Shire of Augusta Margaret River

To celebrate Get Online Week, we are hosting an important workshop to help our community stay safe online.

Friday, October 18th 10am to 11:30am – Scams Awareness – Staying Safe Online

Delivered in partnership with Justine Esmonde from NBN, this workshop is suitable for all ages and abilities, and it is designed to enable you to navigate the online world with more confidence.

Topics covered include:

• A close look at online scams
• How to detect common scams
• What to expect from NBN
• Password Management
• Tips to stay safe – Become Scam Fit
• Helpful links

Bookings necessary. Please contact the Margaret River Library on Ph: 9780 5600 or Email amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au  to book your spot. The library is an easily accessible venue.

To celebrate Get Online Week, we are hosting a very special workshop.

Wednesday, October 16th 1pm to 2 pm – Tips on how to use ChatGPT

Scott Robinson from thebox in Busselton will bring his expertise to the Margaret River Library for a fun and interactive session suitable for all ages.

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and explore how ChatGPT can deliver different results. Expect to laugh and learn in this live demonstration with audience participation.

The workshop will cover:

• Using ChatGPT and AI (Artificial Intelligence) for good
• A different approach to getting the most out of ChatGPT
• Tips on how to use it.

Bookings necessary. Please contact the Margaret River Library on Ph: 9780 5600 or Email amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au  to book your spot. The library is an easily accessible venue.

From October 15th to 18th, the libraries will host a series of events to celebrate Get Online Week.

Suitable for all ages, the events are designed to give people the opportunity to have a go with emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR). Come and have a go at using a 3D printer or play with our Sphero robots.

Members of our community will be able to have their tech and digital questions answered in a one-on-one 10-minute consultation with our Digital Mentors.

And the week closes with an important workshop to learn more about scams and how to stay safe online.

Check the list of events below and join us to celebrate Get Online Week!

Augusta Library

Tuesday October 15th

Drop-in Sessions:            10:30am to 12pm, Ask the Digital Mentor

1pm to 2pm, Explore Emerging Technologies

Margaret River Library

Wednesday October 16th

Drop-in Sessions:           10:30am to 12pm, Ask the Digital Mentor

2:30pm to 3:30pm, Explore Emerging Technologies

Workshop:                      1pm to 2pm, Tips on how to use ChatGPT with Scott Robinson.

Bookings necessary

Thursday October 17th

Drop-in-Sessions:           10:30am to11:30am, Explore Emerging Technologies

11:30am to 1pm, Ask the Digital Mentor

Friday October 18th

Workshop                        10am to 11:30am: Scams Awareness – Staying Safe Online

Bookings necessary

To book for one of the workshops please contact the Margaret River Library. Ph: 9780 5600 or Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

The libraries are easily accessible venues. Get Online Week is made possible thanks to a grant from GoodThings Australia and is designed to assist community members to get online more safely and confidently.