Local refugee and migrant women will now have the opportunity to enhance their digital confidence and learn new skills after Bundaberg Regional Council has secured funding through a Digital Sisters grant.
The funding from Good Things Australia will go towards facilitating events at the Bundaberg Library, including morning teas and digital literacy sessions, to support women in gaining essential skills required to connect within the community.
The Digital Sisters program has supported more than 800 women across Australia in learning essential skills to help them access the workforce.
Bundaberg Regional Council Arts, Heritage and Asset Management portfolio spokesperson Cr John Learmonth said the events would be open to the community and provide opportunities for people to connect with each other and learn new skills.
“All sessions will be held at the library and the morning teas will provide a relaxed and welcoming environment for people to meet and socialise,” Cr Learmonth said.
“The digital literacy sessions will teach people how to use computers, smartphones and the internet.
“These sessions will be tailored to the needs of the community and will cover topics such as using email, searching for information online, finding employment and using social media.”
Cr Learmonth said the funding from Good Things Australia was a significant investment in both the library and the community.
“It will allow the library to provide valuable programs and services,” he said.
“The funding will be used to support the library’s programs and services, including the morning teas, social events and digital literacy sessions.”
To find out more about Good Things Australia and its Digital Sisters program click here.
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