For Schools
A work experience program your students will actually remember.
Bytes & Biscuits gives secondary students in East Gippsland federally accredited volunteer experience, professional references, and real community impact — fully supported, fully supervised, and free.
We know how much lands on the desks of careers and work experience coordinators. Bytes & Biscuits is designed to be genuinely low-touch for schools — we handle training, supervision, and program support. You connect us with interested students and we take it from there.
Right Fit?
Who is this for?
Bytes & Biscuits suits students in Years 9–12 who are comfortable with everyday technology and want experience that involves working with people. No teaching background required — just patience, friendliness, and a willingness to explain things clearly.
It's a natural fit for students interested in healthcare, education, aged care, social work, IT, or any people-focused career — but the skills are transferable everywhere.
We currently work with schools across East Gippsland including Bairnsdale Secondary College, Nagle Catholic College, and Bairnsdale Christian College.
Real Outcomes
What the program involves
Participation has two parts.
First, students complete Digital Mentor training delivered by ESports Collective, using Good Things Australia's nationally recognised curriculum. Training covers how to explain technology clearly, how to support older learners patiently, and how to navigate the Be Connected program content. Training takes one day and can be delivered at ESports Collective or at your school.
Then, when they're ready, students deliver one-on-one or small group technology support to older community members (50+) — helping with things like video calling family, online banking, MyGov, and smartphone basics. Sessions take place at ESports Collective, at your school, or at partner community venues across East Gippsland.
Students are never unsupported. Our Lead Digital Mentors are present throughout.
Low Lift
What students come away with
Participation has two parts.
First, students complete Digital Mentor training delivered by ESports Collective, using Good Things Australia's nationally recognised curriculum. Training covers how to explain technology clearly, how to support older learners patiently, and how to navigate the Be Connected program content. Training takes one day and can be delivered at ESports Collective or at your school.
Then, when they're ready, students deliver one-on-one or small group technology support to older community members (50+) — helping with things like video calling family, online banking, MyGov, and smartphone basics. Sessions take place at ESports Collective, at your school, or at partner community venues across East Gippsland.
Students are never unsupported. Our Lead Digital Mentors are present throughout.
For Schools
What makes this easy for schools
We've designed this to put as little on your plate as possible. Here's what that looks like in practice:
Free — no cost to the school or students
Flexible delivery — at your school, at ESports Collective, or in the community
Timetable-friendly — sessions work around school calendars and term dates
We provide lunch during training days
Fulfils community service and work-related learning requirements
Regular progress reporting available on request
Students can participate for a full year or dip in and out based on availability
Register your school's interest
Whether you're ready to go or just exploring, fill in the form and we'll take it from there.
Be Connected Bytes & Biscuits is delivered by ESports Collective and funded by the Australian Government through the Be Connected program, managed by Good Things Australia.
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