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On Friday 22 August, 2025, Google Australia delivered Project BRIDGE (Building Resilience, Inclusion & Digital Growth for Elders) – supported by COTA Australia.
The event took place in Melbourne and also online and delivered a free Scams Awareness Training session and included a presentation by NASC ScamWatch.
This initiative is part of a broader effort to address the harm caused by scams and to build digital confidence amongst older Australians. Project BRIDGE aims to empower older Australians to become community advocates, so you have the skills to protect yourself from scams and educate your friends too.
Topics covered on the day included:
- Build Confidence: Gain the knowledge and readiness to protect yourself and become a digital mentor in your community.
- Stay Safe: Get practical tips for enhancing your digital safety and overall security.
- Identify Scams: Learn to recognise various scam tactics, including online, phone, mail, and in-person schemes.
- Understand Red Flags: Develop an instinct for common warning signs and suspicious behaviors.
- Know Your Next Steps: Discover how to react if you suspect a scam and where to report it for help.
Training and Information Videos:
Kate Andrews (Board Director, COTA Australia)
Welcome to Scams Training Day VIEW VIDEO
Bec Turner (Google Australia)
Scams Training Day – Introduction VIEW VIDEO
Senator Jane Hume
Scams Training Day – Opening Speech VIEW VIDEO
Yazan Mughrabi (Google Australia)
Topic: Creating a strong password VIEW VIDEO
Yazan Mughrabi (Google Australia)
Topic: Protecting yourself online -2FA Passkeys VIEW VIDEO
Jayde Richmond (National Anti Scam Centre)
Topic: Identifying Scams (NSW presentation) VIEW VIDEO
The Little Book of Scams:
ScamWatch has produced The Little Book of Scams, it is recognised internationally as an important tool for consumers and small businesses to learn about scams. It is available in 18 languages and you can read, listen to or download the book.
