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PRESIDENT’S REPORT – October/November 2024
We have had a hectic period since the last committee meeting with…
A morning tea on 16/9 with guest speaker Scott Holding talking on driving licence requirements for older people – 106 people attended.
On 20/9 Sandra & I attended a Prez X Prez meeting at Dee Why RSL Club to discuss collaboration between Computer Pals clubs and revitalising ASCCA.
For Get Online Week we held a morning tea on 14/10 with guest speaker Tracey McMahon from NPBS talking on safe online banking and scams – 96 people attended.
Both days generated new members andrenewed members.
Our dedicated team of volunteers served cakes/biscuits on 16/9; and a delicious light lunch for Get Online Week on 14/10; along with tea/coffee both days (not all of the team are pictured).
My thanks to all who worked to make the days a success.
On 18/10 Sandra did a Zoom presentation to the Prez X Prez clubs / ASCCA on how we leverage Be Connected to support our club
On 25/10, Sandra, Carolyn, Judy, and I attended Sharon Claydon’s Seniors Forum at Wallsend, where we presented Computerpals as a public face and handed out information.
Barry Keen
President
ComputerPals Newcastle helps Seniors:
- To use computers, smartphones and tablets.
- To enrich their lives.
- To bridge the generation gap.Â
- 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).Â
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.Â
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…
Looking for something to listen to over the holidays?
Did you know Be Connected has a podcast series?Â
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.Â
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 2299Â
Wallsend Library, 30 Bunn Street, Wallsend NSW 2287
Adamstown Library, 75 Victoria Street, Adamstown NSW 2303
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