Get Techy Get Ready

2023 | Nambucca, Kempsey & Stuarts Point, NSW, Australia

Get Techy Get Ready scaffolded and helped participants to download, install and explore emergency related apps on their mobile device, helping them stay safe during weather events and fires. This workshop empowered seniors to overcome the resistance to downloading apps onto their mobile phones with a focus on emergency apps.

  • "I found it very helpful to be shown which are the most reliable services in an emergency."

    - Participant

  • "I can see myself trying to download apps when I get a new phone."

    - Participant

  • "I'm grateful to receive help with technology and how it can help me prepare for disasters."

    - Participant

72%

of participants said that they would now talk to family and friends about emergency preparations before a weather event.

55%

of participants described themselves as feeling more confident about using emergency apps than they had before the workshop.

Outputs and Outcomes

  • 3 events

  • Empowering people

  • Disaster preparation

  • Informing the community

Partners

Resilient Communities is an OzGREEN initiative. © OzGREEN 2020 | OzGREEN is an ACNC registered Australian Charity

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