The NSW government and Telstra have partnered to bring technology education programs to seniors. Source: AAP
MORE than 1.3 million seniors, including those in regional NSW, will get help to become familiar with computer and internet technology.
NSW Ageing Minister Andrew Constance says the Tech Savvy Seniors program - a partnership with Telstra - provides low cost or free training in community colleges and libraries covering computers, tablets, smartphones and the basics of social media.
"We have a digital divide and it's something we must close the gap on," Mr Constance told AAP on Wednesday.
"We do not want to see seniors in our state left in the technology dark ages."
Gordon Ballantyne, Telstra's Chief Customer Officer, said the ease with which smartphones and computers can access online shopping, paying bills and connecting to family, friends and the broader community would be of great benefit to older people.
Pam and Bob Richards are two certified Tech Savvy Seniors.
Mr Richards, 73, wanted to attract the younger generation to Rotary clubs, but found that the main source of communication was through Facebook and Twitter, not posted mail or printed newsletters.
So he and his wife enrolled into the first Tech Savvy Seniors program at Jannali Community College.
"Now technology is a part of our every day lives," said Mrs Richards, 71.
Nearly 15 per cent of the current population is over the age of 65.
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