A generous group of young locals have launched a digital help program to support seniors in the city struggling with technology.
The Logan Youth Action Group (LYAG) is a collection of young people aged 14 to 24 who live, work or study in Logan.
Last year, the group created a handbook to help seniors get online and navigate the digital age, called the Seniors Digital Guide.
LYAG’s next innovation is a service the team calls Digital Help Hubs, which will be run at local retirement villages.
The hubs will be delivered in partnership with Logan libraries and Logan City council, running on Saturdays or any day from Monday to Saturday during school holidays.
LYAG members are both generous and passionate when it comes to the local community, and in the last year have worked hard to turn ideas into practical and effective projects.
In 2024, the 20-strong team volunteered at community events, participated in university research, and worked with local councillors to improve the city.
They appeared on television, hosted events, cleaned local parks, and maintained a community garden they built at Jimboomba a few years ago.
Group member Kaela Lowry earlier this year said the team enjoyed creating change about “things that are important to young people”.
Ms Lowry, who studies business and environmental science at Griffith University, joined the group to spark environmental change in Logan.
“I wanted to implement a few different environmental initiatives… and then I found other interests in it as well,” she said.
“Our generation is very knowledgeable about what is going on around the world and in the community.
“Even though there is a stereotype there, I think young people are quite passionate about social justice, climate action and other things that are important topics to the world.
“A lot of people want to see change and are willing to put in a bit of hard work to see that happen.”
To book call a Digital Help Hub, call 3412 4459 or email libraries@logan.qld.gov.au
The Seniors Digital Guide can be accessed online via lccqld.com/seniors-digital-guide
Youth help oldies navigate digital age
