Education & Training
Carers NT provides opportunities for carers to increase their life
skills and qualifications which supports carers in their direct caring
role.
Carers NT provides opportunities for carers to participate in educational and training sessions, which will enhance and add to their knowledge, understanding, skills and qualifications.
Carers NT understands that at times carers are wanting to undertake training and educational courses that may be a direct benefit to their caring role, but are unable to do so due to their caring responsibilities.
Registered Carers can contact Carers NT on 1800 242 636 or 89 444 888 to request further information on respite options and assistance that may be available to carers who are wanting to participate in training and education.
Be Connected - Digital Skills workshops
Are you over 50 years old? Would you like to learn basic online digital skills?
Be Connected is an Australian Government initiative aimed at increasing the confidence, skills and online safety of older Australians in using digital technology.
Be Connected adopts a family and community centered approach to target those aged 50 years and over, who have minimal or no engagement with digital technology.
Through Be Connected, older Australians are able to learn the basics of how to connect online, including how to:
- use a digital device
- be safe online
- send emails
- use Facebook and other social media
- shop online
- share holiday photos with family, and much more
When: Weekly
Time: 10am – 11am
Venue: Harry’s Place, 1 Willeroo St, Tiwi
This workshop is open to carers and members of the public
Interested ? Please contact 1800 434 812 or email [email protected] for further information.