Stay in the loop: Sign up to Ararat Rural City Council’s official e-newsletter to receive important information about our community, including infrastructure updates, upcoming event information and the latest Council news stories.

Digital Literacy Program

Not everyone wants to be "online" - but sometimes you need to be.

If you need to do something online and don't know where to start - our Digital Literacy Outreach program is here to help.  You can bring your device along to our drop-in sessions or call Moya on (03) 5355 0232 to make an appointment just to sit down and have a chat about it.  If you are struggling with technology, we can help.

We are here to help with things like:

Internet safety

  • how to identify and avoid scams online
  • how to protect your data and your information from data breaches
  • what to do if you have been caught in a data breach
  • setting your Facebook security so that you only share photos with those you choose
  • whether your antivirus software is doing what you want 

Internet basics

  • what is “the cloud” and how to use it
  • what do all these buzzwords actually mean anyway
  • what is the difference between WiFi and data
  • how to use a search engine
  • how to send an email


Smartphones, tablets, and other devices

  • what’s the difference between a tap, swipe, scroll, or long tap?
  • how to make text bigger on your phone so you can see it
  • what is flight mode and how and why do you turn it on or off?
  • how to send a text message or an email
  • what all those pop-ups want you to do and how to make them stop
     

And anything else.  Filling out forms and government requirements online is a staple of modern life. We want to help you do it safely and confidently.

Rate this page

Is this page useful?