- Category: Foundation Skills, Mobiles
Learn how to save your data on the cloud using your device. This is general knowledge for Apple and Microsoft Users who wish to…
Learning Tools
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Foundation Skills
Let's start with the basics! This module teaches you the basics of how to use a computer and access the internet. If you want to start at the beginning, then use these modules to help you learn and use these new skills.
Finding Employment
Are you ready to join the workforce but not sure how to write your CV or resume? Here are several resources to help you apply for jobs. These include tips for job hunting, preparing for an interview and templates to create your CV.
Government Services
Do you want to avoid waiting for hours at government service centres? Check out the myGov website and app for your mobile device. MyGov gives you access to government online services like Medicare, Centrelink, My Aged Care, NDIS, Workforce and the Australian Taxation Office.
Health Services
The Australian Government offers some essential health services online, including My Health Record, Digital Health, Immunisations and Telehealth. Find links here to these services and resources to help you use them.
Financial
Managing a budget and doing your banking online is an important skill to learn. This category covers how to apply for a tax file number, pay bills online, make purchases online using PayPal and claim rebates and lost super.
eSafety
These modules have some great resources about online scams, practice eSafety and how to stay safe online. There are resources for parents about children's safety online. There are also activities for children to explore.
Housing
Are you looking for a home but unsure about how to find a rental or how to manage all the rental paperwork? Learn more about how to find housing, property management apps, and smart homes.
Tech Tips
These guides cover how to get better at using your device – whether it is Android or Apple. You can also find a handy glossary to explain new technology terms and services.
Fun / Entertainment
Add some fun and excitement to your day! These computer games and apps will help you become more comfortable online. Explore new and exciting programs and apps that are based around fun.
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD)
Find out about online translation services to help you use the internet if English is not your first language. There are also some helpful technology resources in languages other than English.
First Nations
These resources have been developed specifically by and for First Nations peoples. They include using the internet, staying safe online and how to access government and other services.
Social
Learning to use different social media platforms can be confusing. Find out about different social media platforms that you can use to connect with friends and family. These links show you how to use these online platforms and apps.
Practice Area
Have you ever thought to yourself, ‘if only I had more time to practice doing something on my device?’ Well, here is your chance. In this area, you can practice using a laptop, desktop, and smart devices in a fun interactive way.
Comparing Tech Devices
Choosing and buying a new device can be overwhelming. Here are some websites that you can use to compare a range of device options. These cover choices like an Apple or Android phone, a desktop computer or a laptop, an iPad or a tablet.
Professional / Education
Now you know the basics of a computer or mobile and you are ready to learn how to use your device. Here you can learn about using Microsoft and Apple programs, and how to use cloud services.
Mobiles
Understand how your mobile phone works. Learn how to make video calls, download apps, and set up your email.
Aged Care
This section is for older Australians and talks about the basics in digital technology.
Cookies
Have you ever wondered what you are giving permission to when you click 'consent to cookies and tracking?' These links will help with your understanding of cookies.
Information for people with disabilities
The National Disability Insurance Scheme or NDIS is Australia's first national Scheme that provides direct funding for people with disabilities.
Regional and Remote Links
Here you will find some helpful regional links including the regional tech hub and emergency support.
Categories
- Category: Email basics, Foundation Skills
Are you ready to get in touch with friends and family or need to create an email account for work purposes? There are a…
- Category: Email basics, Foundation Skills, Mobiles
Email is a way for people to communicate by exchanging virtual ‘mail’. There are so many different email providers all with different functions so,…
- Category: Email basics, Foundation Skills, Mobiles
This link from Good Things Foundation will help you recognise what a great email looks like. It includes the main areas of the email…
- Category: Esafety, Foundation Skills
Having many different passwords can get confusing. Learn how to make strong simple to manage passwords. …
- Category: Foundation Skills
Are you unsure about opening attachments from an email? These modules will cover how to scan attachments from an email, download, send and receive…
- Category: Foundation Skills, Mobiles
Here are a range of modules to help you identify what an app is and how to manage & delete them from your mobile…
- Category: Foundation Skills, Tech Tips & Help support
Sometimes a program will freeze or stop responding properly while you are trying to use it. Don’t worry if that happens, here are some…
- Category: Foundation Skills, Mobiles
Have you ever needed to scan a document and attach it to an email to send to someone? These links will show you how…
- Category: Exploring features of a Computer/ laptop or tablet, Foundation Skills, Mobiles
On a computer the Calendar program allows you to access your current calendar anywhere and anytime. The Calendar app on a device has a…
- Category: Foundation Skills, Mobiles, What is the internet and using different search engines
Are you unsure how to get to a place with confidence? Google Maps is an online free map service that can be accessed through…
- Category: Exploring features of a Computer/ laptop or tablet, Foundation Skills, Mobiles
Whether you own a Mac, iPad, Chromebook or a Windows computer, these quick guides should help you use the camera function on your device…
- Category: Exploring features of a Computer/ laptop or tablet, Foundation Skills, Mobiles
Bluetooth allows you to wirelessly connect to a range of different devices. For example, connecting your phone to play music in your car or to…
- Category: Foundation Skills, Mobiles
Here are some assorted apps that can help you when making video calls. Skype, Zoom, Google Meet and WhatsApp all allow you to make…
- Category: Foundation Skills, How to use a computer
Personalising your settings on your own device can be fun but also important to meet your personal needs. Find out how to customise these…
- Category: Foundation Skills, How to use a computer
Whether you are a Windows, Apple or an Android user, you can learn how to customise your system settings on your device using these…
- Category: Exploring features of a Computer/ laptop or tablet, Foundation Skills, Mobiles
Now that you have your device all set up and ready to use, how do you manage the different storage and files that you…
- Category: Foundation Skills
The modules below, will help you to manage attachments by saving and reopening documents on an Apple or Window’s device. Apple Devices Windows Devices…
