Tech Savvy Seniors - Introduction to Smartphones

Next date: Wednesday, 18 February 2026 | 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM

What to bring: We recommend bringing your own smartphone to practice with.

Phones used to be all about making calls, but now your mobile can do so much more. The range of new touchscreen smartphones allows you to access the internet, use social media, get live news updates, play music and video, and much more. They almost universally use touchscreens for control, however, which can be a challenge for people new to the technology.

Maybe you’ve never owned a mobile and are curious about why you’d choose a smartphone. Perhaps you want a mobile phone that does more than your current keypad style handset, or are looking to learn more about the smartphone you already own. This workshop has something to satisfy each of you.

In this workshop, you will learn the basics of how to navigate your way around a smartphone with a touchscreen. You will learn how to turn the phone on and off, make and receive calls, add a contact and look up a contact, and change the volume on the phone. You will also learn briefly about apps, what they are, how to download them, and the costs associated with them. Note that this workshop has a good deal in common with the Introduction to Tablets workshop. If you’ve already attended that workshop, let your presenter know – you may already be a whiz with touchscreen gestures!

Tech Savvy Seniors is a NSW Government Initiative in Partnership with Telstra designed as an introduction to technology for those aged 60+.