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The Tech Savvy Seniors (TSS) program provides older people in NSW with access to low-cost digital literacy training at all levels on the use of computers, tablets, smartphones, and online applications and cyber safety.
The Tech Savvy Seniors (TSS) program was launched in 2012 as a NSW Government initiative, in partnership with Telstra. The TSS program provides older people in NSW with access to low-cost or free digital literacy training at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels on the use of computers, tablets, smartphones, and online applications such as email, social media and cyber safety.
Approved Adult and Community Education (ACE) providers deliver the Tech Savvy Seniors Program to seniors in Sydney metropolitan locations as well as in regional and remote communities across NSW.
Digital inclusion helps seniors to be active and independent members of their immediate and broader communities. Digital inclusion facilitates access to information and services and strengthens the social connections through which emotional and practical resources are shared.
For more information about the TSS program, please visit https://www.telstra.com.au/tech-savvy-seniors.
This program is administered by Department of Communities and Justice.
Who can apply
Please ensure you review and read the NSW Tech Savvy Seniors 2025-26 Grant Program Guidelines
All grant applicants are required to meet the following eligibility criteria:
Who the grant is targeted towards
Prioritisation criteria under the grant program includes:
Types of projects funded under this grant
Please ensure you review and read theNSW Tech Savvy Seniors 2025-26 Grant Program Guidelines
NSW Tech Savvy Seniors Grant Program 2024/25 recipients
When the project can start and end
The project should be started by 1 July 2025 and the project must be completed by 30 June 2026.
What costs you can apply for
Funds can only be used for expenses/activities directly associated to the grant. Your application must clearly outline your proposed expenditure in relation to the funding amounts identified above and included in the budget you submit with your application.
What costs you can't apply for
Items or activities that funding cannot be used for include:
This is an Targeted Competitive Grant Round,
Please ensure you review and read the NSW Tech Savvy Seniors 2025-26 Grant Program Guidelines to check if your organisation is Eligible to apply.
Each applicant, as part of an application response, must confirm that they meet the eligibility criteria.
Applicants that do not address the eligibility criteria in full may be excluded from the application process at the department's discretion.
Successful applications will be decided by: DCJ delegated decision maker
Applications will be reviewed by the eligibility team for eligibility and compliance with guidelines and eligible criteria. They will then be subject to the assessment process which will include assessment by the Assessment Team and Assessment Panel.
The Minister or delegated DCJ officer will be the decision-maker.
Applicants will be formally notified on whether their application has been successful. It is an applicant’s responsibility to ensure all contact details are up to date.
Anticipated assessment outcome date is 30/08/2025
Anticipated date for funding deed execution with successful applicants is 30/09/2025
If you require any assistance or have any queries relating to this grant, please contact via email: Contact.SeniorsCard@dcj.nsw.gov.au
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