Step away from worry and uncertainty online and into feeling informed, calm, and in control. This beginner friendly short course helps you understand common scams and shows you exactly how to protect yourself in a supportive, non judgemental environment — no technical experience required.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

In this course, you will:

• Feel more confident and less anxious when using the internet
• Learn how scammers operate and why their messages can look so convincing
• Build confidence through guided discussion and real world examples
• Gain practical steps to protect your personal information and money

What You’ll Learn:

• The most common online and phone scams affecting Australians today
• How to recognise scam warning signs in emails, text messages, phone calls, and websites
• What to do if a message or call feels suspicious
• How to create stronger passwords and safer online habits
• How to block, delete, and report scams on your phone, tablet, or computer
• Where to get help and support if you think you’ve been targeted

Who This Course Is For:

This course is perfect for:

• Absolute beginners to the internet or online services
• Adults and seniors who want to feel safer online
• Anyone who has received suspicious calls, emails, or text messages
• People who want practical, plain English advice in a supportive 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
• Expert tutor guidance
• Small, friendly class sizes
• Real life scam examples and practical strategies
• Skills you can use immediately to stay safer online

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 helping adults and seniors build confidence online. They understand that scams can be frightening, embarrassing, or overwhelming — and that anyone can be caught out. With a calm, respectful teaching style, your tutor explains online safety in plain English using real world examples that are easy to understand. Each concept is discussed step by step, with plenty of time for questions and discussion. The tutor creates a safe, non judgemental environment where learners feel comfortable sharing experiences and concerns. With strong experience in community education, your tutor focuses on empowerment rather than fear — helping you feel informed, capable, and confident making safe choices online.

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 and wellbeing.

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 online safety and scam awareness course in Sydney is ideal for adults looking to protect themselves online with confidence. SGSCC offers trusted adult short courses in NSW focused on practical digital skills, safety, and lifelong learning in a friendly, community based environment.