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Is That True? Veryfying Claims Online

Navigating Mis & Disinformation Online 4
2026-10-30 11:00:00 2026-10-30 12:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Is That True? Veryfying Claims Online Have you ever encountered a public figure or news story claiming something that you weren?t sure about? Learn how you can fact check these claims. Boronggook Drysdale Library - Boronggook Drysdale Discussion Room 1

Friday, October 30
11:00am - 12:00pm

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Boronggook Drysdale Library

Boronggook Drysdale Discussion Room 1

Have you ever encountered a public figure or news story claiming something that you weren?t sure about? Learn how you can fact check these claims.

Sometimes a statement from a public figure or organisation doesn’t sound quite right. In this introductory session we’ll learn the skills and techniques to discover the facts and assess the claim ourselves.

This is the last of a series of four workshops; the first is Knowing Your Sources Online, the second is Fact Checking Online Content and the third is AI Images and Deepfakes. These may be attended separately or together.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Jobs & Life Skills | Computers & Digital Skills |

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The Boronggook Drysdale Library building, opened in April 2023, features communal spaces, quiet study areas, an adult changing places facility, a green roof, an internal courtyard garden, a City of Greater Geelong customer service point and resource-efficient systems. The sustainable building is a welcoming and safe space open to all.

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