WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

We have developed training courses specifically for our Senior Citizens so that they can learn about computers without feeling under pressure to keep up with the "youngsters". Membership is open to Novocastrian residents over the age of 55 years, as well as residents of nearby Local Council areas.

Teaching is provided by a band of volunteers,prepared to share their knowledge and give their time, so that we can provide training at minimum cost.

Clubroom

Being a member of ASCCA ( Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association ), we have access to ASCCA's resources and links to other Seniors' Computing Clubs throughout Australia.

As well as our computing sessions and meetings,we arrange outings for our members, so on our web site you'll find details of upcoming events and also a record of recently completed activities.

The Training CD

The three CDs used as integral parts of the courses will be available for purchase for members. CDs have been revised in 2010 and contain all courses. Presentations can be viewed in either HTML or PPT format, while notes are in DOC and PDF format.

Necessary viewers are included for those people who do not have the Microsoft programs on their computers.

Grants

Microsoft grants are made under the Microsoft Software Donation Program.
Newcastle City Council gave us $500 to pay the expenses involved with our first seminar on Adaptive Technology.
$4,000 was received from the Area Assistance Scheme and allowed us to purchase additional computers and web-cams.
$2,600 was provided for the Telstra Connected Seniors program in which members learnt how to take advantage of their mobile phones' facilities