After DL MEN; Additional resources
If you’ve completed a Digital Literacy MEN course and are looking to practice your new knowledge, or explore more of the online world, then check out the directory of additional resources that we have put together below. You’ll find a variety of different community resources and links to further learning that will allow you to use your new skills to get connected and stay connected to your community.
Age Action eLearning
If you have finished a DL MEN course with us or would like to practice your new digital skills, we have developed a lot of free content which you can access by clicking on the links below to access our eLearning platform. We have developed modules on online safety, booking a flu vaccine online, and even online dating!
Online safety: this module will help you to spot the signs of a scam and help to keep you safe online. it.
Let’s be online: this module goes through some day-to-day things you can do online, such as booking a train or your flu vaccination appointment.
Online dating: this module goes into the basics of online dating and how to spot and avoid romance scams. Click here to access it.
Directory of additional resources:
Having digital skills can make the real world much more accessible, it can bring people together and make them feel more connected.
Below we have put together a list of organisations that might be useful for further social or digital connections.
| Resource | Area | About | Website | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access IT: | Digital skills | Offers a wide range of I.T. training courses designed for everyone. | https://accessit.ie/ | info@accessit.ie | 353 51 374849 |
| Active Retirement Ireland | Social | Local groups with activities are aimed at keeping older people active and well. | https://activeirl.ie/ | info@activeirl.ie | 01 8733836 |
| Adult Education Ireland: | Education | Find Adult education courses | https://www.adulteducationireland.ie/ | ||
| Adult Literacy for Life: | Education | Hobby and professional courses. | https://www.adultliteracyforlife.ie/free-courses/ | 1800 20 20 65 | |
| Age & Opportunity: FitLline | Physcial health | FitLine is a volunteer-led telephone-based motivation line that encourages callers to get more active. | FitLine - Age & Opportunity | fitline@ageandopportunity.ie | 1800 303 545 |
| Alone | Digital resources and befriending | Some digital resources about using the internet. Alone also offer a befirending service. | https://alone.ie/make-a-referral/ | 1800 20 30 30 | |
| An Cosán | Education | An Cosán provides people of all ages with pathways to learning, leadership and enterprise. | www.ancosan.ie | digitalinclusion@ancosan.ie | 01 462 8488 |
| Church of Ireland | Religious | Church of Ireland map or use a search engine like Google to search for your local parish. | Find a Church of Ireland parish church - Church of Ireland - A Member of the Anglican Communion | ||
| Dublin City University | Education | Age friendly opportunities | https://www.dcu.ie/agefriendly/age-friendly-learning-opportunities-dcu | ||
| Dyslexia Ireland | Education | Learning resources for adults with dyslexia. | https://adultdyslexiahub.ie/ | ||
| E-college | Education and digital skills | A variety of online courses, including digital skills. | https://www.ecollege.ie | 1800 855 831 | |
| Education and Training Board: | Education | https://www.etbi.ie/ | info@etbi.ie | 1800 20 20 65 | |
| Fáilte isteach | Volunteering/ English classes | Welcoming migrants through English classes taught by volunteers | https://www.thirdageireland.ie/failte-isteach | failteisteach@thirdageireland.ie | 046 9557766 |
| HSE Local Health offices | Health | Your Local Health Office is your entry point to community health and personal social services | https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/1/lho/ | ||
| Local Sports Partnerships | Physical health | There is a network of 29 Local Sports Partnerships across Ireland. These LSPs undertake a wide range of actions with the aim of increasing sport and physical activity participation levels in their local communities. | LSP Contact Finder | Sport Ireland | contactus@sportireland.ie | 01 8608800 |
| Men's Shed | Social | A ‘men’s shed’ is a community based project, where men can come together to learn, share skills and make long-lasting friendships together. | All Provinces | Irish Men's Sheds Association | info@menssheds.ie | 0818 900 800 |
| National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA): | Education | Free courses and help with reading, writing and spelling. | https://www.learnwithnala.ie/catalog?pagename=tutoring-service | 1 800 20 20 80 | |
| Parishes - Archdiocese of Dublin | Religious and social | Archidocese of Dublin map or use a search engine like Google to search for your local parish. | Church Maps | Archdiocese of Dublin: | communications@dublindiocese.ie | 01 8087500 |
| SECAD Ireland | Education | A variety of online courses. | https://training.secad.ie/all-courses/ | info@secad.ie | 021 461 3432 |
| Saored | Education | English classes | www.saored.com | ||
| Springboard+ | Education | A variety of free courses. | https://springboardcourses.ie/ | ||
| Siel Blue | Physical health | Exercises for older adults and people living with chronic diseases. | Exercise Classes for the Elderly | Exercise with Us Online | 01 2096889 | |
| The National Volunteering Database | Volunteering/ social | Volunteering is great way to connect with others in your local community. | Website: I-VOL – The National Volunteering Database | info@volunteer.ie | 01 636 9446 |
| Trend Micro | Online safety | Internet Safety Programme for Older Adults | https://www.trendmicro.com/internet-safety/contact-us | ||
