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Guest: Delia Rickard Online scammers steal billions of dollars from Australians every year. And even as we become wise to their tricks, cyber criminals are stepping it up with ever more sophisticated schemes that are getting harder to spot. Host Val Quinn talks to Delia Rickard, the Deputy Chair of the ACCC, about the types of scams targeting your money and personal information, ways to avoid them, and what to do if you’ve been scammed. IMPORTANT! If you suspect you’ve been caught up in a scam, you can report it to ScamWatch: https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/ Be Connected provides a comprehensive course to help you find help and support if you’ve been scammed: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/safety-first/help-and-support If you’re concerned that your identity might have been stolen, contact ID Care: https://www.idcare.org/ Delia reminds us that it’s a good idea to use your free credit reference check to see if criminals might have used your identity: https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/credit-reporting/access-your-credit-report If you feel you need additional support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 (24/7) or visit https://www.lifeline.org.au or https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Definitions from this episode: The ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority) is helping the telcos disrupt text messages and scam callers: https://www.acma.gov.au/ Malware scams work by installing software on your computer that allows scammers to access your files or watch what you are doing on your computer. Scammers use this information to steal your personal details and commit fraudulent activities. Scamwatch publish a free PDF to help individuals and businesses learn about scams: https://www.accc.gov.au/publications/the-little-black-book-of-scams Cryptocurrency (Crypto) is any form of currency that exists digitally or virtually and uses cryptography to secure transactions. Delia warns about online crypto scams and about the risks of paying online using cryptocurrency. DISCOVER MORE: Sign-up and build your digital skills for free at BeConnected: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au Learn how to avoid scams and tricks: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/safety-first/avoiding-scams-and-trick

Guest: Catriona Lowe Scams are getting harder to spot. As they become more sophisticated and convincing, it’s easier than ever to be tricked into handing over your money or personal details. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Deputy Chair, Catriona Lowe talks with host Valens Quinn about how you can help to protect yourself, and the work of the National Anti-Scam Centre.  Subscribe to the Be Connected newsletter to receive your copy of the Scams guide discussed in this episode. Discover more: Learn more about the National Anti-Scam Centre Sign-up and build your digital skills for free at Be Connected Learn how to identify and avoid scams Learn how to stay safe on social media Learn more about antivirus software, protecting your privacy online and more in our advanced online security topic Scamwatch publishes a free ‘Little black book of scams’ to help individuals and businesses learn about scams If you’ve been caught up in a scam, you can report it to ScamWatch Learn more about the work ScamWatch is doing to protect Australians When you need support in a crisis, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 (24/7) or visit Lifeline or Beyone Blue Listen to more podcast episodes Join us on Facebook Valens Quinn on Instagram Valens Quinn on LinkedIn Find out more about Catriona Lowe Catriona Lowe on LinkedIn   Be Connected is an Australian Government Initiative developed by the Department of Social Services, the eSafety Commissioner and Good Things Foundation Australia. Be Connected builds the digital skills, confidence, and online safety of all Australians with engaging online learning resources, and a network of over 3,500 community organisations to support them to thrive in a digital world. Be Connected acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

Guest: John Davidson People have always enjoyed looking at photos, watching videos, listening to radio, reading books, and playing games. But does today’s technology make them better, easier, more enjoyable, or was the old way better? Join our host Val Quinn and award-winning technology columnist and reviewer from the Australian Financial Review, John Davidson, as we explore new ways of doing old things. Discover more: Sign-up and build your digital skills for free at Be Connected: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au Find tips for taking photos and using photo editors in our Fun with photos course: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/fun-things-to-do-with-your-photos Learn about online storage in our Using the cloud course: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/using-the-cloud Learn about protecting your online privacy in our free course: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/advanced-online-security/protecting-your-privacy-online Learn about online entertainment in the TV, movie and music streaming services course: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/introduction-to-smart-homes/tv-movie-and-music-streaming-services Learn about apps in our free courses: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/essentials/all-about-apps & https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/useful-apps Find interactive fun at the Be Connected Games Centre: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/games Listen to more podcast episodes: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/podcast Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eSafetyOffice Valens Quinn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valensq/ Valens Quinn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valens-quinn-745b284/ John Davidson: https://www.afr.com/by/john-davidson-j7gay John Davidson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-davidson-322a3014/   Any views expressed in this episode are strictly personal views only and do not in any way reflect the opinion of the Australian government, the eSafety Commissioner or the Be Connected program. Be Connected is an Australian Government Initiative developed by the Department of Social Services, the eSafety Commissioner and Good Things Foundation Australia. Be Connected builds the digital skills, confidence, and online safety of all Australians with engaging online learning resources, and a network of over 3,500 community organisations to support them to thrive in a digital world. Be Connected acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

Guest: Julie Inman Grant Australia led the world by establishing the eSafety Commissioner, the first specialist agency dedicated to protecting citizens from online harms. It’s an initiative that is inspiring similar models in other countries, and which also fosters the Be Connected program and podcast. In this episode, the Australian eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant talks about the mission to ensure positive online experiences and create healthy internet habits for everyone. Warning: this episode discusses themes that may be distressing to some listeners. If you need support, contact: Lifeline 13 11 44 Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 Discover more: Sign-up and build your digital skills for free at Be Connected: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au Learn about the eSafety Commissioner and report online abuse at https://www.esafety.gov.au Read or download Online safety for grandparents and carers: https://www.esafety.gov.au/seniors/online-safety-grandparents-carers Learn about family tech agreements at https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/resources/family-tech-agreement Find resources for helping families stay safe online at https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents Find out about the Young Mentors program at https://www.esafety.gov.au/seniors/be-connected-young-mentors Learn how to avoid scams and tricks at https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/safety-first/avoiding-scams-and-tricks Julie Inman Grant at https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/who-we-are/about-the-commissioner Valens Quinn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valensq/ Valens Quinn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valens-quinn-745b284/ Listen to more podcast episodes: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/podcast Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eSafetyOffice   Be Connected is an Australian Government Initiative developed by the Department of Social Services, the eSafety Commissioner and Good Things Foundation Australia. Be Connected builds the digital skills, confidence, and online safety of all Australians with engaging online learning resources, and a network of over 3,500 community organisations to support them to thrive in a digital world. Be Connected acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

GUEST: Kate Bower Facial recognition. You can use it to unlock your phone and organise your photos, and in places like airports, stadiums, and banks it’s being used to add security features and convenience. But who exactly is watching you, and why? And do they have your permission? In this episode, Consumer Data Advocate at CHOICE, Kate Bower, highlights some of the concerns and benefits of the technology. Disclaimer: Any views expressed in this episode are strictly personal views only and do not in any way reflect the opinion of the Australian government, the eSafety Commissioner or the Be Connected program. DISCOVER MORE: Sign-up and build your digital skills for free at Be Connected: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au Watch a video about FaceID in the iPhone: Security and privacy course: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/apple-iphone-getting-started/iphone-security-privacy Read the CHOICE article about retailer use of facial recognition: https://www.choice.com.au/consumers-and-data/data-collection-and-use/how-your-data-is-used/articles/kmart-bunnings-and-the-good-guys-using-facial-recognition-technology-in-store Find Kate Bower at https://www.choice.com.au/authors/kate-bower Kate Bower on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KateABower Valens Quinn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valensq/ Valens Quinn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valens-quinn-745b284/ Listen to more podcast episodes: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/podcast Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eSafetyOffice   Be Connected is an Australian Government Initiative developed by the Department of Social Services, the eSafety Commissioner and Good Things Foundation Australia. Be Connected builds the digital skills, confidence, and online safety of all Australians with engaging online learning resources, and a network of over 3,500 community organisations to support them to thrive in a digital world. Be Connected acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

Artificial intelligence (AI) help machines think like humans and mimic our actions. So where can we find AI in action in our daily lives? What are the benefits and risks of the technology? And, will AI enable machines that are conscious and self-aware, like a human being? Master of Information Technology, Steve Nouri, joins host Valens Quinn to explore these and other fascinating possibilities. Disclaimer: Any views expressed in this episode are strictly personal views only and do not in any way reflect the opinion of the Australian government, the eSafety Commissioner or the Be Connected program. DISCOVER MORE: Sign-up and build your digital skills for free at BeConnected: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au Listen to more podcast episodes: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/podcast Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eSafetyOffice Valens Quinn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valensq/ Valens Quinn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valens-quinn-745b284/ Steve Nouri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenouri/ Steve Nouri on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevenouri   Be Connected is an Australian Government Initiative developed by the Department of Social Services, the eSafety Commissioner and Good Things Foundation Australia. Be Connected builds the digital skills, confidence, and online safety of all Australians with engaging online learning resources, and a network of over 3,500 community organisations to support them to thrive in a digital world. Be Connected acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

What is the dark web and how do I get onto it? Can I make a house with a 3D printer, and why do some websites ask if I’m a robot? In this episode, broadcaster Zoe Warne puts tricky questions from the Be Connected audience to host Valens Quinn.   DISCOVER MORE: Sign-up and build your digital skills for free at BeConnected: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au Learn about the internet in the Using the internet course: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/the-absolute-basics/what-is-the-internet Learn about cookies in the Understanding web browsers course: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/safety-first/understanding-web-browsers Learn about the Facebook in the Social media apps topic https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/social-media-apps Find out about the cloud in the What is the cloud? course: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/introduction-to-smart-homes/what-is-the-cloud Learn about scams in the Identifying and avoiding scams topic: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/identifying-and-avoiding-scams Learn about music on the internet in the TV, movie and music streaming services course: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/introduction-to-smart-homes/tv-movie-and-music-streaming-services Watch a video about FaceID in the iPhone: Security and privacy course: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/apple-iphone-getting-started/iphone-security-privacy Download the Remind Me app for your device from Google Play or the App Store. Listen to more podcast episodes: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/podcast Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eSafetyOffice Valens Quinn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valensq/ Valens Quinn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valens-quinn-745b284/ Find Zoe Warne at https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoewarne/   Be Connected is an Australian Government Initiative developed by the Department of Social Services, the eSafety Commissioner and Good Things Foundation Australia. Be Connected builds the digital skills, confidence, and online safety of all Australians with engaging online learning resources, and a network of over 3,500 community organisations to support them to thrive in a digital world. Be Connected acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

"Any views expressed in this episode are strictly personal views only and do not in any way reflect the opinion of the Australian government, the eSafety Commissioner or the Be Connected program." Guest: Tegan Jones In the 50-odd years the internet has existed, it has utterly transformed human existence. In this episode, host Val Quinn and award-winning journalist and tech commentator Tegan Jones explore how the internet of the future could be even more amazing.  Discover more: Sign-up and build your digital skills for free at BeConnected: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au Learn about the internet at Be Connected with the What is the internet course: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/the-absolute-basics/what-is-the-internet Learn about how you can protect your personal information online: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/advanced-online-security/protecting-your-privacy-online Listen to more podcast episodes: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/podcast Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eSafetyOffice Valens Quinn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valensq/ Valens Quinn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valens-quinn-745b284/ Find Tegan Jones at https://www.finder.com.au/author/teganjones Download Tegan’s Block Climbing podcast from the app store for your device, or listen at: https://www.finder.com.au/block-climbing   Be Connected is an Australian Government Initiative developed by the Department of Social Services, the eSafety Commissioner and Good Things Foundation Australia. Be Connected builds the digital skills, confidence, and online safety of all Australians with engaging online learning resources, and a network of over 3,500 community organisations to support them to thrive in a digital world. Be Connected acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

Guest: Adam Turner There are more than 7 million apps for mobile devices, and around the world, people download around 250 million each day. In this episode, host Val Quinn is joined by Adam Turner, award-winning Australian technology journalist and long-time columnist for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald to talk about some of the apps that can help make your life more convenient, interesting, and, well, just plain better. DISCOVER MORE: Learn about apps in our free All about apps course: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/essentials/all-about-apps Learn about video calling apps in the free Connecting to others topic: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/essentials/connecting-to-others See this link: https://360degree.agency/en/5-apps-indispensaveis-para-quem-mora-na-australia-4/ See this link: https://www.edigitalagency.com.au/app-marketing/most-popular-apps-australia/ Sign-up and build your digital skills for free at BeConnected: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au Listen to more podcast episodes: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/podcast Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eSafetyOffice Valens Quinn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valensq/ Valens Quinn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valens-quinn-745b284/ Adam Turner: https://www.adamturner.com.au Adam Turner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adam_turner Listen to Adam Turner on his podcast, Vertical Hold: behind the tech news: https://verticalholdauaudio.libsyn.com Adam and Val mentioned the following apps: Built in apps: Calendar Reminders Google Maps Apple Maps Apple Health Google Fitness   Video apps: FaceTime Google Duo   News aggregators: Google news Apple news   Other apps: Waze Sleep Cycle Smiling Mind Gratitude Happiness Journal ABC News Netflix YouTube Rain Parrot Flight Radar 24 The Gibson App Essential Anatomy 5 Be Connected is an Australian Government Initiative developed by the Department of Social Services, the eSafety Commissioner and Good Things Foundation Australia. Be Connected builds the digital skills, confidence, and online safety of all Australians with engaging online learning resources, and a network of over 3,500 community organisations to support them to thrive in a digital world. Be Connected acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

Guest: Tegan Jones Crypto currency has been around for more than a decade, regularly making headlines for skyrocketing prices and equally spectacular crashes. So what is crypto exactly? Host Val Quinn talks to Tegan Jones from Finder.com.au about how it works, what it buys and whether it really is the future of money.   DISCOVER MORE: Learn about secure passwords in the free Managing passwords course: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/advanced-online-security/managing-passwords Learn how to protect yourself online in the Safety first topic: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/essentials/safety-first Learn how to pay securely the Be Connected Paying safely in shops and online course: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/safety-first/paying-safely-online Sign-up and build your digital skills for free at Be Connected: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au Listen to more podcast episodes: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/podcast Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eSafetyOffice Valens Quinn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valensq/ Valens Quinn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valens-quinn-745b284/ Find Tegan Jones at https://www.finder.com.au/author/teganjones Download Tegan’s Block Climbing podcast from the app store for your device, or listen at: https://www.finder.com.au/block-climbing Learn more about cryptocurrency at: https://www.rba.gov.au/education/resources/explainers/cryptocurrencies.html Read about crypto scams at: https://www.smh.com.au/money/investing/scammers-shift-their-sights-from-card-payments-to-crypto-20220825-p5bcrv.html Read about other scams at: https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/types-of-scams Report scams via the Scam Watch (ACCC) at: https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/report-a-scam     Be Connected is an Australian Government Initiative developed by the Department of Social Services, the eSafety Commissioner and Good Things Foundation Australia. Be Connected builds the digital skills, confidence, and online safety of all Australians with engaging online learning resources, and a network of over 3,500 community organisations to support them to thrive in a digital world. Be Connected acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

Guest: Nelly Thomas What does the future hold? From electric vehicles, to robots, self-driving cars and getting your Wi-Fi from space, what are some of today’s most promising technologies and what role will they have in tomorrow’s world? In this episode, Nelly Thomas – comedian, broadcaster, podcaster and author – and host Val Quinn contemplate the changes ahead and discuss how these advances in technology can benefit us and how close the future actually is! DISCOVER MORE: Sign-up and build your digital skills for free at BeConnected: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au Listen to more podcast episodes: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/podcast Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eSafetyOffice Valens Quinn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valensq/ Valens Quinn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valens-quinn-745b284/ Nelly Thomas: https://www.nellythomas.com/ Listen to Nelly’s podcast, Person Place Thing, with Nelly Thomas: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/person-place-thing-with-nelly-thomas/id1516731626 Be Connected is an Australian Government Initiative developed by the Department of Social Services, the eSafety Commissioner and Good Things Foundation Australia. Be Connected builds the digital skills, confidence, and online safety of all Australians with engaging online learning resources, and a network of over 3,500 community organisations to support them to thrive in a digital world. Be Connected acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

It’s human nature to want to know where we come from and who we come from. Fortunately, the internet has made exploring your ancestry more accessible than ever. Host, Val Quinn talks to Nan Bosler AM, genealogist, author and great grandmother, about how you to start researching your family history online. Discover more: Sign-up and build your digital skills for free at BeConnected: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au Learn about getting started with ancestry in the free Be Connected course Researching Family History and register with Be Connected for a free copy of Meet your ancestors by Nan Bosler. Some of Nan’s favourite websites include: NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages for copies of birth, death and marriage certificates registered in NSW and NSW historical BDM indexes. The Ryerson Index is a free index to death notices appearing in Australian newspapers Australia's free online research portal, Trove is a collaboration between the National Library of Australia and hundreds of Partner organisations. WikiTree: The Free Family Tree allows genealogists to collaborate to grow and accurate single family tree using DNA and traditional genealogical sources. The Society of Australian Genealogists provides resources, archives, webinars, events and courses, with membership costing $10–20 per year. Find My Past is a paid service specialising in British and Irish records. Family Search is a paid service specialising in historical record collections in Australia and New Zealand. Scotlands People provides resources for searches about Scottish people, place, maps, plans and images. Nan used Ancestry.com.au for her DNA test but there are many other organisations that offer this service. Be sure to check the website’s privacy policy carefully to ensure you’re aware of how your DNA is being used. Nan’s book, The story of Bob Waterer and his family 1803-2010 is available to download from Aboriginal Support Group Many Warringah Pittwater Listen to more podcast episodes: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/podcast Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eSafetyOffice Valens Quinn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valensq/ Valens Quinn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valens-quinn-745b284/ Learn about Nan Bosler: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nan_Bosler Be Connected is an Australian Government Initiative developed by the Department of Social Services, the eSafety Commissioner and Good Things Foundation Australia. Be Connected builds the digital skills, confidence, and online safety of all Australians with engaging online learning resources, and a network of over 3,500 community organisations to support them to thrive in a digital world. Be Connected acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

Guest: Alice Clarke It can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the complexity of devices, apps, plugs and settings involved with technology today. And if you’re not keeping up, are you being left behind? Join host Val Quinn and freelance journalist, producer and presenter focusing on the world of technology, Alice Clarke, as they tackle some common questions about the internet, computers, and mobile phones. If you’ve ever wondered why your device does that ‘weird’ thing, the answer might be right here. DISCOVER MORE: Sign-up and build your digital skills for free at Be Connected: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au Learn more about home internet and NBN in our free Wi-Fi and mobile networks course: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/essentials/wi-fi-and-mobile-networks Learn about passwords in our free managing passwords course: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/advanced-online-security/managing-passwords Learn about apps in our free course: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/essentials/all-about-apps Learn about synchronising and sharing photos in our free managing and storing your photos course: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/fun-things-to-do-with-your-photos/managing-and-storing-your-photos Learn more about how to store, sync and share your photos and other information from the cloud: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/using-the-cloud Learn all about iPhones: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/all-about-apple-iphones Learn all about Android phones: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/all-about-android-phones Listen to more podcast episodes: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/podcast Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eSafetyOffice Valens Quinn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valensq/ Valens Quinn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valens-quinn-745b284/ Alice Clarke: https://www.theage.com.au/by/alice-clarke-h1749m Alice Clarke on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-clarke-47089938/ Be Connected is an Australian Government Initiative developed by the Department of Social Services, the eSafety Commissioner and Good Things Foundation Australia. Be Connected builds the digital skills, confidence, and online safety of all Australians with engaging online learning resources, and a network of over 3,500 community organisations to support them to thrive in a digital world. Be Connected acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

Guest: John Davidson Are smartwatches all they’re cracked up to be? Can simply wearing a smartwatch make you live a longer and healthier life? Join our host Val Quinn and award-winning technology columnist and reviewer from the Australian Financial Review, John Davidson, as we explore the capabilities of wearable technology and find out if a smartwatch can indeed make you live longer.” DISCOVER MORE: Sign-up and build your digital skills for free at Be Connected: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au Learn about apps in our free courses: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/essentials/all-about-apps Learn about smart technologies in our free courses: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/introduction-to-smart-homes Learn about protecting your privacy online in our free course: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/advanced-online-security/protecting-your-privacy-online Listen to more podcast episodes: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/podcast Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eSafetyOffice Valens Quinn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valensq/ Valens Quinn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valens-quinn-745b284/ John Davidson: https://www.afr.com/by/john-davidson-j7gay John Davidson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-davidson-322a3014/?originalSubdomain=au About: Be Connected is an Australian Government Initiative developed by the Department of Social Services, the eSafety Commissioner and Good Things Foundation Australia. Be Connected builds the digital skills, confidence, and online safety of all Australians with engaging online learning resources, and a network of over 3,500 community organisations to support them to thrive in a digital world. Be Connected acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

Guest: Nelly Thomas From checking train times, booking restaurants, watching videos online, even controlling light switches, the internet has fundamentally changed the way we live our lives and interact with our world. Join our host Val Quinn and comedian, author, podcaster and radio presenter Nelly Thomas, as they explore the most fascinating facts about the internet. You’ll be the smartest person in the room on trivia night. DISCOVER MORE: Sign-up and build your digital skills for free at Be Connected: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au Learn about smart homes in our free courses: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/introduction-to-smart-homes Learn about protecting your privacy online in our free course: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/advanced-online-security/protecting-your-privacy-online Learn about social media apps: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/social-media-apps/introduction-to-facebook Learn about connecting to others with video calling: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/essentials/connecting-to-others Listen to more podcast episodes: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/podcast Val mentions YouTube for watching videos: www.youtube.com Val mentions Reddit for discussions: www.reddit.com Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eSafetyOffice Valens Quinn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valensq/ Valens Quinn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valens-quinn-745b284/ Nelly Thomas: https://www.nellythomas.com/ Listen to Nelly's podcasts: https://www.nellythomas.com/#/podcasts/ About: Be Connected is an Australian Government initiative developed by the Department of Social Services, the eSafety Commissioner and Good Things Foundation Australia. Be Connected builds the digital skills, confidence, and online safety of all Australians with engaging online learning resources, and a network of over 3,500 community organisations to support them to thrive in a digital world. Be Connected acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

Guest: Adam Turner Smart home technology is changing the way we live and interact in our homes. In this episode we explore some of the gadgets and connected devices that can make your life easier and more fun, save you time and keep you safer. In this episode, host Val Quinn is joined by Adam Turner, award-winning Australian technology journalist and long-time columnist for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald. DISCOVER MORE: Learn about smart homes in our free courses: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/introduction-to-smart-homes Learn about passwords and security in our free course: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/advanced-online-security/managing-passwords Sign-up and build your digital skills for free at Be Connected: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au Listen to more podcast episodes: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/podcast Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eSafetyOffice Valens Quinn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valensq/ Valens Quinn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valens-quinn-745b284/ Adam Turner: https://www.smh.com.au/by/adam-turner-hveya Adam Turner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adam_turner About: Be Connected is an Australian Government initiative developed by the Department of Social Services, the eSafety Commissioner and Good Things Foundation Australia. Be Connected builds the digital skills, confidence, and online safety of all Australians with engaging online learning resources, and a network of over 3,500 community organisations to support them to thrive in a digital world. Be Connected acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

Guest: Alice Clarke Our phones, computers and web browsers often ask us questions or make suggestions. They might be for updates our computers need to run better, messages about whether we should eject a disk or update our antivirus software. In this episode, freelance journalist, producer and presenter focusing on the world of technology, Alice Clarke, joins host Valens Quinn to shed some light on why our devices behave the way they do. Discover more: Learn about the cloud in our free course: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/introduction-to-smart-homes/what-is-the-cloud Learn about passwords and security in our free course: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/advanced-online-security Sign-up and build your digital skills for free at BeConnected: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au. Listen to more podcast episodes: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/podcast. Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eSafetyOffice. Valens Quinn on Instagram: @valensq. Valens Quinn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valens-quinn-745b284/ Alice Clarke: https://www.theage.com.au/by/alice-clarke-h1749m. Alice Clarke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-clarke-47089938/ Test internet speeds with: https://www.speedtest.net Find podcasts at: https://www.apple.com/au/apple-podcasts/. Get podcasts at: https://podcasts.google.com. Search for podcasts at: https://open.spotify.com About: Be Connected is an Australian Government Initiative developed by the Department of Social Services, the eSafety Commissioner and Good Things Foundation Australia. Be Connected builds the digital skills, confidence, and online safety of all Australians with engaging online learning resources, and a network of over 3,500 community organisations to support them to thrive in a digital world. Be Connected acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

Guest: Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson Do you feel like your phone, or your computer is listening to you? From weather apps to mobile games, food order services and social media networks, it seems the internet’s ability to spy on you is increasing. In this episode, host Valens Quinn and News Corp’s national technology editor Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson talk about online privacy: what the internet knows about you, how it tracks you, why it tracks you, and what you can do to limit how much it knows. Discover more: Learn more about internet security software and protecting yourself from viruses in our free antivirus course:https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/topic-library/advanced-online-security/using-antivirus-software Sign-up and build your digital skills for free at Be Connected: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au Listen to more podcast episodes: https://beconnected.esafety.gov.au/podcast Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eSafetyOffice Valens Quinn on Instagram: @valensq Valens Quinn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valens-quinn-745b284 Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/author/jennifer-dudley-nicholson Jennifer Dudley- Nicholson on Twitter: @jendudley Search with DuckDuckGo: https://duckduckgo.com For identify theft and cyber support: https://www.idcare.org Find out about scams: https://www.scamwatch.gov.au Report scams: https://www.cyber.gov.au/acsc/report About: Be Connected is an Australian Government Initiative developed by the Department of Social Services, the eSafety Commissioner and Good Things Foundation Australia. Be Connected builds the digital skills, confidence, and online safety of all Australians with engaging online learning resources, and a network of over 3,500 community organisations to support them to thrive in a digital world. Be Connected acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work, and pays respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.

This preview offers some common questions older Australians have about the online world in which we live. Listeners are encouraged to join the conversation, build their confidence and discover ways to stay safe online.