Cassandra Fernando (Holt, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I had the pleasure of presenting certificates in recognition of the fantastic work done by ASHA Global Foundation and their community partners towards improving digital literacy among older migrant Australians. An initiative led by Vic and Kavita Narula, ASHA Global Foundation was founded with the aim of ensuring older Australians were not isolated or left behind in the technological revolution. To make this aim a reality, Asha Global Foundation conducts weekly digital literacy classes in my electorate of Holt and across Melbourne free of cost. Their digital literacy training is supported by the eSafety Commissioner's Be Connected program, an Australian government initiative that is delivered by the Good Things Foundation. This program adopts a community centred approach to assist individuals aged 50 years and over who have little or no experience with digital technology.

I want to say thank you to the community partners in my electorate of Holt which make AGF's Seniors Digital Literacy programs a success. A huge shout out to Compassionate Hands, Cardinia Senior Citizens Group, Seniors 60 Clyde North and Clyde North Australian Indian Resident Association. Thank you all for making Holt and Australia a better place for our older Australians. I thank the House.