Have you got friends who aren’t online? Do you wish they were so you could Facebook and email and tweet them? Well, you can get those friends online with ASCCA. The Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association.
ASCCA was founded by one of our own Starts at Sixty writers, Nan Bosler, so read on to find out a little more about how you can turn your friends into tech-heads like yourself!
About ASCAA
ASCCA, is the National Peak Body for Seniors and Technology. It is run by seniors for seniors. ASCCA’s services are provided by volunteers to assist older and disabled Australians to access computer technology. It is a Public Benevolent Institution and endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient by the Australian Taxation Office.
The Association helps start new computer clubs, advise and assist existing clubs, undertake research projects, liaise with the three spheres of Government and other organisations on behalf of the membership, organise seminars and like activities and seek out discounts for members. It provides a channel for communication between like-minded people, who want to share in the potential of the computer age to serve their individual and community goals.
What ASCCA can do for you
ASCCA can help seniors get into the digital world by connecting seniors to a range of computer clubs, computer lessons and programs to help you become familiarised and used to using computers, the internet and a wide range of programs.
ASCCA also has affiliations with a number of retailers and can provide you with discounted prices on computers, computer equipment, books, computer and program manuals, computer technicians and internet and computer set up services. By clicking here you can see their range of current affiliate products and services.
Connecting to an ASCCA course
ASCCA has a network of over 150 computer clubs that run programs and lessons for seniors. By clicking here, you can see the club directory on the ASCCA website and get in touch to enrol in one of the upcoming courses by searching through your state.
ASCCA also is on Facebook so you can keep up to date with events, courses and programs by clicking here and liking the ASCCA page.
Getting your friends online
If you’ve told your friends about ASCCA but they still are hesitant about taking that first step and booking into a course, you can do it for them! By phoning ASCCA on (02) 9286 3871 or emailing them at [email protected], you can purchase a $20, $30 or $50 gift voucher that is redeemable on participating computer club courses or ASCCA products!
Are you frustrated with your friends who won’t get online? Have you heard of ASCCA before?
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