FREE Training - Become a Digital Mentor

Support People Over 50 to Improve their Digital Literacy

There are three dates to choose from:

Thursday the 27th of February - 9:30am– 3:30pm (20 spaces)

Wednesday the 4th of March - 9:30am – 3:30pm (10 spaces)

Wednesday the 11th of March - 9:30am– 3:30pm (20 spaces)

You only need to attend one day of FREE training

Would you like to become a Digital Mentor and support people to improve their digital literacy skills and confidence? Do you work with older people and are looking for ways to support them to use digital devices?

Then you should become a Be Connected Digital Mentor!

The Place is excited to be delivering the Be Connected Digital Literacy Program and will be providing FREE training to become a Digital Mentor. As a Digital Mentor you will gain the skills and confidence to teach people over 50, digital literacy skills using provided resources.

To become a Digital Mentor you need to attend one day of FREE training on one of the dates above.

This is a wonderful opportunity and we welcome anyone over 18 years old who is interested in becoming a Digital Mentor to help family, friends or community groups. This training is particularly beneficial for anyone working with or supporting people over 50, such as those who work in aged care or the community sector.

We will also provide FREE ongoing training and support for all Digital Mentors, including on-call and outreach support, where we help mentors to deliver training to their own participants.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Get your FREE ticket through the Eventbrite link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/become-a-be-connected-digital-mentor-tickets-91103550171

Alternatively you can RSVP via email to programs@theplacecharlestown.org.au or by calling The Place on (02) 4032 5500.

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Questacon STEM Network: Hunter Region Educator Meetups

by Cristelle Govender • 30 October 2025

Dates: Wednesday 5th November 2025 & Thursday 4th December 2025 Time: 5pm - 6:30pm (arrive from 4:45pm) Cost: FREE Tickets: HERE Are you a Hunter Region STEM educator with an interest in building your professional connections? Join in the launch of the Hunter Region STEM Network! Connect with fellow educators, get hands-on with STEM activities, and boost your STEM teaching confidence. Meet other educators and build your professional networks, engage in hands-on STEM activities, and discuss classroom implementation, gain insights into high quality STEM resources and programs, access Q.Ed Community, Questacon’s Education Community of Practice. With the support of local educators, Questacon facilitates state-based STEM network meetings, connecting educators with each other, with resources, and with the local STEM community. Each meeting you’ll hear from local educators about their classroom practice, connect to your local Questacon Regional Leader, complete a creative hands-on STEM activity, and explore how you can extend and enrich your STEM teaching. Things to know: Suitable for NSW primary and high school teachers, school lab techs, pre-service teachers and outreach educators, as well as those with an interest in STEM education Meetings are FREE to attend, but registration is essential to secure your spot Afternoon tea provided If the location or dates don’t suit you, you can express your interest in future opportunities via the application form Meetings are held each term, but places are limited. About the Program: Questacon Regional Leaders are in every state and territory, building networks of educator communities across the country. Q.Ed community is a hub for state-based communities of practice led by teachers and facilitated by Questacon. With regular, in-person and virtual meets, a Teams channel to chat, professional learning resources and grab'n’go activities and more, Q.Ed community gives you the access, networking and resources to elevate your STEM classroom, wherever you are. For more information contact: teachers@questacon.edu.au or view the event on the Questacon website