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October 2026 News – Update

Welcome all to Term 4.

Term 4 has started well, with good attendance on our furst day back on 12/10 and at our mornig tea on 19/10 with an attendance of 70 members. The food arrangement worked as planne. Thank you to the team for this success.The Google Lens exercises were well received and enlightening to the members in attendance.

WriterPals has resumed, as has our Tbursday Zoom sessions.

For our next social outing, we will be visiting the Maitland Railways Museum located in Telarah (Please Note – Sunday).

Click here for all the details. Please fill in the form ASAP if you are planning to attend.

Note: Don’t forget our Christmas Lunch on Wednesday 9th December – more details later.


VOLUNTEERS needed

We are looking for Volunteers to help us teach technology to seniors, and you do not need to be an IT expert to make a difference.

What the Role Involves:

  • Basic Device Support: Assisting seniors with smartphones (Apple/Android), tablets, iPads, and computers.

  • Everyday Skills: Teaching how to send emails, make video calls to family, browse the web safely, and manage online banking or photos.

  • Time Commitment: Most programs ask for just 1 to 4 hours per week in a relaxed, patient, and social environment. Our main focus is Monday at Club Lambton were we have a general class in the morning followed by a 1 on 1 assistance class in the afternoon. We also have the general class at Wallsend library on Tuesday morning and at Adamstown library on Wednesday afternoon.

You may be a current active member who is now confident to help others.
You may have a friend who has considered doing something like this.
Please let them know and try us out. It is very rewarding to help seniors develop their understanding of technology. Tutors say that they also learn more about technology while teaching others.

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 Adamstown 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

ComputerPals offers ono-on-one assistance classes at Club Lambton on a Monday afternoon during school term.

Please phone 0478219220 to book in.

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

    • Understand your android apple phone or tablet.
    • Take better photos and create your own photobook.
    • Learn about internet and email security.
    • Windows 11

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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