Why a Seniors Club?

What can a Seniors Club do?

Encourage members to become aware of the advantages and satisfaction of using computing technology.
Empower members by providing tuition in computing skills.
Expand communication opportunities for members by introducing them to the Internet, E-mail and Electronic Banking.
To increase self-esteem and independence in members.
Encourage friendship among members by arranging social activities.

Why a Seniors Computing club?

Many seniors have been given hand me up computers from their children and were placed in a situation of not being able to use the technology.
Teaching institutions, like TAFE or many ACE courses, are often not seen as the ideal environment for seniors to learn in.
Many seniors prefer to be taught by people of a similar age group. They want to learn specific tasks and not undertake a course of information that may or may not be of use to them.
Experience has shown that most seniors have a desire to learn word processing and in turn connect to an Email service so that they can communicate with their relatives for the cost of a local phone call.
Connecting to the World wide Web is also high on their priorities.
As confidence and skills develop, many members further their learning process through workshops such as Desktop Publishing and Image Scanning.
As confidence and skills develop, many members reinforce their learning process through assisting others.

What is so great about our Seniors Computing club?

Experience shows that many seniors can be hesitant in their attempts to use computing technology.
Negative thoughts - will I be able to - could I make a nuisance of myself are some of the issues facing seniors.
This is where our Club for seniors provide an excellent solution - it provides a friendly and non-threatening environment.
New members gain confidence in using the computer technology and keep backing up for more training.
Our Buddy system helps smooth the way for "newbies" (members new to computing technology) experience problems.

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