Rural Women Online Open Day – Wonthaggi

Location – Wonthaggi Library 
Date & Time – Wednesday 31st August 10am – 3pm
Cost – Free 

Rural Women Online is an IT program created by women for women!

In the last two years, various research and evidence has emerged that speaks to the barriers experienced by women in rural and remote areas to online participation. Upskilling rural women with digital literacy skills has been a pressing need in the state of Victoria for decades, with ‘geographical isolation’ and the ‘digital divide’ now recognised as critical obstacles for women living in remote and rural areas.

Whether you’re a beginner or want to advance your IT skills, we encourage you to attend the Open Day at Wonthaggi Library on Wednesday 31^st August at 10am.  Hear from guest speakers, use a range of devices to learn helpful tech tricks and share a cuppa with other women in your community.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a beginner or want to grow your current IT skillset. This program can help you access healthcare, shop online, understand online safety and security, navigate social media safely, as well as learn how to access forums, podcasts, music, and videos for intellectual and social nourishment.

Rural Women Online was developed as the growing gap in the digital divide was disadvantaging women who reside in rural and remote Victoria. The digital world provides opportunities for greater economic participation, enhanced social connectivity, and gives real choices to women to live and work independently. So let’s get connected!

For more information, please contact Wonthaggi Library on 56 72 1875.

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Please note:

• Registration is preferred, however walk-ins are warmly welcomed. 
• If you feel unwell, please stay home, and contact the branch to cancel your ticket/s
• This event may be cancelled or if possible, moved to an online format at short notice to comply with current Government restrictions. Myli will notify attendees via email of any changes made to this event.
• Myli staff may photograph and/or film this event. Your image may be reproduced by Myli Community Libraries in publications and/or promotional materials (including online publications), on its website and/or on social media. If you do not wish to be photographed and/or filmed, please advise the organiser at the event’s start.