SENSE Whanganui is a community-based digital safety initiative helping people build confidence and stay protected online. Whether you’re worried about scams, struggling with passwords, or simply want to understand your device better, we offer relaxed, friendly and FREE drop-in sessions where you can learn at your own pace.
SAFE • EDUCATED • NAVIGATING • SECURE • EMPOWERED
What We Offer Free
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Check-ups for your device
Quick safety health checks – updates, settings, scam alerts. -
Help with passwords and accounts
Learn simple, safe ways to manage passwords without getting lost. -
Scam and fraud awareness
How to recognise risky messages, links, and calls. -
Safer social media use
Privacy settings, messages, blocking, reporting. -
Support for older adults and beginners
No question is too small. No jargon. No judgement.
SAFE • EDUCATED • NAVIGATING • SECURE • EMPOWERED
Where & When
Gonville Library – FREE drop-ins weekly from 24 November
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Every Monday
(Check our Facebook page for up-to-date details we will have a Christmas-New Year break and resume in 2026 ) -
10:00 am to Midday
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Bring your phone, tablet, or laptop.
More locations to be added as the programme grows.
Who Is It For?
SENSE Whanganui is especially helpful for:
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seniors
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low-income whānau
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social-housing tenants
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anyone living alone
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anyone who feels unsure or unsafe online
No need to be “good with technology” — this is for everyday Whanganui people.
Stay Cyber Safe Whanganui – Community Cyber Security Survey
Help us understand the real cyber safety needs of people in Whanganui.
Your voice will directly shape free support, workshops, and practical help across the district.
This short survey takes only 2–3 minutes and is completely anonymous.
By sharing your experience with scams, passwords, devices, and online safety, you’ll help us build services that genuinely meet the needs of everyday people — especially seniors, families, and anyone feeling unsure about online risks.
👉 Click Here to take the Cyber Security Survey (Google Form)
Why SENSE Matters
Digital safety can feel frightening or embarrassing to ask about. SENSE is here to change that. By removing fear, reducing risk, and giving people practical confidence, we help build stronger communities where everyone can participate more safely in the digital world.