Free NZ Family Tech Safety Checklist
A simple printable checklist for families helping an older parent stay safer with phones, tablets, passwords and scam messages.
This checklist is made for New Zealand seniors and families. It gives you a calm, practical way to check the most important technology safety settings without needing technical knowledge.
It is useful if you are helping a parent, partner, grandparent or older family member feel more confident using everyday devices.
Who this checklist is for
This checklist is useful if you are:
- Looking for a simple way to review technology safety at home
- Helping an older parent set up a phone, tablet or laptop
- Worried about scam texts, passwords or confusing settings
- Checking emergency contacts or medical alarm details
What is inside the checklist
The free checklist includes:
- Basic phone and tablet safety checks
- Scam message warning signs
- Password safety reminders
- Emergency contact setup prompts
- A simple home technology review
- Questions to ask before choosing a medical alarm
- A family support notes section
It is designed to be printed or saved as a PDF.
You do not need to do everything in one day. Start with the first few items, then work through the rest when you have time.
Why this matters
Phones, tablets and computers can be useful, but they can also become confusing when settings, passwords, scam messages and updates pile up.
A short checklist makes it easier to focus on the basics.
You do not need to make every device perfect. The goal is to make everyday technology easier to use, easier to understand and safer for the person using it.
Download the free checklist
Use the checklist at home, during a family visit, or when helping an older parent set up a new device.