Discover how being online can add new skills and experiences to your life.

Welcome to Be Connected

Be Connected is an Australia wide initiative empowering all Australians to thrive in a digital world. We have online learning resources as well as a Network of community partners - the Be Connected Network - who offer in-person support so you can develop your digital skills and confidence. Find a local place for friendly help and advice, or join the Network to help others.

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Getting started with the essentials

How do I access the internet?

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Using the internet safely and avoiding scams

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Make a video phone call to anyone for free

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Setting up and using an email account

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New topics coming soon

Managing your data

In an on-the-go, mobile world it's important to be connected, but it's also important to keep track of your data usage. This topic has some helpful guidelines and tips to effectively manage your data usage and stay in control.

Researching your family history

Explore your family history and discover your ancestry. Find out if you have relatives across Australia or the world, or who was the first of your family to settle in Australia, or which indigenous community your ancestors belonged to.

Going, going, gone – selling online

Learn how to sell your unwanted goods online. This topic will teach you how to use sites like Gumtree and ebay to sell your old furniture, books, or whatever else you want to get rid of.

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Meet Vera

Vera is a busy mother, grandmother and business co-owner. Vera has hit a wall when it comes to new technology and struggles to keep up. In this episode of our First Timers, we see how Vera’s son, Chris, is helping Vera to grasp new technology, connect with her local community, and sell some of her unwanted furniture. Watch as Vera learns new things and perhaps you will also discover something new for the first time today.