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The City of Greater Bendigo opened registration on 8 July 2026 for its expanded digital literacy workshops, placing the first sessions at the Bendigo Library on Hargreaves Street and the Williamson Street Innovation Precinct starting 20 July.
National adoption of household AI tools has accelerated since OpenAI announced family accounts in mid-2026, pushing regional councils to match the pace with training that covers basic device use and online safety. Bendigo residents now face the same pressure to participate in digital services for council rates, health bookings and job applications that once required only a phone call or in-person visit.
Local delivery sites and participant limits
Classes at the Bendigo Library on Hargreaves Street run on Tuesday evenings with a cap of 18 people per group after earlier sessions filled within two days. The Williamson Street Innovation Precinct offers daytime slots aimed at small business owners, with equipment supplied by the council at no extra charge beyond the $25 materials fee. Both venues sit within the central business district, yet organisers note that transport from Bendigo East and Eaglehawk remains a barrier for some older residents.
A 2025 Australian Digital Inclusion Index update showed 19 percent of Greater Bendigo households scored below the national threshold for digital ability, with the gap widest among those aged 65 and over. The same report recorded average monthly broadband costs at $92 for plans sufficient to run video calls and cloud storage without repeated buffering.
Practical steps for residents
People can book through the council website or by calling the library desk before places fill. Sessions cover password management and spotting phishing messages, with printed handouts available for those who prefer not to rely on phones during class. Follow-up one-on-one help is listed for August at the same two sites.
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