Past Events

Cloud computing is simply an easy and convenient way to store and share digital resources over the Web. Forget the jargon, it’s basically anywhere, any time computing. Join us for an explanation of what the cloud is, who uses it, who should use it and why it might be a useful tool for older Australians. Our presenter Our presenter is…

We all live in wonderfully diverse communities and many of you may be supporting older people from different cultural groups in your BFS kiosk. Technology is such a great way to create communities and connect people; particularly those who may be socially isolated or who feel mainstream digital activities are not relevant to their lives. Join us for an exploration…

It can be a dangerous world wandering around the Internet and you have to be ready and equipped to identify all the traps and tricks so that you can be safer online. In this webinar Richard will give you strategies and tips to keep you safe on the information super highway. He will cover an array of situations that most of us…

In this Webinar Robert will first show you how to listen to your favorite radio stations for free with TuneIn Radio. With over 100,000 stations, TuneIn has the largest free selection of sports, news, music and talk radio from around the world. And when you travel you will still have access to all your favourite stations to listen to. With Spotify…

When planning a holiday, make the Internet your first destination. The Internet has given us entirely new ways to choose, plan and experience our holidays, helping us access information at the touch of a button, from the comfort of our own home.  In this webinar, Marian will give you tips on: researching and planning your trip online. how to use digital…

We understand how overwhelming it can be choosing a Internet and mobile service provider that works best for you. Some of you might need a big beefy plan with unlimited data, but others may only need only a small data plan. Where do you even begin? In this webinar Narelle Clark from ACCAN will talk us through how to identify key…

Engaging volunteers from a variety of cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds can bring great value to your volunteer program. Learn about some of the best practice strategies that support the engagement and recruitment of cultural and linguistically diverse (CALD) volunteers, explore the benefits that CALD communities bring, and ways that you might adapt your BFS Kiosk to invite greater CALD volunteer engagement.…

Ever wanted to take off around the world in comfort without actually leaving your home town? Well, Google Earth offers you that opportunity to explore this world and in fact other worlds from the comfort of your arm chair. In this live webinar Vivian will explain how you can use your BFS Kiosk to take Seniors armchair travelling using the…

Facebook always seems to be building new features or changing existing ones. It can be difficult to keep up with these changes and to keep a track of what’s useful or worth checking out so we’ve done it for you. At our next webinar, presenter Junita will take us through some new things Facebook has to offer and she will…

The number of Australians living with dementia is growing — and growing fast. An estimated 413,106 of all ages have dementia in 2017. This number is expected to increase to 536,164 by 2025. Ensuring people with dementia stay well for longer in their own homes is not only important for the person with the diagnosis and their overall well-being but…

We share and store information on the Internet in many ways through social media, cloud computing and via email. In the past, for many of us our legacy was very simple. With most of our belongings in the family home, the only complexity arose in allocating very tangible assets fairly amongst our heirs. Now, thanks to an increasingly digital life, the…

In this webinar Robert will show us how to borrow and read eBooks or listen to eAudio Books from your council library using two of the most popular apps BorrowBox and Overdrive. Both of these apps work on many mobile tablets and smart phones from Apple, Android as well as other eReaders. Lots of Australian content for both adults and…

Tutoring a newbie can sometimes be a challenge, particularly for a new tutor. Keith has been tutoring seniors for roughly 10 years.  He will explain the things to look out for, the approach that he suggests and what free resources are available to help you. Our presenter Our presenter is Keith Harvey – Keith is a Broadband for Seniors Tutor and had…

Did you know you have your very own personal assistant on your mobile phone? Want to know what that tune is, what’s the weather like today or how to get directions?
 Voice Assist can answer your questions and will even have a conversation with you. This fun and interactive session will give you an overview on how to talk to your mobile…

Join us for our last webinar of the year on Online Shopping! With Christmas just around the corner, our last webinar of the year showcases some amazing online stores! Our Broadband for Seniors networkers; Georgina, Vivian and Marian will take us through 3 major shopping sites: Amazon; for anything from your household needs to games Redbubble; where you can share…

In this webinar Robert will show us how to use Google Keep to create grocery lists that pop up when you are in the store, set time based reminders to make sure you never miss a thing, such as taking all those medicines at the right time.  Creating notes is easy and we will be shown how to make these by typing or…

Whether you are banking online, using social media or shopping online, there are traps and pitfalls that can cause major headaches if you don’t know where they are, and how to avoid them. This webinar is designed to help seniors navigate the online world in a safer way. Presenter Richard Pascoe will provide practical advice on how seniors can protect themselves…

It’s all FUN and GAMES with BFS. Join Vivian Evans, NSW Networker for Broadband for Seniors, for an exploration and discussion on the various ways you can engage Seniors of all abilities into games, social fun and keeping minds active through the resources of Broadband for Seniors. BFS Kiosk venues, hosts, tutors and their participants all vary and Vivian will…

My Aged Care was set up by the Australia Government as an online entry point to the aged care system in Australia. This platform aims to make it easier for older people, their families, and carers to access information on ageing and aged care, have their needs assessed and be supported to find and access services. At our next session,…

Would you like to share your knowledge, news or experiences with the world? Why not, create a blog? It’s free and it can help you to build a community around your personal interests. Whatever the reason, join us for an exploration into the wonderful world of blogging. Our presenter, Junita Lyon, is an experienced blogger herself. She will explore ways…

myGov is a fast and simple way to access government services online. In this session Robert will provide a brief introduction about myGov including the inbox, the update your details service and other member services.  We will also be taken through the steps for creating a myGov account and linking a service. Our presenter Our presenter is Robert Page. Robert…

Want to feel more like a citizen of the world? If you are connected to the Web, you have access to so many resources when it comes to learning a new language. There are devoted websites, apps, e-books, online communities, even translators and translating software. This webinar, Rasa Dunlop will help you navigate your way around these vast resources. Our…

Google Translate is a free multilingual translation service provided by Google to translate text, speech, images, sites, or real-time video from one language into another. It offers a web interface, mobile interfaces for Android and iOS. As of July 2016, Google Translate supports 103 languages and serves over 200 million people daily. In this webinar find out how easy it is to…

Spelling – and grammar – DO still matter. Here’s why. Misspelling or poor grammar is a problem, especially when most if not all programs include spelling and/or grammar checkers.   For the reader these really cause problems, making them stop to try and work out what the relevant word is supposed to be. Sometimes it can makes them laugh or groan inappropriately, as the…

myGov is a fast and simple way to access government services online. In this session Robert will provide a brief introduction about myGov including the inbox, the update your details service and other member services.  We will also be taken through the steps for creating a myGov account and linking a service. Our presenter Our presenter is Robert Page. Robert…

Windows 10 is hot on everyone’s mind right now. Windows 10 is the most up to date Windows software out. Many have taken advantage of the ‘free’ (for Windows 7+ users) upgrade. In this session Richard will talk us through the steps and procedures you need to check to make sure Windows 10 isn’t chewing through unnecessary data and causing large internet…

Zinio is the world’s largest online magazine resource for public libraries. Zinio library has access to over 400 digital magazine titles, many of which are Australian. You can use Zinio to download popular titles and there is no limit to the number of issues that you can borrow. At our next webinar, our presenter Robert Page will explain how you…

Canva is an online graphic design platform. It offers free access to a wide assortment of design tools and options. There are also premium options for paying customers. Canva uses simple drag-and-drop design tools and includes an image library, graphics and fonts from which to choose. Our presenter The Creative Collective specialise in social media training. Presenter Tara Kingi is…

It’s National Volunteer Week, which is the largest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Australia. The Broadband for Seniors program could not run without the support of the marvellous BFS volunteers. If you are having difficulties finding and keeping volunteers then this webinar is for you. Come along to learn some tips and strategies on volunteer recruitment and retention. Our…

Our next webinar is a fun one. Periscope is a live streaming video application. With Periscope you can discover the world through someone else’s eyes. You can watch the sunrise from a hot air balloon in Cappadocia. It’s almost like teleportation. Periscope allows you to discover new events and places across the globe through live video. Our presenter The Creative…

Facebook first started in 2004 . It has developed over the years into one of the most popular social media forums. In this webinar, presenter Junita Lyon, will explore: why Facebook is so popular how we can protect our privacy in this space what’s new with Facebook what’s just around the corner. Junita Lyon is the Victorian BFS Networker and…