Tech, tea and treats – Stay smart online: how to spot misinformation

Join us at Subiaco Library for Tech, Tea and Treats; where you can enjoy a cup of tea and some sweet treats, hear a educational talk about a specific tech related topic each month, then stay after the talk where our friendly staff are available to offer some one-on-one tech help for your mobile phone or tablet.

How to stay smart online

Misinformation is a catch-all term to include any type of manipulated, misleading, deceptive or inaccurate published information. Misinformation can affect public health, elections, disaster responses and individuals.

In this session you will:

• Think carefully about the information and media you see, especially online
• Learn to identify and compare different forms of information and media
• Find out how to verify information and media
• Learn how social media algorithm and AI work

Join this session for a demonstration of how to use these resources, then stay behind afterwards for some one-on-one assistance to get you started on your mobile phone or tablet.

Additional information

Getting to the event:

Subiaco Library has limited parking bays available at the rear of the building including two accessible parking bays. For more information on getting around Subiaco visit the city’s website.

Access and inclusion:

Subiaco Library is wheelchair accessible . For additional information please contact Subiaco Library on 9237 9300.

Ticket information:

You are not required to bring a ticket with you. Names will be checked at the door. Please note that space is limited and registration is essential. Please only register if you will definitely be attending.

More information:

For more events and programs at Subiaco Library visit the City of Subiaco events calendar, follow the Subiaco Library on Facebook or join the Cultural Services e-newsletter database by emailing library@subiaco.wa.gov.au.