Browse topics
Browse topics
Android tablet: Security & privacy
iPad: Security and privacy
Windows desktop: Prepare to set up
Practice area
Perfect for beginners, these activities help you to build your mouse and keyboard skills for computers, as well as the essential skills you need to use a smart device like tapping, swiping, scrolling and zooming.
Windows laptop: Set up
Setting up your new Apple laptop computer
Setting up your new Apple desktop computer
Apple iPhone - Doing more
Have fun and stay safer with your iPhone. We show you how to use the camera to take and share great photos, how to block nuisance callers, and get some peace and quiet with the clever Do Not Disturb feature. We also look at how you can save and easily find files on your phone, and how to enter the wonderful world of listening to radio podcasts.
Linking services in myGov
One of the best things about a myGov account is you can access all of your online government services with one username and password by linking them to your account. In this course, we show you how to link and then access your services, such as Medicare, ATO, Centrelink and more.
Introduction to buying and selling online
Learn how to stay safer when you buy and sell online from traditional retailers and online marketplaces, such as eBay. We also show you how to set up a PayPal account to pay for things online securely and how to protect your personal information and details while shopping online.
Online banking basics practice area
Covering basic online banking tasks, such as:
- logging on and off
- checking a transaction
- downloading a statement and more.
We have our Squirrel Bank practice tasks ready for you to hone your skills on your desktop or laptop computer in a safe environment.
How to buy online using eBay
Home data vs mobile data
Windows desktop: Getting started
Set up and personalise your Windows computer (or PC) with helpful, step-by-step videos and a fun interactive guide that shows you all the features you need to know about.
Mobile networks
Beyond Google Earth
App tips and tricks
iPhone: Accessibility settings
Windows laptop: Getting started
Set up and personalise your Windows laptop (or PC laptop) with helpful, step-by-step videos and a fun interactive guide that shows you all the features you need to know about.
Android phone: Accessibility settings
Android tablet: Accessibility
iPad: Accessibility settings
Windows desktop: Set up
Apple desktop: Getting started
Set up and personalise your Apple desktop computer (or iMac) with helpful, step-by-step videos and a fun, interactive guide that shows you all the features you need to know about.
Windows laptop: Security and privacy
Apple laptop: Security and privacy
Apple desktop: Security and privacy
Apple laptop: Getting started
Set up and personalise your Apple laptop (or MacBook) with helpful, step-by-step videos and a fun, interactive guide that shows you all the features you need to know about.
Claiming Medicare with myGov
Find out how to submit a Medicare claim using myGov. No more taking a number and queuing up in a Centrelink office – you can submit your claim and receive a refund from the comfort of home by following the steps in this course.
Managing payments online practice area
Building on the skills learned in the Online banking basics practice area course, we look at more advanced online banking tasks, including:
- transferring funds
- paying bills
- setting transaction limits.
The Squirrel Bank practice activities in this course allow you to perfect these more advanced online banking skills on your laptop or desktop computer – at your own pace and in safety.
How to sell online using eBay
Researching and booking travel online
This exciting topic shows you everything you need to know about safely researching and booking travel online. You’ll find out some key tips for finding the best deals online, how you can safely access your finances while travelling and what you need to do if you plan on travelling with medications.
You’ll follow along as we take you travelling in Australia and overseas and discover how your mobile device can help to make your trip safe and enjoyable.
Going overseas
Identifying and avoiding scams
The rate of online scams is increasing and scammers are becoming more sophisticated in their approach to potential victims. These courses outline some of the most common online scams and how you can identify them. Learn what you can do to protect yourself from being scammed, and what to do in the unfortunate case that you’re the victim of a scam.
Blogs - online journals
iPhone: System settings
Android phone: System settings
Android tablet: System settings
Health, wellbeing, technology and you
Interested to know how apps, devices and technology can help you to improve and maintain your health and general wellbeing? In this topic, we explore how wearable devices and smartphones can monitor and track your health and how you can use online resources to improve your wellbeing. You’ll also learn how to find nutritious recipes, all about Telehealth appointments with your GP and how technology can remind you to exercise, take medication and unwind after a busy day.
iPad: System Settings
Windows desktop: Security and privacy
Windows laptop: Accessibility
Apple laptop: Accessibility
Apple desktop: Accessibility
My Health Record and myGov
This course shows you what My Health Record is, how it works, how to set it up and how you can control what information it contains and who can see it – all with a single, secure sign in using your myGov account.
Selling on eBay: case study
How to use Zoom
iPhone: Quick settings
Android phone: Quick Settings
