Be Connected is an Australian government initiative committed to increasing the confidence, skills and online safety of older Australians. Be Connected aims to empower everyone to use the internet and everyday technology to thrive in our digital world.

A list of free resources to help improve your technology skills.

Beanstack is a free online service that offers an innovative new way to connect readers of all ages with books and engaging reading activities and challenges that match each person’s interests, ages and reading level. It also includes book and activity logging, badges and registration for all members of the family under one account. Parents can also create accounts just for their children. In Beanstack, you can view the available activities, enter the books you have read, write book reviews and more. You might even receive prizes as you progress through challenges!

You can also get the app on your mobile device through the App Store or Google Play.