For Kids & Young Adults

ATARNotes+  Click to register Click to access

Need help with your studies and access to the latest HSC study guides? With ATARNotes+ you get over 300 titles including course summaries, study notes, topic tests, practice exams, recorded lectures and an interactive flashcard revision tool. Study anywhere, at any time on any device. Includes all the ATAR Notes and Neap past exams.

Infobase Click to access

A great resource for a high school students and students studying English, Infobase has a large selection of HSC texts and critical views on literary figures including Jane Austen, Amy Tan, Aldous Huxley, Shakespeare and more. Infobase provides a Video Tutorial which might assist you to easily browse their collection.

LOTE4Kids Click to access

Storytime, in your own language. Help your kids learn a language and engage with reading. Choose from thousands of picture books in 50+ languages. Every book is fully animated, with English or LOTE subtitles and fully-voiced narration. New books and languages added every week. Apps available for apple and android devices.

National Geographic Kids Click to Access

Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Use this separate link for children’s dedicated computers.

Story Box Hub Click to access

Story Box Hub is an Australian online resource that showcases Australian children's books, read by a diverse range of storytellers. They provide an authentic online literature experience that engages children in the traditional art of storytelling. New stories are added regularly, along with detailed classroom ideas linked to the Australian Curriculum.

For Adults

Fee-free Short Courses Click to access

TAFE NSW, in conjunction with the NSW Government, offers a number of fee-free short courses that can be completed in just days or weeks, offering practical skills and experiences across a range of industries. Eligibility criteria must be met, see website for details.

Reading Writing Hotline - Literacy Resources Click to Access

The Reading Writing Hotline is Australia’s national telephone referral service for adult literacy and numeracy. Funded by the Department of Education and managed by TAFE NSW, they have compiled a range of useful online resources.

For Job Seekers

MyCareerMatch Click to access

MyCareerMatch is an online service to help you discover a career that's right for you. It reveals your strengths and personality style, the qualities you would bring to the job and 'must know' information about how to write a winning resume.

English as a Second Language & IELTS

IELTS Sample test questions & official practice test Click to access

Using IELTS official practice materials will enable you to familiarise yourself with the test format, experience the types of tasks you will be asked to undertake, test yourself under timed conditions and review your answers and compare them with model answers.

Learn a New Language

Mango Click to access

Mango is an online language-learning system that can help you learn languages like Spanish, English, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Mandarin Chinese, Greek, Italian, Russian and more. You can also access Mango Languages using the Mango Mobile mobile app on your Apple or Android device.

Learn Computer Skills

Compute Expert Click to Access

Learn how to Use Excel with  many easy to follow tutorials online

Excel Easy  Click to  Access

Excel Easy is an excellent free resource for anyone wanting to improve their skills in excel.

LearnFree Click to Access

LearnFree is a free, online resource (created by the Goodwill Community Foundation, operated by Setser Group Community, a registered nonprofit). It offers tutorials, lessons and videos on topics from literacy and numeracy to tech, software and smart phones.

Be Connected Click to Access

Be Connected is an Australian government initiative committed to increasing the confidence, skills and online safety of older Australians, offering free courses such as how to access the internet, using your device and keeping in touch with others online.

Tech Savvy Seniors YouTube channel Click to Access

This successful Tech Savvy Seniors program in NSW is funded by the NSW Government (through the Department of Family and Community Services) and Telstra. Training is delivered free. Visit their YouTube channel and work your way through the training videos (available in a variety of languages) to learn at your own pace from home or from your local library.