Welcome to Digital Academy.
This page explains what to expect when using the Digital Academy website, in simple and clear language.
For full legal details, please see our Terms of Service.
What this website is
Digital Academy is a free online learning website created by Techie Gurus to help people learn how to stay safe online.
The lessons are designed especially for older Australians and focus on practical, everyday online safety.
This project received funding from the Australian Government, but Digital Academy is run by Techie Gurus, not the Government.
What we can and can’t do
We can:
- Share tips and examples to help you recognise scams
- Explain safer ways to use email, websites, and devices
- Help build confidence when using the internet
We can’t:
- Provide emergency help or live cyber support
- Monitor your devices or accounts
- Guarantee that you will never encounter a scam
Online threats change all the time, and no training can stop every risk.
If you need urgent help
If you think you are being scammed or something doesn’t feel right:
- Contact your bank immediately if money or card details may be involved
- Report the issue at cyber.gov.au
Acting quickly can make a big difference.
Your account
Some lessons require you to create an account so you can track your progress.
Please:
- Keep your login details private
- Use the website respectfully
- Let us know if you think someone else has accessed your account
Using our learning materials
You are welcome to:
- Watch videos
- Read lessons
- Download materials for your own personal use
Please don’t:
- Copy or sell our content
- Share it as part of paid training or business activities
Your privacy
We respect your privacy and take care with personal information.
We do not sell personal data.
Details about how information is handled are explained in our Privacy Policy.
Learning at your own pace
There is no rush.
You can:
- Pause videos
- Revisit lessons at any time
- Take breaks and come back later
Everyone learns differently, and that’s perfectly okay.
A final note
This page is here to explain things in a simple and friendly way.
For full legal terms and conditions, please refer to our Terms of Service.
If you still have questions or need help using the website, you can contact Techie Gurus through the details on our website.