Show Notes
Guest: Nelly Thomas
From checking train times, booking restaurants, watching videos online, even controlling light switches, the internet has fundamentally changed the way we live our lives and interact with our world. Join our host Val Quinn and comedian, author, podcaster and radio presenter Nelly Thomas, as they explore the most fascinating facts about the internet. You’ll be the smartest person in the room on trivia night.
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About: Be Connected is an Australian Government initiative developed by the Department of Social Services, the eSafety Commissioner and Good Things Foundation Australia. Be Connected builds the digital skills, confidence, and online safety of all Australians with engaging online learning resources, and a network of over 3,500 community organisations to support them to thrive in a digital world.
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