Enabling Digital Transformation of SeniorNet New Zealand
During the lockdown, seniors throughout New Zealand are using the internet to keep on top of the latest COVID-19 news, purchase their groceries and stay in touch with family and friends. For those not online already, some everyday activities have become a struggle. That’s why Google New Zealand is sponsoring SeniorNet New Zealand in an effort to ensure all Kiwis are able to make full use of the internet to remain independent and active in society.
SeniorNet has been working for over 25 years in more than 60 locations across New Zealand with thousands of members, with the aim of creating a social environment for senior citizens to learn the skills they need to thrive in an increasingly digital world. Now, as the country undergoes lockdown restrictions, SeniorNet will transform their business and offering, to ensure those that cannot meet physically are being reached virtually.
SeniorNet Executive Officer, Heather Newell said, “Ironically our biggest challenge during this pandemic has been switching to a completely online learning environment. With Google's help and their learning tools, we can quickly transition to ensure that our members and prospective members are digitally savvy.”
SeniorNet Federation chairperson, Harvey Porteous said “This sponsorship will drive SeniorNet’s ability to continue to deliver the right learning environment and support of their peers, through the development of a virtual learning centre that will provide volunteers and tutors with best practice templates for scalable and accessible technology programs.”
Both Google and SeniorNet hope this will result in long lasting change for our senior community in New Zealand.
