Computer Courses

COMPUTER COURSES

Getting Started with computers

Take the stress out of learning computers! Beginners course with a relaxed approach. Build your skills and confidence. An introduction to computer basics including Microsoft Word, internet and email, saving and printing.

Get lots of tips and understand the jargon. We specialise in assisting “the terrified”!

Tues 9.30am – 12.00pm Aug 17 –Dec 7. No class Nov 2

Wed 1.00pm – 3.30pm Jul 14 – Oct 27

Fees: $70, $55 conc. Eligibility criteria apply

Funded by Adult Community and Further Education

Computers for Seniors 1

Basic computer skills for seniors. Gentle easy going lessons for absolute beginners. Word processing, saving, printing and what to do when you get stuck.

Open up new possibilities in your retirement years.

Mon 10.00am – 12.00pm Jul 12 – Aug 2

Mon 10.00am – 12.00pm Oct 4 – Oct 25

Fees: $60, $40 conc. 4 week courses

Internet and Email for Seniors 1

Find your way around the internet and email with confidence. new course

Mon 10.00am – 12.00pm Aug 9 – Aug 30

Mon 10.00am – 12.00pm Nov 8 – Nov 29

Fees: $40, $30 conc. 4 week courses

Sponsored by Telstra

Intro to Mobile Phones for Seniors 1

Get the most out of your mobile. Leave those frustrations behind. Text messaging and storing phone numbers.

Mon 9.00am – 11.00am Jun 7 & Jun 21 new course

Mon 10.00am – 12.00pm Sept 6 – Sept 13

Mon 10.00am – 12.00pm Dec 6 – Dec 13

Fees: $20, $15 conc. 2 week courses

Sponsored by Telstra

Special Package Fee for Seniors 1: $105, $85 conc.

Computers for Seniors 2

More computer skills for seniors. Build your skills and build confidence. Lots of interesting ways to use your computer to enhance your life.

Mon 1.00pm – 3.00pm July 12 – Aug 2

Mon 1.00pm – 3.00pm Oct 4 – Oct 25

Fees: $60, $40 conc. 4 week courses

Internet and Email for Seniors 2

Expand what you can do with the Internet and Email. Open up lots of new possibilities.

Mon 1.00pm – 3.00pm Aug 9 – Aug 30 new course

Mon 1.00pm – 3.00pm Nov 8 – Nov 29

Fees: $40, $30 conc. 4 week courses

Sponsored by Telstra

Mobile Phones for Seniors 2

Customize your mobile to make things so much easier.

Mon 1.00pm – 3.00pm Sept 6 – Sept 13 new course

Mon 1.00pm – 3.00pm Dec 6 – Dec 13

Fees: $20, $10 conc. 2 week courses

Sponsored by Telstra

Special Package Fee for Seniors 2: $105, $85 conc.

Sharing Photos On Line for Seniors 3

Find about sharing photos on the internet and email, and learn how to manage the security risks.

Mon 1.00pm – 3.00pm June 7 & June 21 new course

Fees: $20, $15 conc. 2 week course

Sponsored by Telstra

Blogging and Sharing on Line for Seniors 3

Use a personal blog to share photos, travel, stories with family or friends.

Fri 1.00pm – 3.00pm Oct 22 - Nov 5 new course

Fees: $30, $20 conc. 3 week course

Sponsored by Telstra

Special Package Fee for Seniors 3: $40, $30conc.

ComputAbility

A flexibly designed computer training program. Have fun while learning valuable new skills.

Thurs 1.00pm – 3.00pm Jul 15 – Nov 18.

No classes schools holidays

Fees: $55. Eligibility criteria apply

Funded by Adult Community and Further Education

Create Eye-Catching Publications

Create posters, flyers and newsletters. Great for improving the effectiveness of your publicity, for newsletters and invitations to a special event. Learn good tricks with graphics. Find out easy ways to insert and modify photos and clip art.

Thurs 10.00am – 12.00pm Oct 21 – Nov 25

Fees: Volunteers $20, Others $95, conc. $55, 6 weeks

Funded by Moreland City Council

Digital Cameras

Bring your digital camera (and cable) and learn how to download your photos to your computer, email your photos, fix, edit, crop and burn your photos to CD, create animated slideshows playable on your home DVD player, incorporate your photos into greeting cards and calendars.

Fri 1.00pm – 3.00pm Nov 12 – Dec 3

Fees: $75, conc. $55, 4 weeks

ENROL NOW

To enrol complete the enrolment form and pay the fees in full. Concessions for some programs are available to individuals who have Centrelink benefits. If you have difficulties with payments, please talk confidentially with the Manager. A refund will be available if a course is cancelled by the House

Computer Club
FREE club for people who want support with their computer use and continued learning in an informal way. Must have basic computer skills.

Every Tues 3.30pm - 5.00pm except school holidays

Public Access to Computers
13 computers are available for the public to use at the following times:

Mon to Fri: 3.30pm - 5.00pm

One computer available 9.00am – 5pm

Access the Internet, use various software. Teach yourself keyboarding, do your homework, on-line courses, check your banking, research some information, print your photos. Volunteers usually available to offer help. No need to book.

Printing costs 20c for black, extra for colour

Computer course learners are encouraged to use free public access time to boost their learning.

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