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Introduction to NSW Seniors Card Website

OVERVIEW If you’re a NSW resident over the age of 60, you may already be well aware of the benefits of the Seniors Card/Senior Savers Card. Having a Seniors Card gives you access to major discounts with thousands of stores and government services, from transport, to insurance, to groceries, to plumbing and other services. The introduction of the Senior Savers Card is available for those who are working more than 20 hours of work per week and not yet eligible for the Seniors Card.... [More]
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Introduction to NSW Seniors Card Website

<p><strong>OVERVIEW</strong></p>

<p>If you’re a NSW resident over the age of 60, you may

already be well aware of the benefits of the Seniors

Card/Senior Savers Card. Having a Seniors Card gives

you

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Introduction to cyber safety: how to stay safe online

You want to get onto the internet, but are worried that it’s not safe. You want to understand and recognise the threats the internet might present, the measures you can take to avoid them, and the tools available to protect you and your computer. What you'll need: An internet-connected laptop or desktop computer What you'll learn: This workshop covers the basics of internet security: the things that can potentially go wrong and the simple steps you can take to avoid them. Note:... [More]
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Introduction to cyber safety: how to stay safe online

<p>You want to get onto the internet, but are worried that it’s not safe. You want to understand and recognise the threats the internet might present, the measures you can take to avoid them, and the

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Sharing Photos and other attachments online

In this workshop we’ll cover using email and Facebook to share your photos and files. First up, we’ll look at how to attach files to your emails. Second, we’ll look at how you can use your Facebook account (if you have one) to upload individual photos and entire photo albums to the web, for viewing by anybody on your friends list – or in the world, if you choose. What you’ll need: An email account; either the Gmail account set up in our Introduction to Email Part 1 workshop, or... [More]
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Sharing Photos and other attachments online

<p>In this workshop we’ll cover using email and Facebook to share your photos and files. First up, we’ll look at how to attach files to your emails.<br />

Second, we’ll look at how you can use your

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Introduction to Smartphones - iPhone

In his workshop, you will learn the basics of how to navigate your way around a smartphone with a touchscreen. You will learn how to turn the phone on and off, make and receive calls, add a contact and look up a contact, and change the volume on the phone. You will also learn briefly about apps, what they are, how to download them, and the costs associated with them. What you’ll need: An internet-connected smartphone An existing Apple account (or Apple ID), for downloading apps to... [More]
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Introduction to Smartphones - iPhone

<p>In his workshop, you will learn the basics of how to navigate your way around a smartphone with a touchscreen. You will learn how to turn the phone on and off, make and receive calls, add a contact

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Computer Beginners

Hardly touched a computer and want to learn? Our patient, caring teachers are very experienced at making ‘computer phobic’ learners comfortable with using a computer. This course will take you from how to use a mouse, explain how things work, learn how to open and shut down computers and programs. HKCC has received funding to run low-fee courses for Seniors 60+ under the Tech Savvy Seniors Program – a NSW Government initiative in partnership with Telstra. Pre-requisite None Outcome... [More]

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Introduction to Email Part 1

Email is one of the fundamental internet technologies, a tool used by nearly every person with an internet connection. It allows you to –at no cost – send a letter of unlimited length to one person, or many people at once. It arrives almost instantly, and they can reply straight away. Setting up your own email account will allow you to communicate with people you know in ways you never thought possible. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN This workshop covers the basic steps you need to help keep in... [More]

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Introduction to Transport Apps (NSW)

In this workshop you’ll learn what an app is, and how to use three different transport apps for trains, buses and other forms of public transport to get around. We’ll look at three of the more popular apps in this workshop: Transport for NSW Trip Planner Opal Travel Moovit It is important to note that here are other transport apps available, with similar functions, that you are able to investigate via https://transportnsw.info/apps. Note this class is for seniors aged over 60.... [More]

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Introduction to Online Shopping and Banking - Part I

SHOPPING AND BANKING ON THE WEB You no longer need to head to the bank branch to perform every transaction, and you can buy just about anything you need online without ever stepping outside your door. You can transfer money, pay bills, buy groceries and other goods, and even make all your travel arrangements online. WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR? You know that you can shop, bank and pay bills online, and are interested to learn more and try it yourself. You want to know how to find... [More]

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Introduction to MyGov - online class

Session overview: This session is designed to give learners a practical understanding of what MyGov is, how it works, and how it can allow them to independently manage government services. At the end of this session, learners will have: ● Created a MyGov account ● Increased their confidence in using MyGov ● Gained an understanding of how to link relevant services to their MyGov account If learners already have a MyGov account but just want to know more about it, they may only want... [More]

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Introduction to online Shopping and Banking - Part 2

BANKING AND BIDDING ONLINE The internet provides tremendous tools for managing your finances. All those financial tasks that you had to grind through previously – lining up at the bank, paying bills, filling out forms – can now be done online, at your own convenience, at a time of your choosing. Online banks let you pay bills, transfer money and check accounts at the click of a mouse button. There are other conveniences offered by the internet as well, including the ability to... [More]

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