U3A Healesville will host Get Organised Online with Google on Sunday 26 October.
This event aims to show people how to make the most of the Google apps at their fingertips.
Katie Gatward, who provides digital skills support at Healesville Library, will give a simple overview of the Google apps that are readily available on our devices, how to manage content efficiently and safely, share documents, photos, videos and more.
After the introduction to Google apps, IT Specialist Jasmin Higgs will demonstrate Google Workspace and how groups can safely store and manage their organisation information and collaborate online.
“U3A Healesville is in the process of moving organisation content to Google Workspace, and we thought it would be a great opportunity to share this with others in our community,” U3A Healesville president Ethne Pfeiffer said.
“We see Google Workspace as a reliable platform for our committee and, eventually, our course leaders to use.
“There is also scope for community groups to collaborate online, which is a very exciting prospect. Not just sharing Facebook posts but managing content (such as event participation) in a secure place online.”
Ethne added that other community organisations have begun to use Google Workspace (or more Google apps) to manage their work and that having a shared conversation is of value to community groups.
This free event is open to everyone, and Katie will be available after her presentation to answer common questions about Google apps.
“While U3A Healesville is for older people, we encourage people of all ages to come along,” Ethne said.
“Family members and friends help each other use the internet, apps, social media so it’s a fantastic way to share questions and ideas.”
When: Sunday 26 October (10.30am – 12.30pm)
Where: Healesville Senior Citizens Club (18 Green Street, Healesville)
Free: All welcome. Light refreshments provided.
Enquiries: healesville.u3a@bigpond.com
This event is presented by U3A Healesville and funded by Good Things Foundation.
It is part of Get Online Week, 20-26 October, a Good Things’ national campaign to close the digital divide.
For more resources/Be Connected: Free online learning to build your digital skills, confidence and safety online with our free learning content and computer classes at beconnected.esafety.gov.au/
