Click on the BLUE links below to go to the site :
Clever Care Now
Clever Care Now formerly known as Nurses On Wheels, has been delivering quality care since 1959.
We support individuals, businesses, children, parents and grandparents to live an enriched life by providing community, health and learning programs for the growing needs of the local area.
http://www.clevercarenow.org.au/
YouLifeChoices – Simplifying Retirement
Site content, provides to our 250,000 features daily, features vital information for those approaching retirement, in retirement and their families, focussing on the issues that matter most as we age.
The YourLifeChoices web site is also a streamlined one-stop resource for understanding the Age Pension, superannuation, rent assistance, and all the information regarding the entitlements and concessions you will be able to access in your retirement.
https://www.yourlifechoices.com.au/
Sutherland Shire Libraries
Sutherland Shire Libraries – http://www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/Community/Library – including a wealth of information.
Catch-Up TV
If you’ve missed your favourite TV show all commercial channels offer a catch-up service.
ABC – http://iview.abc.net.au – programmes available for 2 weeks
SBS – www.sbs.com.au/ondemand – available until the expiration date.
Channel 7 – https://au.tv.yahoo.com/plus7 – programmes from channels 7 and 7mate.
Channel 9 – www.9jumpin.com.au – programmes from channel 9 and GEM.
Channel 10 – http://tenplay.com.au – programmes from channel 10, 11 and one
Note that not all programmes are available but a large selection are.
You will need an internet connection with decent bandwidth to get the best reception and a generous download quota as they are a streaming service. A one hour TV show download size will vary according to the resolution (high definition vs full high definition for example) but a one hour TV show will take around 400MB.
Androids for Seniors:
http://www.androids4seniors.com
A BLOG by Andy Turner of Heads Seniors Computer Club on the south coast. It is aimed at assisting seniors who use Android devices (phones and tablets) to get the best out of them.
Telstra’s Everyone Connected Program:
Available training, easy to follow self-teach videos, worksheets and other training content.
National Broadband Network:
The National Broadband Network
Learn a new Skill from Home, or a Community Organisation:
Be Connected:
Join thousands of Australians who are taking our free courses on everything from how to access the internet, using your device and keeping in touch with others online.
Computer Information:
Snopes
The definitive Internet reference source for urban legends, folklore, myths, rumors, and misinformation.
Hoax-Slayer
Debunking email hoaxes and exposing Internet scams since 2003!
Scam Watch
SCAMwatch is a website run by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). SCAMwatch provides information to consumers and small businesses about how to recognise, avoid and report scams.
Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association.
We are the recognised peak body for seniors and technology!
Phishing emails and their Dangers
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) website.
General Utilities:
Winzip: A program for unzipping compressed files
A large range of completely free software
CNET free software for Windows Downloads
More free software from FileHippo
A very wide range of programs from SnapFiles
Eraser – completely wipes off sensitive data from a hard disk
Karen’s Power Tools – a range of utilities
Burner software, every bit as good as the commercial applications
Belarc Advisor – gives you all the information about your computer. Highly recommended
CutePDF – a handy program to convert files to ‘pdf’ format
Adobe Acrobat reader for reading files in “pdf” format
Virtual Magnifying Glass to make reading easier
Internet Utilities:
Get Skype and make free video calls or instant messages to your family and friends:
Download Skype for Windows here.
Zonealarm, a free firewall program which controls what traffic can enter the computer
Check the security of your computer – highly recommended
Lavasoft Ad-Aware spyware remover
Page revised 13 May 2019