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Donation Four of the SeniorNet committee members were invited by New Hope Coal's CEO, Murray Bailey, to a morning tea at Brookwater. We were then presented with a very generous donation to assist SeniorNet to continue assisting seniors in the Ipswich area to develop their computer skills to access the Information Technology world now and into the future.
The New Hope Group are very supportive of "not-for-profit" organisations in the local community and the donation demonstrates their continuing commitment. The donation was greatly appreciated by the Seniornet Committee and members. Raffle Draw Our Raffle was
drawn at the General Meeting on the 2nd August 2010 by Julia McLeod from
the Booval branch of the ANZ Bank. Thank you Julia.
The delighted winner of the Toshiba laptop computer was SeniorNet member, Neal McDonald.
SeniorNet Association Inc. launches Free Internet Kiosk to Improve the quality of life for older Australians in Ipswich Federal Member for Blair, Shayne Neumann,
has unveiled one of the Australian Government’s free internet kiosks
for seniors in Ipswich. SeniorNet has secured this free internet kiosk
as part of the Federal Government’s $15 million Broadband for Seniors
Initiative. The kiosk is placed in the Humanities Building, South
Street, Ipswich to enable older citizens to access internet facilities
for free.
“This Australian Government Broadband Kiosk will help connect local seniors with the technological age with free computer training and internet,” said Mr Neumann. “Only one in five Australians over the age of 65 years currently uses the internet. “This free Broadband Kiosk will help ensure our local seniors are not missing out on the ease of staying in touch with family and friends online. The kiosk will bring local seniors together to learn about computers and share their experiences, giving them the confidence to get online”.
The Australian Government, NEC Australia, Adult Learning Australia, the Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association ,University of the Third Age Online and SeniorNet Association Inc. are working together to provide this free service in Ipswich. Information on kiosk hours, training and session bookings can be obtained from Jenny on (07) 3282 0143.
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The
SeniorNet Broadband for Seniors Kiosk comprises two computers with
broadband access for use by older members of our local community and
will offer training and support to those who are new to computers and
the internet.