Savvy Seniors To Get Techy

Becoming tech-savvy will be a cinch for all when Council's Age-Friendly Savvy Kiosks pop up throughout the Scenic Rim.

Learn how to use a mobile device, download reading material or navigate websites with the help of staff who will explain in easy to understand terms.

Mayor Greg Christensen said this was an excellent opportunity for seniors to enhance their digital literacy.

"These Savvy Kiosks enable a supportive environment to teach our older community members more about their electronic devices, the internet and the numerous resources available to them,"  he said.

"It is important that Scenic Rim seniors are able to conduct more personal business online due to the ever-changing digital landscape of today's society."

The Age-Friendly Savvy Kiosks will pop up from 9am to 1pm on the following days at these locations:

• Harrisville School of Arts: Tuesday 7 May and 16 July
• Kalbar School of Arts: Wednesday 15 May and 24 July
• Kooralbyn Hall: Monday 27 May and 29 July
• Rathdowney Hall: Tuesday 4 June and 6 August
• Tamborine Village Hall: Thursday 20 June and 22 August
• Beechmont Community Centre: Tuesday 25 June and 27 August

Each kiosk will also have information available from service organisations, health professionals and assistance programs.

This Age-Friendly Scenic Rim project is funded by the Queensland Government.

For more information contact Scenic Rim Regional Council's Community Development Officer on 5540 5111.