eSafety has launched a new course to help senior Australians navigate State and Territory Government websites.
Acting eSafety Commissioner Rebecca Razavi said a significant numbers of older Australians were missing out on cost-of-living savings by not being able to access the information they needed online.
“The State and Territory Government services online course has simple pointers to guide people to information about concessions, rebates and other essential services,” Ms Razavi said.
“eSafety research shows more than one in four people in their 80s and almost a third of Australians in their 70s never access government services online,” she said.
“Whether it’s searching for a better electricity deal, locating cheaper petrol prices in your local area, or discovering a rebate scheme for prescription glasses, this information can make a real difference to seniors’ budgets.”
Ms Razavi said the new online course included dedicated modules for Government websites in each jurisdiction.
The Acting Commissioner said the free course was provided through eSafety’s BeConnected website.
“Our course will point you in the right direction to save money and access services more easily online, without waiting in line – and we have tips for every State and Territory in Australia,” she said.
eSafety’s new online course can be accessed at this PS News link.
