Be Connected Esafety Webinar Series
Join our FREE series of online webinars designed to help you feel safer and more secure online. You can watch the webinars inside of our libraries and each month we will have a different topic to explore.
Program Dates:
Protect yourself against scams - Wednesday August 27 10 am to 11 am
How to use government websites - Thursday 25 September 3 pm to 4 pm
Managing your emails safely - Thursday 23 October 11 am to 12 pm
Safer online shopping - Tuesday 25 November 10 am to 11 am
Protect Yourself Against Scams
Join our 1-hour presentation to discover:
- how to protect your personal information from scammers
- how to safely make friends online
- how to spot investment scams
- where to go for help.
Wednesday 27 August
10 am to 11 am
Port Melbourne Library
A scam is a term used to describe any fraudulent business or scheme that takes personal information, money or other goods from an unsuspecting person. With the world becoming more connected through the internet, online scams have increased. It therefore pays to be cautious and follow a few simple steps.
How to use government websites
Join our 1-hour presentation to discover:
- which government websites might benefit you
- how to set up a MyGov account
- how to link other government services to your MyGov account
- how to keep your personal details safe and secure.
Thursday 25 September
3 pm to 4 pm
Port Melbourne Library
From news and weather to health warnings and essential government services, there is so much useful information available on Australian government websites. The best part is, it’s free to access! We’ll show you how using government websites can benefit you, including a step - by -step guide to setting up your own MyGov account so you can manage your online government services easily and conveniently.
Managing your emails safely
Join our presentation to discover:
- the benefits of email and account features
- how to manage and avoid spam emails
- ways to keep your email account secure
- how to avoid common email scams.
Thursday 23 October
11 am to 12 pm
Emerald Hill Library
Having an email address is your gateway to the online world. It allows you to keep in touch with family and friends and access online services, including online shopping and banking. Even though many of us use email every day, there may be some features and safety tips you didn’t know about. Get the most out of using email by exploring the benefits of email, how to manage spam emails, and steps to secure your account and protect yourself from scams.
Safer online shopping
Christmas Edition
Join our 1-hour presentation to learn
- The benefits of shopping online
- How to safely shop and pay for things online
- Festive season scams to look out for.
Tuesday 25 November
10 am to 11 am
Emerald Hill Library
The festive season is a busy and often stressful period for many Australians, as people spend more time and money shopping and planning for festive activities online. It’s also a busy time for scammers! To start the festive season with confidence, find out the most up-to-date holiday scams and get some tips and tricks to keep yourself safe while shopping online.
