Looking to build your digital literacy or stuck on using a particular part of technology?
Due to the ACT lockdown, our popular Get IT program has moved online!
We will be hosting weekly drop in sessions on Zoom, each Wednesday from 10am until the end of October.
Join the Zoom Meeting by clicking on the following link https://zoom.us/j/95589109580
or using the Meeting ID: 955 8910 9580
If you’re not sure how to use Zoom, or want some additional support you can download our How to start Zoom document. Don’t forget you can always contact our office on 02 6282 3777 and someone can support you to to access Zoom over the phone.
Once you’re in the Zoom our staff and volunteer digital mentors will also be able to assist you with your technology questions.
Face to face appointments will resume in November. Contact the COTA ACT office on 02 6282 3777 to book your appointment.
What is Get IT?
Get IT – is a program to assist senior Canberrans learn about, get connected and feel confident with using technology they own, such as mobile phones, laptops, i pads and tablets.
Get IT – is a free digital learning session designed to assist seniors to get in touch and stay connected to their community, family and friends.
Get IT – is a place where senior Canberrans can come and ask questions in a relaxed environment, connect to the tutor and learn about how to get online and become confident with using technology.
Get IT can assist older Canberrans in:
- understanding how to download apps and use QR codes
- filling in the new online ACT Seniors Card application form
- accessing the COTA ACT website
- video calling family and friends
- photo library
- social media channels, and
- online ACT Government information services.
Interesting information:
- 72 per cent of older Australians want face-to-face help to learn how to use online technology (Digital Nation Australia).
- Studies show that staying connected with loved ones and friends through online technology can help to combat loneliness and improve overall health (Australian Government e-safety Commissioner website).
If you are a senior Canberran and would like to know more about the free computer literacy workshops run by COTA ACT, call the COTA ACT office on 6282 3777 or email Contact@cotaact.org.au
COVID safe Check In app
Do you need help downloading or checking in with the ACT Government’s COVID safe Check In App? We have worked with the ACT Government to develop a film and poster describing how to download the mandatory App.
To view the film, click on the arrow in the below image.
Or follow the nine easy steps on how to download the App in the poster below. If you’re still having trouble, book into our Get IT one-on-one sessions where you can learn how to check in safely.
Click on this link to access the PDF version of the poster.
