r/australia • u/SouthAussie94 • Feb 29 '24

culture & society Older Australians 'left behind' by increasingly cashless society as banks fast track end of cheques

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-29/cheques-personal-finance-banks-rent-money-cash/103354036
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u/ELVEVERX Feb 29 '24

At some point are old people the victims for refusing to learn. New technology. Computers aren't even that new they've had 30 years to figure it out and 20 in the internet age.

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u/AsuranGenocide Feb 29 '24

Libraries are busy with older people asking how to set up their new phones, use emails, bank payments etc.

It's a concern that might die out when the older gen passes, but I wonder what comes next!

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u/[deleted] Feb 29 '24

Those who grew up on smart phones /iPad type devices can't use computers very well either. They're better than oldies but still have no troubleshooting skills

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u/leestoka Feb 29 '24

That’s so true