From the President’s Desk
Warm greetings (emphasis on warm (very), here in Perth this week!) to everyone!
Other News February 2023
Judy and Pam
Manly Computer Pals stalwart, Judy Elias has been honoured as Northern Beaches Council’s Senior Citizen of the Year for 2023, and Pam Doughty has been recognised by her Club (AUSOM) for 30 years of continuous, dedicated service, editing their newsletter.
Safer Internet Day 2023
February 7th 2023
Safer Internet Day is a global event that brings together communities, families, schools and organisations from more than 200 countries to help create safer online spaces.
This worldwide initiative is celebrating 20 years in 2023, making it a great time to reflect as well as look forward.
Technology has evolved dramatically in the past two decades and the benefits have been huge. These developments have also exposed us to many risks with real-world impacts, making online safety awareness even more important.
That’s why we are calling on Australians to Connect. Reflect. Protect.
Connect safely and with purpose – by keeping apps and devices secure and using social media in positive ways.
Creative Digital Photography Competition 2023
Guidelines and Categories
Entries open 15th – 30th September 2023.
Creative Writing Competition 2023
Guidelines and Categories
Entries open 2nd – 16th August 2023.
Poetry Competition 2023
Guidelines and other information
Entries Open 1st July – 14th July 2023
Clubs Forums
Clubs Forum Date Changes 2023
February – Friday 3rd Feb 2023
March – Friday 3rd March 2023
Our times have changed this year – we will be running at the same time all year round – 11am AWST (Perth) time on the first Friday of each month.
Scott’s Accessibility Update
It’s a new year and that means it’s time for the highlights of the Consumer electronics Show (CES) in the US. Some of the items that caught my attention from a disability perspective could have great implications as the year goes on.
Be Connected Update
I hope that everyone has had a relaxing and stress-free time over the course of the last few months. I know that the festive season has been challenging for many communities around Australia with record breaking flooding at one extreme and some nasty bush fires at the other around the country. here in the Kimberley we have been cut off from Perth by road during the course of the once in a hundred year event at Fitzroy Crossing, knocking out Highway #1’s single lane bridge that connected us to the rest of our state (and connected the two halves of Fitzroy Crossing itself, when the river peaked at 15.8m).
Brett’s Scam watch
Unfortunately 2023 is not showing any signs of letting up when it comes to bad people trying to steal our money!
As more companies are refusing to pay ransomware, the cyber-criminals need to find other places to extort their ill-gotten gains.
December Club Forum
What’s on at the Club’s Forum?!
Taking Control of your own Hereafter
Or how to get your (Digital) Ducks in a Row before you Drop Dead!
Jenny has delivered her popular informational talk twice in the last month, both in Member Clubs, Willetton Digital Technology for 50+ and the Walpole Community Resource Centre.
ASCCA Club member benefit
LifeTimeLine – where you can tell your life story through photographs… free for ASCCA Club Members
‘Tis the Season of the Scammer!
The Christmas and New Year Period is an opportunistic scammer’s ideal hunting ground, don’t be their prey! Keep talking about some of the potential scams and how to spot them with your members, family and friends!
Accessibility, that’s a wrap 2022!
As the year draws to a close, I thought it was a good time to reflect on some of the great accessibility improvements we’ve seen during 2022. So here are a few of my favourites.
SWADE – Be Connected on the Road!
Our latest round of face to face Be Connected Digital Mentor training has just finished up at the end of November. Tik travelled to Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Geraldton to deliver these three one day-long workshops to members of Museums and Galleries in and around regional, West Australian cities.
2022 Competition Winners
Each year ASCCA run a series of competitions to encourage projects to inspire and encourage all of our members’ members to try to use new and emerging technologies in fun, creative and expressive ways!
…From the President’s Desk
Thanks so much to those who were able to attend as a Club Delegate and take part in the recent Special General Meeting wherein we had a unanimous motion to pass a resolution to adopt ASCCA’s updated Constitution.
Brett’s Scam Watch
Last month I wrote about investment schemes. This month it’s all about love!
Scott’s Accessibility Updates
Windows 11 is here, and will be in an update folder near you soon. Find out how our Seniors can take advantage of these to make digital technology more accessible, no matter what their abilities are.
Optus Data Breach
You are all (hopefully) by now aware of the recent data breach suffered by Optus and their customers, both past and present. There are so many reports and instruction emails and posts being sent to Optus customers and in the general domain that it can seem quite a daunting prospect to reign it all in and take adequate steps to protect yourself.
Be Connected Update
There’s been a lot happening throughout September for ASCCA’s SWADE Project (Be Connected), with a face to face meetup in Perth, Lead Digital Mentor refresher via Zoom and our first Digital Mentor training session for Round 8 (also face to face) in Perth …
October Training with Jean
October 2022 Training
ASCCA is now calling for expressions-of-interest in August’s online classes, designed for seniors.
…October Clubs Forum
What’s on at the Club’s Forum?!
ASCCA’s October Clubs Forum via Zoom will focus on upcoming Get Online Week activities!