Connecting older Australians

Resources to help you enjoy your retirement, develop digital literacy skills and stay connected.

Be Connected

The Be Connected website helps older Australians increase their digital confidence, skills and online safety. You can find free computer classes and do online courses on their website.

Learn about internet banking, social media and being safe online on the Be Connected website. These links will take you away from myGov.

Staying social

Keeping up social contact as you get older is important for your mental health and wellbeing. It can also help give you a sense of security.

There’s information available to help you stay connected with friends and family and to make new friends. These links will take you away from myGov.

  • Village Hubs

    Community hubs to help older Australians with loneliness, social isolation and improved wellbeing.

Recreation

There are state and territory resources to help you find things to do. These links will take you away from myGov.

State or territory Resource
ACT ACT Seniors Directory
NSW Activities for people over 60 in NSW
NT For seniors
QLD Social connection and leisure
SA Community, sport and leisure
Tas Community events
Vic Get involved
WA Age-friendly communities

Volunteering

Many people choose to donate some of their spare time to a cause or charity. There are lots of options available across Australia.

You can search for volunteering opportunities that may suit you by keyword and location on the GoVolunteer website.

Other resources

There are other resources available to help you as you get older. Some of these links may take you away from myGov.

Page last updated: 19 February 2024