Dubbo is one of 10 communities in NSW that will host the Tech Savvy Elders Roadshow, targeting older Aboriginal people.
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Its first digital literacy class was conducted in Sydney on Tuesday.
The roadshow will run until mid-August 2018.
It will arrive in Dubbo in March next year.
The roadshow will visit Aboriginal communities at Queanbeyan, Taree, Dubbo, Peak Hill, Muswellbrook, Walgett, Wagga Wagga, Bega, and Lismore.
On Tuesday NSW Minister for Ageing Tanya Davies and Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Sarah Mitchell announced the roadshow was “back by popular demand”.
They said it would give Aboriginal elders in regional and remote communities the opportunity to learn about technology and “record their stories”.
Mrs Davies said the Tech Savvy Elders program, specifically designed for older Aboriginal people, offered lessons in using computers, tablets, email, smartphones, and other forms of digital literacy.
“Being able to connect with friends and loved ones, and have access to services and information more easily, is what Tech Savvy Elders is all about,” she said.
Mrs Davies said digital literacy was important.
“There are huge benefits to being online, particularly for older people in rural areas,” she said.
“I encourage elders across NSW to visit the roadshow coming to a location near you.”
Ms Mitchell told of the desire of Aboriginal elders for more digital literacy training.
“There has been demand among older Aboriginal people for more classes, so I’m thrilled to announce this program will once again be delivered around NSW,” she said.
The Tech Savvy Elders program is a NSW Government initiative.
It is being delivered in partnership with the Burraga Foundation and the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) .
AECG president Cindy Berwick said the program connected people.
"This initiative is important because it ensures Aboriginal elders in our communities are connected with our young ones in this age of digital technology,” she said.
“It also provides another medium in which to communicate our culture.”
For further information about Tech Savvy Elders visit www.mgoals.com.au.
Visit www.telstra.com.au/tech-savvy-seniors to learn more about the Tech Savvy Seniors program.
