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Remember to dress up and wear your Christmas colours.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT – December 2024

We have had another busy period since last month.

CLICK HERE for Brenton’s report on the Social Outing to Davistown on 1 November.

I participated in a webinar from the eSafety Commission on iPhone Basics on 7/11 on 11/11 there was no meeting at Club Lambton due to the RSL Remembrance Day activities. We held our Assistance session in the afternoon at Wallsend Library which went well. Luckily we were allowed to use the big room which gave us the space we needed.

Sandra and I attended the ASCCA AGM online on 12/11. Jenny Wilcox remains as President and we welcomed Paul Dovas in the new role of CEO (based in Sydney). Jody Chadban, Salvation Army Australia spoke about the new partnership agreement with ASCCA and Catherine Mattiske, (The Performance Company) spoke about AI. Ross Howard (Forest Cpals) and Deborah Martin (The Hills Cpals) joined the ASCCA Board as new board members. Work is progressing on Josweph Vijay’s project to develop a ‘playbook’ to assist existing and establishing new clubs.

On 20/11, I attended a webinar from Connecting Up on ‘From confused to confident: demystifying AI prompt writing’and concluded I’ve got a lot of learning to go before I consider I’m confident working with AI prompts – it’s a work in progress for me.

Barry Keen
President

ComputerPals Newcastle helps Seniors:

  • To use computers, smartphones and tablets.
  • To enrich their lives.
  • To bridge the generation gap. 
  • To become more self-reliant.

We assist seniors to find ways to benefit themselves and the community through their collective experience and knowledge.

What does ComputerPals Newcastle offer?

Our face-to-face Be Connected classes and much more are run from Club Lambton, Wallsend Library and Hamilton Library. Click here for our venues and times. We are also conducting online ZOOM sessions for other classes (check your email or (better still) you send us an email to enquire what’s on and when and how to get onto the session). 

Be Connected – What is it?

Be Connected is an Australia-wide Federal Government initiative empowering all Australians to thrive in a digital world. There are online learning resources as well as a network of community partners – the Be Connected Network – who offer in-person support so you can develop your digital skills and confidence.

Click here for more information on BeConnected.
Click here for the current timetable.
Click here to go to the Be Connected website.
Click here for our class venues and times.

Courses by ComputerPals

Here are some topics you might be interested in learning about:

    • Learn about Windows 10 and 11.
    • Understand your android apple phone or tablet.
    • Take better photos and create your own photobook.
    • Learn about internet and email security.
    • Special Interest Groups – Digital Photography, Creative Writing and MemoryPals.
Click here for information on ComputerPals Courses.
Click here for ComputerPals course descriptions.
Click here for more information on the special interest groups.

Use the Be Connected website to learn more about the presentation topics and available dates. 

eSafety Presentations

Some eSafety Presentations offered in 2024:
  • Apps for smarter travel
  • Useful tips for using your android phone
  • Iphone basics
  • Technology and your health
  • and more…
Click here for more information

Looking for something to listen to over the holidays?

Did you know Be Connected has a podcast series? 

With 12 episodes you can listen to today, there’s so much to discover over the holidays, including what online scammers don’t want you to know, internet trivia questions and more. 

Joining a Zoom session for the First Time?

Don’t worry, we can help you out.
Click here for a rundown on the ‘How to’ by BeConnected.
Click here for a print copy of the instructions.

Contact Us

Email address: contact@computerpals.org.au

Mobile: 0478219220 (please leave a message including your name and phone number)

Venue Addresses

Club Lambton, Lambton Bowling Club, 51 Kaloola Rd, Lambton NSW 2299 

Wallsend Library, 30 Bunn Street, Wallsend NSW 2287

Adamstown Library, 75 Victoria Street, Adamstown NSW 2303

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