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Bendigo Neighbourhood Hub provides free digital literacy courses that include Intro to MS Word, Intro to Google Docs and Intro to AI, along with laptops and individualized support for participants.
Foundational Computer Skills
The same hub operates a free 10-week Basic Computers course for absolute beginners that covers mouse use, file saving, internet browsing and email, funded by the Department of Adult, Community and Further Education.
Banking and Device Training
Bendigo Bank partners with Good Things Foundation to deliver free digital skills training at over 50 branches, including Banking Safely Online sessions and face-to-face device-use education open to customers and non-customers.
Accessible Local Support
Digital literacy support operates at the Neighbourhood Hub in Strathdale at 155 Crook Street from Monday to Friday, 9am to 2pm, with small class sizes and extra support for people with disabilities.
Indigenous Online Safety Resources
Indigenous-specific digital literacy resources include the free Your Online Journey app, developed with the Indigenous Education Centre of Bendigo Kangan Institute to support online safety and digital skills for remote Indigenous communities.
Workers, job seekers and professionals can use these programs to strengthen basic computer proficiency, office applications and safe online practices. Contact the Bendigo Neighbourhood Hub or local Bendigo Bank branches to check current session availability and enrollment details.
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