PBNC Technology Centre

14/09/2026

Contact us to find out more about this learning opportunity for you, your group, organisation or community 😊

We have been training lead digital mentors who will train new mentors in their communities to support people to use and access technology 🙌.

This is part of the Capacity Building Be Connected program, which has a train-the-trainer approach. In this last round, 13 new organisations are taking part all over Australia.

Learn more and meet the organisations delivering this program 👉 https://goodthingsaustralia.org/news/these-are-the-organisations-training-new-digital-mentors

Australian Government Department of Social Services eSafety Commissioner

08/09/2026

Click the link to download your own FREE online safety guide🙂

Our brand-new Online Safety Guide for parents and carers is here to support you in keeping your child safe online 🧒📲

From gaming and social media to cyberbullying and AI-generated content, the guide covers key online safety issues.

The guide can help you:
⚠️ understand common online risks and issues
💡 learn what helps in different scenarios
💬 talk with your child about what they do online
🤝 know how to respond if something goes wrong.

Start with a section or topic that feels most relevant right now, or dip in and out whenever you need it. Our goal is to help parents and carers feel more confident supporting young people to have safer, more positive experiences online.

📖 Download your free copy: https://news.esafety.gov.au/online-safety-guide

25/08/2026

01/04/2026

🐣🚀 ALERT: TECH BUNNIES ON HOLIDAY MODE 🚀🐣

The PBNC Technology Centre has officially gone into Maximum Chill + Chocolate Consumption Mode™ 🍫😎

📴 Systems powering down from Friday 3 April – Monday 6 April
🔌 Rebooting to full tech wizard status on Tuesday 7 April

During this time, you may experience:
🐰 Rogue rabbits replacing your Wi-Fi signal
🥚 Easter eggs appearing in your browser (not the fun kind)
🖨️ Printers developing “attitude”

Do not panic. Step away from the device slowly… we’ll fix everything when we’re back 😄

Until then, enjoy the break, embrace the chaos, and may your battery always be above 10% 🔋✨

See you soon for more tech-saving adventures! 💻🦸‍♂️

29/03/2026

Got a tech issue driving you crazy? 🤯

Just walk into our PBNC Technology Centre — no bookings needed!

We help with everything from phones, laptops, emails and apps to printing, passwords, updates and those “why won’t this work?!” moments.

📍 Walk-in support
🕘 Monday to Friday | 9am – 12:30pm
📞 02 6676 4555

PLUS 👉 Over 50? You can get 2 FREE one-on-one lessons through our Get Smart Seniors program with our awesome digital mentors!

PBNC Technology Centre @ Pottsville Beach Neighbourhood Centre
10B-12A Elizabeth St
Pottsville NSW

04/03/2026

23/02/2026

23/02/2026

Today, Good Things Australia has released a groundbreaking report revealing almost half a billion dollars in annual benefits could be gained by closing Australia’s digital divide for people who are most highly excluded.

The ‘Economic Benefits of Overcoming Digital Exclusion’ report is an Australian-first, providing an in-depth assessment of the impact that digital exclusion has on the Australian economy and the benefits that overcoming digital exclusion could have on individuals and society as a whole.

This research is critical to our mission of closing the digital divide so no one is left behind.

We’d like to thank leading economist Nicki Hutley for authoring this report and AUDA - .au Domain Administration for their support.

Want to find out more? The report is available to download from the Good Things website: https://goodthingsaustralia.org/news/economic-benefits-of-overcoming-digital-exclusion-report


Kate Thwaites MP Michelle Rowland MP Amanda Rishworth MP Ed Husic MP

09/02/2026

🌐✨ Today is Safer Internet Day 2026! ✨🌐

Australia is joining people in 180+ countries around the world to celebrate Safer Internet Day — a great reminder that the internet can be a force for good when we all use it responsibly. It’s not just about tech, it’s about people, respect and safety online.

Whether you’re at home, work, school, or scrolling with your morning coffee ☕, take a minute to:

🔐 Update your privacy settings
🤝 Be kind and respectful online
💬 Talk with your kids/friends about safe habits
📱 Think before you click, share or post

Online safety isn’t a one-day event — it’s an ongoing conversation. Let’s make 2026 the year we support each other in building a safer, kinder internet for everyone! 🌟

Here’s to smarter habits, positive connections, and digital wellbeing! 💪💻

Visit Australia's eSafety Commissioner for heaps of helpful information: https://www.esafety.gov.au/