What is Let’s Get Technical?
Let’s Get Technical consists of face-to-face training sessions where we first identify your goals and then deliver flexible training sessions based on your own pace and learning style.
We can train you in anything you are interested in! No matter if you are a technology starter or more experienced. We are there to assist you in achieving your personal goals and building your digital capacity.
The best part? You can be assured that our Technical Support Officers are very patient, and no question is too much! This training is all about you and your individual goals and needs in building more confidence in technology!
Here are some of the many things you can learn during Let’s Get Technical:
Get to know the basics of your device
Connect with your loved ones through technology
Become more confident in using online government services
Learn more about internet safety and how to stay safe
Learn how to use email, messages, or social media
Learn how to use safe online banking
Know how to share your images and videos with your family and friends
Become more comfortable in getting the information you need on the internet
Know how to get entertained online through platforms like YouTube or Netflix
plus, so much more!
What can it include?
face-to-face training with Technical Support Officer in the comfort of your home
a tailored program based on your personal learning goals
a welcome kit that includes a notepad, pens, and a stylus (among other goodies!)
access to 19 learning workbooks, which are yours to keep to further support your learning
Who’s eligible & what’s the cost?
- to be eligible, participants need to be 65+ years, or 50+ years old if of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin
- own a device (smartphone, tablet, laptop, or computer)
- the cost may vary depending on your aged care funding approval. This service can be funded by the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP), Home Care Packages (HCP), and Short Term Restorative Care (STRC) program. Alternatively, you can fund it privately. Please call our friendly team for more information
How long does Let’s Get Technical go for?
There are up to 10 sessions with your Technical Support Officer (TSO) that go for an hour each. You will schedule the sessions with your TSO, so it fits best to your learning pace and daily schedule! You could decide to have one session per week, every two weeks or even multiple times a week – see how you go, and you can always adjust!
Hear what clients have to say about Feros Care’s Let’s Get Technical service.
We can now use Messenger and make video calls to see all the grandies. It’s just wonderful. Plus, I can take photos of photographs with my iPad and send them to the family online, which they just love.
Yvonne
Joan is slowly restoring her trust after being scammed
Scams can make seniors feel discouraged when it comes to technology, but appropriate training can help break these barriers. Let’s Get Technical is only the beginning to a life positively powered by technology!
Joan, 88 learning to trust technology
How technology helped James
Let’s Get Technical is designed to help participants achieve their goals at a pace and learning style that works for them. The program helped James acquire the skills necessary to become more confident in managing his work digitally.
James, 93 making the transition from paper to digital
Let’s Get Technical has been a really big help.
My Technical Support Officer’s patience and knowledge is unbelievable! Not many people have the patience to tell you twice. The second time it sticks, and you remember it.
Robert, 87
Places are limited!
To learn more or express your interest, call us on 1300 763 583 or fill out the form below and our friendly team will be in touch with you.
Want to see how technology can make a difference in your life?
