New Services - "Broadband for Seniors"

CALD All Care Services premises is a host venue for a free Broadband for Seniors Kiosk to service the local culturally and linguistically diverse aged community. The aim is to get seniors in our multicultural community better connected with their family and friends here and overseas, enabling them to discover a whole new social experience on the web, along with offering access to the wealth of information available online. The Broadband for Seniors initiative from the Federal Government not only provides free access to computers and broadband, but offers training in order to increase the confidence and skills of older Australians in using computers and the internet.

The aim of the training is to:

• Provide older Australians with access to computers and the internet via free internet kiosks
• Support seniors to gain confidence and build skills in using new technology
• Address the issue of older Australians feeling isolated and ‘left behind’ in a technological age
• Build community participation and social inclusion amongst older Australians

CALD All Care Services Broadband for Seniors Kiosk comprises two computers with broadband access for use by older CALD members of our local community and offers training and support to those who are new to computers and the internet. The kiosk is located at Ground floor, 125 Main Street, Blacktown. Information and bookings for use and training are available by calling the HACC team on 8825 3777.

The program provides a flexible package of community care for the HACC target group and their carers with complex care needs. Anyone can refer by contacting the HACC Case Manager on 8825 3777. The program provides comprehensive assessment, individual care planning and management, information, referral to services, monitoring, and brokerage funds to provide services for assessed needs. Fees for service apply.

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