Free online digital tools in Australia include government-backed resources like Be Connected for digital literacy, AusH2 for hydrogen industry data, and Scootle for education.

Popular free tools for business include Canva, Trello, and MailChimp. These resources help improve skills, efficiency, and operational capacity without cost. Geoscience Australia.

Key Free Digital Tools in Australia

• Government & Safety:
  • Be Connected: Free courses for older Australians on internet safety, apps, and devices.
  • Digital Readiness Assessment Tool: Helps businesses assess digital maturity and improve operations.
  • AusH2: Geoscience Australia’s tool for mapping hydrogen potential.
• Business & Productivity:
  • Canva: Free design for professional marketing materials.
  • Trello: Collaboration and project management tool.
  • MailChimp: Email marketing for smaller business volume.
  • Google Workspace: Collaboration tools (Docs, Sheets, Drive).
  • Microsoft 365 (Web/Mobile): Free document editing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Education & Learning:
  • Scootle: Curated teaching resources aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
  • Prodigy: Maths game covering Australian curriculum (Years 1–8).
  • Scratch: Visual programming tool for coding stories and games.
• Study & Research:
  • Grammarly: Grammar and spell check.
  • National Library of Australia: Digital collections and online access.

Small Business Resources

• Digital Readiness Tool: Assesses digital capability.
• Business.gov.au: Provides tools for rostering, marketing, and time management.
• Basecamp: Free version available for up to 3 projects and 20 users. Department of Industry Science and Resources.

Job Search & Skills

• Digital4Work: Program for Workskil Australia clients.
• Be Connected: Covers apps, desktop, and safety.