Community members over 50 are invited to take part in the 2026 Young Mentors Program.

If you’d like friendly, one-on-one help to feel more confident with your phone, tablet or computer, this free program could be for you. You can learn at your own pace, focus on what matters to you and bring your own device so you can practise new skills straight away.

You’ll be paired with local Margaret River High School students, who can help with things like sending emails, using apps, managing device settings, and navigating the online world more safely.

People interested are required to attend an information session at the Margaret River Library on Wednesday 14 October at 10.15am. To register, please contact library on 08 9780 5600 or email abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au.

Anyone who would like to join the program will need to come along to this session first, so we can walk you through how it works and answer any questions.

Regular Young Mentors sessions will run on Wednesdays 28 October, 4 November, 18 November and 25 November from 10.15am to 11.45am.

Young Mentors was developed by eSafetyCommissioner as part of the Be Connected Young Mentors initiative.

Need a hand with your device, apps or online services? We’ve got you covered.

Join us at Augusta Library for Digital Drop-ins! These are relaxed, one-on-one 15-minute sessions where you can get help with everyday tech questions. Whether it’s setting up email, using your smartphone, accessing online services or building your digital skills, we’re here to help.

Thursday, 6 August – 10am – 3pm
Thursday, 17 September – 10am – 3pm
Thursday, 15 October – 10am – 3pm

Augusta Library –  Bring your device and your questions, and we’ll work through them together.

No bookings necessary. Please arrive by 2.45pm to ensure we have time to assist you.

If you have any questions, contact our eServices Librarian on abrawls@amrshire.wa.gov.au, or call the Library on 08 9780 5600.

Need a hand with your device, apps, or online services? We’ve got you covered.

Monday 2nd February, 10.30am – 12pm at the Margaret River Library

Danielle Higgins from the Financial Information Service will be presenting a talk about retirement money options and planning to retire well. Some topics covered:

• Age Pension income and assets test
• Concession cards
• Superannuation options and income streams

There will be time for questions and the opportunity to make a one-on-one appointment. Light refreshments will be provided after the talk. All welcome to this easily accessible event.
Please RSVP to Phone: 9780 5600 or Email: amrlibrary@amrshire.wa.gov.au

If you can’t make it to the talk but would like more information about planning to retire, understanding aged care costs, connecting you to aged care services, then look out for the Mobile Service Centre ‘Kangaroo Paw II’.
On site in Margaret River on:
2 – 3 February from 9am to 4pm
Located at Gloucester Park, behind the Rec Centre
Wallcliffe Rd, Margaret River.

On site in Augusta on:
4 February from 9am to 4pm
Located near the Community Resource Centre
Allnut Tce, Augusta.

Thursday 13th November, 2pm – 3.30pm

Consumer Protection WA presents a scams awareness session at the Margaret River Library. All welcome.
Learn how to identify and avoid scams and what to do if you’ve been scammed. There will be time to answer all your burning questions.
Light refreshments provided after the talk. The library is an easily accessible venue.

RSVP: Via Eventbrite or contact Olivia Knowles Ph: 9780 5667 Email: oknowles@amrshire.wa.gov.au