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Extended National Support Signals Growth in Brisbane Digital Literacy Resources
Programs backed by the Australian government and local councils continue to scale access to device training and online safety courses across the city.
How we reported this
Brisbane City Council Libraries run the free Tech Connect program, which delivers digital literacy workshops and one-on-one device help for residents of all ages and skill levels.
The Australian government's Be Connected initiative supplies hundreds of free online courses on digital basics, online safety and scam avoidance, with support now locked in until June 2028. This extension provides the clearest marker of sustained commitment behind the local programs that draw on its materials.
Programs anchored in Brisbane suburbs
Brisbane Seniors Online, a volunteer not-for-profit, supplies in-person computer, tablet and smartphone training aimed at seniors across the greater Brisbane area. State Library of Queensland membership opens Good Things Learning courses that focus on building confidence and professional skills. Substation33, located in Logan, resets recycled computers for school students and extends that service throughout greater Brisbane to widen device access.
Evidence of scaling reach
The June 2028 extension date for Be Connected marks the longest explicit commitment among the listed programs and allows Brisbane libraries to continue routing residents to its course catalogue without interruption. Tech Connect sessions operate through the council library network, while State Library resources add further layers of free digital skills content accessible to any Brisbane cardholder.
Residents can visit any Brisbane City Council library branch to join Tech Connect workshops or receive one-on-one device assistance. Seniors can contact Brisbane Seniors Online directly for scheduled in-person sessions, and families can inquire at Substation33 in Logan about refurbished computers for students. State Library of Queensland membership provides an additional entry point to Good Things Learning modules at no cost.