Get Online Week is fast approaching, and today we are featuring the workshop: AI for small business.

Workshop: Implement AI in a small business to save time, money & tears. Presented by Aly Banister 

Margaret River Library, Monday, October 20 | 10:30am – 11:30am
Perfect for small business owners and AI beginners!

• Learn how AI can streamline your daily operations
• Boost productivity and engagement with smarter tools
• Enhance your social media, blogs, and newsletters
• Build confidence to start using AI right away

Bookings Essential. Reserve your spot via Eventbrite, or contact the library directly: 9780 5600 or email  abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Let’s get online together — learn something new, meet others, and build your digital confidence!

The libraries are accessible venue, carers welcome.

Get Online Week is fast approaching, and today we are featuring the workshop: Social Media for beginners, Instagram:

Augusta Library, Wednesday, October 22 | 10:30am – 11:30am

Get started with Instagram — for personal or business use!

• Set up your profile like a pro
• Learn posting basics and explore features like Reels and Live
• Understand the Professional Dashboard for business accounts

Bookings Essential. Reserve your spot via Eventbrite, or contact the library directly: 9780 5600 or email  abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Let’s get online together — learn something new, meet others, and build your digital confidence!

The libraries are accessible venue, carers welcome.

Get Online Week is back — and we’re celebrating with a series of exciting, hands-on workshops at the Margaret River and Augusta Libraries.

Whether you’re a curious beginner, a small business owner, or just keen to explore new digital tools, there’s something here for you!

Join us for three free workshops designed to help you build confidence with technology, explore AI tools, and get started with social media. Open to the whole community — all ages welcome!

What’s Happening?

Workshop 1: Implement AI in a small business to save time, money & tears. Presented by Aly Banister 

Margaret River Library, Monday, October 20 | 10:30am – 11:30am
Perfect for small business owners and AI beginners!

• Learn how AI can streamline your daily operations
• Boost productivity and engagement with smarter tools
• Enhance your social media, blogs, and newsletters
• Build confidence to start using AI right away
  

  

Workshop 2: AI zero to hero in 60 minutes. Presented by Aly Banister

Margaret River Library, Tuesday, October 21 | 1:30pm – 2:30pm

A fast, fun introduction to AI for everyone!

• Discover free and easy AI tools
• Create something with AI in minutes
• Learn safe usage tips and resources

 Workshop 3: social media for beginners, Instagram

Augusta Library, Wednesday, October 22 | 10:30am – 11:30am
Get started with Instagram — for personal or business use!

• Set up your profile like a pro
• Learn posting basics and explore features like Reels and Live
• Understand the Professional Dashboard for business accounts

Bookings Essential. Reserve your spot via Eventbrite, or contact the library directly: 9780 5600 or email  abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Let’s get online together — learn something new, meet others, and build your digital confidence!

The libraries are accessible venue, carers welcome.

PLEASE NOTE NEW TIMES

The ServiceWA Digital Assist Kiosk is coming to Margaret River Library. Get help to claim the WA Student Assistance Payment through the ServiceWA app.

Tuesday 24 June, 12pm-6pm
Wednesday 25 June, 10am-5:30pm

The Digital Assist Kiosk trial is a free walk-in service, open for a limited time. Learn more, including what to bring, at WA.gov.au/servicewakiosks

Once again, we are partnering with Margaret River Senior High School to deliver the Young Mentors Program during May 2025.

The program supports older Australians to improve their digital skills by bringing them together with young people in a mentoring capacity, to share digital skills and knowledge.

The one-to-one sessions are fun, informal and tailored to cover topics older people would like to learn. Participants can use their own devices, so the new skills they learn can be put into practice straight away. Some tablets are available if learners want to have a go, but do not have a device.

The Young Mentors program offers a wealth of benefits to all participants. Older people ­­can improve digital literacy, learn essential life skills and develop a deeper sense of community while the young mentors can develop leadership, communication, problem-solving skills… and much more.

Important date: Information Session for Learners Over 50 who are interested in attending the program.

Thursday May 1st – 1pm to 2pm – It is mandatory for Learners to attend this session prior to enrolment in the program.

The one-on-one sessions will run on Thursdays, May 15, 22, 29 and June 5, 12pm to 1:30pm.

Register your interest by email to Ana: abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au or contact the library Ph:08 9780 5600.

The library is an easily accessible venue with space available for carers if necessary.

Join these free Be Connected Online Presentations to develop your digital skills and keep safer online.

Hosted by the eSafety Commissioner, Be Connected presentations cover a range of topics every month for older Australians, including how to use government websites, how to avoid scams, safer online shopping and banking and staying safe on Facebook.

All presentations are live streamed and delivered in an easy-to-understand format with eSafety’s knowledgeable and friendly presenter, future sessions include.

• Managing your emails safely
• Selling safely online
• Can you spot a scam?
• Safer online shopping and banking.

Visit the Be Connected website for upcoming presentation topics and dates, and information about how to register: beconnected.esafety.gov.au/online-safety-presentations

Need help registering? No problem, contact the eservices Librarian on abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au or 9780 5600, for assistance on how to book your spot.