Unique online banking training for West Auckland
Unique online banking training for West Auckland
The COVID lockdowns accelerated the switch to online banking and those who need an extra helping hand in West Auckland can do so from 22 – 31 August 2022.
The Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa (DIAA) has partnered with Kiwibank to develop Stepping UP training modules for online banking and these are being offered with the support of local library staff onboard DORA, a mobile classroom, as well as online via Zoom. DORA will be visiting Glen Eden, Avondale, Titirangi and Blockhouse Bay and then ending the Auckland tour at Manurewa (1-2 September).
Open to anyone, regardless of who they bank with, the free training helps empower those who want to confidently understand and use digital banking as well as equip them with tools to recognise and avoid online scams.
Operations Director for the Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa, Laurence Zwimpfer, said the main goal is to ensure that all communities can get ongoing support for online banking and other digital skills. “No one needs to be left out; our Stepping UP digital banking programme with Kiwibank and local library partners has already provided nearly 3000 New Zealanders with new skills and confidence to use online banking.”
Jo Cocker, Digital Literacy Specialist for Auckland Council’s Connected Communities, commented that there are still many people who aren’t confident making the switch to digital banking and who need more support to detect and avoid often experienced scammers. “A visit to DORA either in-person or online could see many more people in our communities with newfound digital confidence and capability”.
People who are interested in joining in a digital banking class, either on DORA or online by Zoom, can book a place by contacting their nearest library or phone 09 377 0209. They can also register themselves at www.steppingup.nz (Join a Class).
Three 1-hour sessions are being held each day, including an introduction to digital banking, online safety and security, and online transactions. People are welcome to attend all three sessions or whichever one interests them the most. Classes are held at 10am, 11.30am and 1.30pm.
- Monday & Tuesday 22-23 August: Glen Eden Recreation & Community Centre
- Wednesday & Thursday 24-25 August: Avondale Library
- Friday & Monday 26 & 29 August: Titirangi Library
- Tuesday & Wednesday 30-31 August: Blockhouse Bay Library
- Thursday & Friday 1-2 September: Manurewa Library
About DORA
DORA (Digital On-Road Access) is a 37-year-old bus, converted to a digital classroom in 2012. Suitable for around 8 adults, DORA can travel anywhere in New Zealand. All the equipment is powered by a fully self-contained solar electrical system and the on-board computers have multiple different ways of connecting to the internet, including satellite. DORA is supported by Kiwibank, Lottery Grants Board, Spark Foundation, Digital Wings and other business partners.
About Auckland Libraries
Auckland Libraries – Ngā Pātaka Kōrero o Tāmaki Makaurau is the public library system for the Auckland Region. It was created when the seven separate councils in the Auckland region merged in 2010. It is currently the largest public-library network in the Southern Hemisphere with 56 branches from Wellsford to Waiuku. All libraries have a great range of books, music, events, Auckland heritage and more.
About Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa
The Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa was established in 2018 to foster socially inclusive communities where everyone has equitable opportunities to meaningfully engage with digital technologies, and benefit from the use of them.
It aims to enhance the confidence and capability of people living in New Zealand to engage online to advance their own education, employment, health and wellbeing as well as that of their whānau.
The Alliance acts as a catalyst for digital inclusion initiatives, by working with local communities, not-for-profit organisations, business enterprises and government agencies to pursue a shared digital inclusion vision.
Any organisation or individual working to achieve a more digitally included community is welcome to become a partner of the Alliance.
About Kiwibank
Kiwibank is a purpose-driven organisation that has modern, Kiwi values at heart. Its trusted experts are focused on supporting New Zealanders to thrive and with more than a million customers, it is supporting more Kiwi to take action to be secure in their financial future every year.
For further information contact
Jo Cocker, Auckland Libraries, 021 242 0496 Jo.Cocker@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Laurence Zwimpfer, Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa, 027 430 6737 laurence@diaa.nz
Kara Tait, Kiwibank, 027 475 3521 kara.tait@kiwibank.co.nz