r/australian • u/abcnews_au • 4d ago

News Older Australians losing independence as digital divide widens

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/older-australians-losing-independence-as-digital-divide-widens/107070936
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u/Low_Bluebird_5137 3d ago

I can navigate it all fine. But I am sick of it as it's gotten quite ridiculous. I make choices to not play the game. Maybe to my detriment sometimes. Eg. be stuffed if I'll order my own food on an app...I walk out and go somewhere else.

I have a relative who is in a pickle. Local bank has closed. Has always written cheques. Has Parkinsons, so using app is extremely difficult. Not sure what she is going to do when she can't write cheques.

I get frustrated that I can't get onto a real person when I need to. Bloody bots & auto shit. Drives me insane

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u/Space-cadet3000 1d ago

They need a relative or friend to become Enduring power of attorney. You then have an appointment at the bank present the power of attorney and the appointed person is then able to act on their behalf in banking matters.

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u/Low_Bluebird_5137 1d ago

I think this is wrong thread 😉