Click Smart: A Free Cyber Safety Series for Perth Seniors and Beginners

Learning to use a computer, tablet, or smartphone confidently is a wonderful thing — it keeps you connected to family, makes everyday tasks easier, and opens up a world of information. But it also means learning to recognise the small number of people out there trying to take advantage of that connection.

That's exactly why we created Click Smart — a free, ongoing series of short, plain-English articles written especially for adult beginners and seniors here in Perth, Western Australia. No jargon, no scare tactics, and no assumption that you already know your way around a keyboard. Just clear, practical lessons you can read at your own pace, one topic at a time.

Why We Started This Series

Scams aren't new, but the way they reach us keeps changing — email, text messages, phone calls, even social media. Unfortunately, older Australians are often specifically targeted, not because they're any less capable, but because scammers assume they might be. The best defence isn't fear — it's simply knowing what to look for, so you can go about your day online with quiet confidence instead of second-guessing every message that lands in your inbox.

Each article in this series tackles one specific topic, using real examples relevant to WA residents, and always ends with clear, practical steps you can take straight away.

What's in the Series So Far

What Is Phishing? A Simple Guide for Perth Seniors and Beginners Start here if you're new to the topic. We explain what phishing actually means, why it works, and the one simple question to ask yourself before clicking anything unexpected.

Text Message Scams (Smishing): What Perth Residents Need to Know Fake parcel delivery texts and bogus bank alerts are everywhere. Learn how to tell a genuine text from a scam in seconds.

Understanding Scam Phone Calls (Vishing) Targeting WA Seniors From fake ATO threats to bogus "tech support" callers, this lesson covers the phone scams currently doing the rounds in WA — and how to hang up with confidence.

How to Create a Strong Password You'll Actually Remember A simple, memorable method for building passwords that are genuinely hard to crack, without needing to write them all down on sticky notes.

How to Recognise a Fake MyGov or Centrelink Email or Text Because so many of us rely on MyGov and Centrelink, these are amongst the most common scam targets. Learn the tell-tale signs and how to check if a message is genuine.

Learning Works Best With a Little Support

Reading is a great first step, but there's nothing quite like having someone sit down with you, in your own home, and walk through it together at your own pace.

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Ess Click offers friendly, easy-to-understand lessons designed specifically for seniors to help identify scams, avoid online fraud, and build confidence with technology in a safe and non-intimidating way. If you or a loved one would like support learning how to recognise scam warning signs and stay protected online, please contact Ess Click to arrange a personalised lesson.