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Is that true? Verifying claims online

Navigating mis & disinformation online 4
2026-12-16 10:00:00 2026-12-16 11:00:00 Australia/Melbourne Is that true? Verifying 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. Corio Library - Corio Meeting Room

Wednesday, December 16
10:00am - 11:00am

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Corio Library

Corio Meeting Room

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 fourth in a series of workshops; the first is Is This Fake News? Knowing Your Sources Online, the second is Can I Trust It? Assessing Websites and the third is Is That Real? AI Images and Deepfakes.

These may be attended separately or together.

What to expect:

  • This is an educational program that includes a presentation, individual and group activities.
  • You will learn about checking if a statement or claim can be checked, and how we can investigate to see if it is true or false.
  • It is facilitated by a library staff member and has an expected attendance of up to 15 participants.

Bookings:

Bookings are not required. 

 
Further information:

If you have any questions about this program or require assistance to book, please contact the library on the details below.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

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

TAGS: | recommended |

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This busy and vibrant branch serves Geelong’s northern suburbs. Highlights of this branch include zoned areas for study, reading and children’s activities, bilingual picture books, LOTE (Languages other than English) magazines, a learning English collection, World DVDs and a parenting collection. The library has a large meeting room for community hire, a range of accessibility features and a dedicated makerspace enabling discovery and creativity. Regular Baby, Toddler, Inclusive and Preschool Story Time sessions are held here, as well as events and programs for adults taking place throughout the year. 

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Children's Area
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Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
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Corio Meeting Room
Join us for a relaxed social session and a chat with friends. Bring your own knitting or crochet project or use our... more
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The Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre offers free career and employment advice.
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Children's Area
Join us for a fun-filled interactive session of songs and rhymes for babies and carers.
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Corio Meeting Room
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Toddler time
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Dance, sing and read along with your child at this action-packed program.
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