4724 9000 |
28/11/2023 | Introduction to Online Shopping | Nepean Community College | Penrith | 10am - 12pm | (02) 4724 9000 |
05/12/2023 | Media Management | Nepean Community College | Penrith | 10am - 12pm | (02) 4724 9000 |
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Date | Type of training | Training provider | Training location | Time | Contact number |
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23/09/2023 | Introducton to smart phones and tablets | City of Ryde | Ryde Library | 10.00am - 12.15pm | 02 9952 8222 |
28/10/2023 | Introduction to online shopping: part 1 | City of Ryde | Ryde Library | 10.00am - 12.15pm | 02 9952 8222 |
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Date | Type of training | Training provider | Training location | Time | Contact number |
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10/10/2023 | Introduction to computers | Tamworth Community College | Tamworth | 9.00am - 12.00pm | 02 6763 0630 |
11/10/2023 | Managing your digital assets | Tamworth Community College | Tamworth | 5.00pm-8.00pm | 02 6763 0630 |
17/10/2023 | Introduction to cyber safety | Tamworth Community College | Tamworth | 9.00am - 12.00pm | 02 6763 0630 |
18/10/2023 | Sharing photos and attachments online | Tamworth Community College | Tamworth | 5.00pm-8.00pm | 02 6763 0630 |
24/10/2023 | Introduction to internet part 1 | Tamworth Community College | Tamworth | 9.00am - 12.00pm | 02 6763 0630 |
25/10/2023 | Introduction to online shopping part 2 | Tamworth Community College | Tamworth | 5.00pm-8.00pm | 02 6763 0630 |
31/10/2023 | Introduction to internet part 2 | Tamworth Community College | Tamworth | 9.00am - 12.00pm | 02 6763 0630 |
07/11/2023 | Introduction to online shopping | Tamworth Community College | Tamworth | 9.00am - 12.00pm | 02 6763 0630 |
08/11/2023 | Managing your digital assets | Tamworth Community College | Tamworth | 5.00pm-8.00pm | 02 6763 0630 |
14/11/2023 | Introduction to social media part 1 | Tamworth Community College | Tamworth | 9.00am - 12.00pm | 02 6763 0630 |
15/11/2023 | Sharing photos and attachments online | Tamworth Community College | Tamworth | 5.00pm-8.00pm | 02 6763 0630 |
21/11/2023 | Introduction to social media part 2 | Tamworth Community College | Tamworth | 9.00am - 12.00pm | 02 6763 0630 |
22/11/2023 | Introduction to online shopping part 2 | Tamworth Community College | Tamworth | 5.00pm-8.00pm | 02 6763 0630 |
28/11/2023 | Introduction to smartphones | Tamworth Community College | Tamworth | 9.00am - 12.00pm | 02 6763 0630 |
05/12/2023 | Introduction to tablets | Tamworth Community College | Tamworth | 9.00am - 12.00pm | 02 6763 0630 |
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Online courses
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