The Digital Divide
How we can help
The gap between people with effective access to digital and information technologies, in particular the Internet, and those with very limited or no access at all, is often referred to as the Digital Divide.
Our Technology Skills Centres are working to ensure that those not online and those for whom connectivity presents affordability and competency challenges, have the access they need to develop skills to flourish in the digital age.
Although the Digital Divide is closing, in Australia there are still deep gaps with a large number of vulnerable individuals without basic Internet access or skills.
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To find out more, visit the website at www.communitycollegeni.nsw.edu.au or contact the College on 1800 952 264 to talk to our friendly staff about how we can help with training to suit your needs.
More than 2/3 of Only 55.2% of people people who are aged 65 or more homeless had are Internet users difficulty paying their compared to 86.5% mobile phone bill in national average◌ the last 12 months◌ COMMUNITY COLLEGE NORTHERN INLAND INC. RTO 90027
BARRABA | BINGARA | GUNNEDAH | INVERELL MOREE | NARRABRI | WARIALDA There were 1.25 million Australian More than 1.3 million Australians with households without disability did not Internet access at access the Internet home in 2016-17 in the last 3 months◌ (14%) ◌ ◌ To read more facts and information about the extent of the Digital
Divide visit: https://digitalinclusionindex.org.au/about/about-digitalinclusion/.
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Technology Skills Centre
Our commitment to helping regional Australians live better lives through improved digital literacy
Is the Skills Centre for me?
What is digital literacy? Digital literacy refers to the skills and competencies needed to use digital technologies to achieve personal goals, enhance employability skills and support education and training. It incorporates the ability to search and navigate, create, communicate and collaborate, think critically, analyse information, and address safety and wellbeing using a variety of digital technologies.
Why do I need to improve my digital literacy? Like access to water or electricity, access to information and communication technologies is essential to living, working and participating in today’s society. In Australia there are still a large number of vulnerable individuals without basic Internet access or skills who are unable to take advantage of the educational, health, social and financial benefits of being connected. Learning for digital literacy is a lifelong pursuit. The skills that make us digitally literate now may look very different to the skills we will need to be digitally literate in the future. ◌ To find out more about digital inclusion in Australia visit: https://digitalinclusionindex.org.au/about/about-digital-inclusion/.
If you're an adult and you want to improve your digital literacy then our Technology Skills Centres are for you. Our Centres provide access to safe, supportive and subsidised digital skills training for: • school leavers who need to broaden their range of digital skills for work or further study; • adult learners who have a low level of confidence or who lack the digital literacy skills required to successfully complete their training; • unemployed or retrenched workers who wish to learn new digital skills to increase their chances of getting a job; • employed workers who need to upskill to be able to keep up with rapid technological change in the workplace; • business owners who recognise the need to embrace digital transformation in order to remain competitive; • adults living in rural areas who have a low level of digital literacy as a result of reduced or poor quality access to technology;
Get Digital Join our free, Get Digital beginner's technology sessions to develop your confidence while you learn how to get the most out of using technology every day. Sessions are open to everyone.
Digital Skills Training Enrol in Digital Skills Training to build the skills you need for work or study. This training is subsidised by the NSW Government. Eligibility rules apply.
Be Connected As a proud Be Connected partner we're part of a 3,000-strong network of community organisations who support older Australians to thrive in a digital world. Keep an eye out for free Be Connected programs running in our Centres like Health My Way that help ensure every Australian has the ability to make informed, confident choices when it comes to supporting their health and wellbeing online.
Tech Savvy Seniors
• mums and dads who want to learn the skills required to better manage and support the family's use of technology;
Get Tech Sav v y with low cost digital literacy training for seniors that will help you develop the skills and confidence to access information and services like myGov online.
• seniors who wish to become connected for social, health and business purposes.
Workplace Training Let us source trainers and courses tailored to your industry and needs. Your local campus will be happy to schedule training at your site or at your local campus Technology Skills Centre at a time to suit your business.
One-on-One Training Learn the skills you need with targeted one-on-one incampus training. Pay-as-you-learn hourly bookings are available for anyone by arrangement.