Step away from feeling unsure about online communication and into meaningful connection with the people who matter most. This beginner friendly short course introduces video calls and social media in a calm, supportive environment — no prior experience required.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

In this course, you will:

• Feel more confident staying in touch with family and friends, near and far
• Learn how to make and join video calls with ease
• Build confidence through guided, hands on practice
• Explore social media safely and at your own pace

What You’ll Learn:

• What video calls are and how they work in everyday life
• How to make or join a video call using apps like FaceTime, Google Meet, or WhatsApp
• How to check and control your camera and microphone during a call
• What social media is and how people use it to stay connected
• How to browse Facebook, react to posts, and comment
• How to post a simple update or photo (optional)
• Simple tips for privacy, safety, and confident online sharing

Who This Course Is For:

This course is perfect for:

• Absolute beginners to video calls or social media
• Adults and seniors wanting practical digital communication skills
• Anyone who feels hesitant about appearing on camera or using Facebook
• Learners who want a calm, supportive learning environment

No prior experience or special ability is required.

Prerequisite:

This session is for:

• People over 60
• People over 50 with a lifelong disability
• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people over 50.

Tech Savvy Seniors is an initiative of the NSW Ageing Strategy and is funded in partnership between the NSW Government and Telstra.

What’s Included:

• All learning materials provided
• Step by step guidance from an experienced tutor
• Small, friendly class sizes
• Hands on practice using real devices
• Practical skills you can use immediately

What to Bring:

• Your smartphone, tablet, or computer
• Charging cable
• Glasses if you use them for reading

About the Tutor:

Your tutor is an experienced digital skills educator who specialises in supporting adult and senior learners to build confidence with online communication tools. They understand that video calls and social media can feel intimidating at first — especially when you’re unsure about cameras, privacy, or “doing it right.” With a calm, patient teaching style, your tutor explains everything in plain English and demonstrates each step before guiding you through hands on practice. They create a welcoming environment where questions are encouraged, mistakes are part of learning, and everyone progresses at their own pace. With strong experience in community education, your tutor focuses on helping you feel comfortable, connected, and in control when using social media and video calling tools in everyday life.

Your Learning Experience at SGSCC:

SGSCC offers welcoming, inclusive short courses designed for adult learners. Our experienced tutors create supportive environments where questions are encouraged and confidence grows naturally. With small class sizes and a strong sense of community, SGSCC focuses on practical learning that genuinely improves everyday life — never rushed, never overwhelming, and always supportive.

Book your place and learn in a supportive community.

Other Information:

• To ensure resources are ready for you at the start of your course, we ask you ideally enrol at least one week before the course commences.
• All courses need a minimum number of students to run (we try our hardest to get those). If your course does not have enough students, it will be cancelled before the commencement and you will be informed.

This beginner friendly social media and video calling course in Sydney is ideal for adults looking to stay connected online with confidence. As part of SGSCC’s adult short courses in NSW, it supports practical digital skills in a friendly, community based learning environment designed for lifelong learners.