Getting around shouldn't mean relying on others or staying home. Whether you've stopped driving, prefer not to drive at night, or simply want more travel options, your smartphone can help you get where you want to go with confidence. Learn how to use Google Maps to plan journeys by car, bus, train or on foot, and compare the different ways to reach your destination. You'll discover how to use the Opal app to check public transport times, plan trips and stay updated while travelling. We'll also explain the Gold Opal card and how eligible seniors can save money on public transport. You'll then learn how Uber works, including how to request a ride, see the cost before booking, track your driver, and use simple safety features for peace of mind. Everything is demonstrated step by step on your own phone, with plenty of support and time to practise. No experience is needed, and you won't be booking any real trips during the class. Leave with the confidence to travel more independently and enjoy the freedom of getting where you want to go, when you want to go.
Face to face
- When getting around gets harder: how your phone keeps you independent
- Planning any trip with Google Maps: enter where you're going and see the way there
- Every way to get there: choosing between driving, public transport, walking or a car
- When's it coming?: checking bus and train times with the Opal app
- The $2.50 secret: how a Gold Opal card caps your daily travel, and how to make sure you get it
- A car to your door: ordering an Uber, understanding the price and wait, and the safety check that matters
- Practice and questions: plan your own real trips, with help right beside you
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Plan a journey to any destination using Google Maps
- Compare the different ways to get there: car, public transport, walking or rideshare
- Check bus, train and ferry departure times using the Opal app
- Understand how a Gold Opal card caps daily travel at $2.50, and use the right card to get it
- Order an Uber and understand the fare and wait time before confirming
- Make the essential safety check (matching the number plate) before getting into a rideshare car
- Feel confident and independent getting around, even without driving
