ThinkUKnow
Are you concerned about the safety of people online?
Would you like to learn how to stay in control whilst using technology?
ThinkUKnow is an Internet safety program delivering interactive training to parents, carers, seniors and teachers through schools and organisations across Australia using a network of accredited trainers. If you would like to book a ThinkUKnow presentation for your local organisation, please visit www.ThinkUKnow.org.au or call to book on (02) 9023 8909 during business hours.
Below are services or information that you may find useful.
ASCCA is the national peak body for seniors and technology. Membership is open to any organisation promoting access to information technology by older people. ASCCA is represented in every state and territory of Australia.
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www.ascca.org.au
The Bribie Island Seniors Computing Club was formed in December 2000 as a non-profit, self help group to provide an avenue for senior citizens on Bribie Island, Queensland Australia, to share and develop their knowledge of computing.
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www.biscc.com
We are a voluntary organisation set up to help the over 50’s in the Great South East and Brisbane Area learn the basics of computers and the internet. Please browse around and discover how we can help you or a family member through our Mentor Program. (NEED MORE MENTORS)
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www.bsol.asn.au
Infoxchange Australia has developed a Digital Divide Strategy aimed at addressing the growing inequality of access to the new information technologies among low-income and disadvantaged groups. Consistent with this we were successful in obtaining short-term funding from the Victorian Governments Community Jobs Program to establish a social enterprise called the GreenPC.
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www.greenpc.com.au
Each month tens of thousands of seniors, from around our nation and the world at large, come together at Greypath to chat online, find pen pals, air their views in our forums, share tips and ideas, get free advice, enjoy free further education in the Lyceum, enter competitions, find housesitters and much more.
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www.greypath.com
The Pine Rivers Computer Club inc. is a non-profit organisation and our role is to help the community and club members with computer related issues. The club is a must if you want to learn more about your computer and its uses.
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www.prcc.asn.au
The Redcliffe Seniors Computer Club teach from Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm in either very small classes or one-to-one. Classes for basic beginners, Microsoft Office, Digital Cameras, Internet, Email, Microsoft Windows 7 and other topics on request.
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www.rscc.com.au
Our current membership of about 540 is spread over the entire Gold Coast, into the Hinterland, and further afield to Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Coffs Harbour, Kingscliff, Tweed Heads, Brisbane, Bribie Island and Cairns, as well as to USA, UK and New Zealand. Membership is available to people aged at least 55 years, with Associate Membership (without voting rights), available to people aged at least 45 years.
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www.retiredonline.com.au
SeniorNet Association Inc. is an incorporated association of seniors in Ipswich Queensland Australia, dedicated to helping seniors use computers and the internet.
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www.seniornet.com.au
Gold Coast Seniors OntheNet is a computer club for seniors (over 55 years) who are interested in learning about computers and how to use them and their associated equipment, both for communication and entertainment.
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www.seniorsonthenet.org.au
If you use a computer for work, private use or the Internet, the "Sunshine Coast Computer Club" is a 'must-join' organization. Our organization is dedicated to the advancement and education of our members and the community, in the use of the Internet and computer technology.
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www.sccc.org.au
U3A Online is a world-first virtual University of the Third Age delivering online learning via the Internet. All that's needed to study online is access to a computer with an Internet connection - and some basic computing skills.
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www3.griffith.edu.au/03/u3a/