Why We're Here
The digital revolution has changed our lives. We keep in touch with family and friends, do our banking and shopping, navigate our streets, interact with government, and entertain ourselves online. Unfortunately, not everyone has access to this revolution or the skills to take advantage of it. Living Connected exists to change this.
We’re a not-for-profit community enterprise dedicated to ensuring elders and others remain independent, connected and engaged through digital inclusion. In our community, in aged-care centres, in homes and online, from Bulli to Bega to Bundanoon, our experienced team of digital mentors help thousands of people learn to use their digital devices to improve their quality of life.
Our approach is based on several years’ research in aged-care facilities. Whilst technology is an integral part of what we do, our primary focus is on the social well-being of elders who, unlike younger people who use digital technology to stay connected, risk becoming isolated as they age.
We’re a graduate of the iAccelerate business incubator at the University of Wollongong and have been serving our community since 2017.
How We Help
We believe needs should come before technology and learning should be tailored to individuals. You should be able to learn what you want, on your device, at the place of your choosing. To that end, you can get help at one of our many public drops-ins, in your home, or online. We cater to all levels and work one-on-one or in small groups. No matter the environment or the situation, you’ll receive personalized help from a friendly, supportive mentor.
Click this button for information about our community drop-in centres and to find a time and place that suits you.
Click this button to learn about how our home visits can help you
Check here for information about online help
Donated Devices
We sometimes have digital devices available for clients undergoing financial or other hardship. If you have a working digital device you’d like to donate or know someone in need of one, please get in touch.
Donations
Many of the folks who work for Living Connected do so voluntarily and most of our services are free. Help us keep it that way by making a donation
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Partnerships
As a networked organisation, Living Connected prides itself on building partnerships with communities and businesses. We are grateful to work alongside these and other organisations.
Join Us
We have a lot of fun doing what we do and get to meet all sorts of interesting people. We’re always looking for more helpers, so please get in touch if you’d like to join our team!
You can also apply for membership to Living Connected. As a member, you can have input into our organisation by participating in our occasional General Meetings and the AGM when we choose the Board for the following year. (Please note: all new applications for membership will be subject to Board approval.)
Follow Us
If you’d like to stay up to date with our activities, subscribe to our YouTube channel, follow us on Facebook or check out our blog.
We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the First Nations Peoples of Australia and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future. We acknowledge the ongoing connection Aboriginal people have to this land and recognise Aboriginal people as the original custodians of this land.
0409 753 808
admin@livingconnected.org.au
