Did you know that there is a non-profit organisation helping senior residents in Northern Beaches learn and improve their computer skills? The Avalon Computer Pals (AVPALS) has helped thousands of locals get on board with the digital landscape with heaps of free courses but this year’s Term 3 classes will run online via the Zoom platform.
AVPALS normally holds Monday to Friday classes at the Maria Regina Church Hall on Central Road in Avalon Beach. Due to the COVID situation in the Northern Beaches, Term 3 sessions will have to be suspended.
However, Zoom (online) sessions will be underway every Tuesday afternoon for five weeks. These classes have been originally planned for the Newport attendees but AVPALS is now offering slots to Northern Beaches residents who might want to have an enriching time during the lockdown.
Each of the Zoom sessions is estimated to last 30 minutes. Here’s what participants can expect if they sign up for AVPALS’ Zoom courses:
| CLASS | WHEN | |
| Covid Digital Vaccination Certificate | 20 July 2021 1:30 p.m. | Learn how to add your Covid vaccination certificate on your mobile devices. Discussions will also cover preparations needed when travel opens once the virus has been defeated. |
| Bring your old laptop to life! | 3 Aug 2021 1:30 p.m. | Learn how to install a free operating system on your laptop. |
| Don’t lose your identity! | 17 Aug 2021 1:30 p.m. | Learn how to wise up against cybercriminals |
| Password Protection | 31 Aug 2021 1:30 p.m. | Pick out the best passwords and learn why this is important for your protection |
| What is new with iOS15? | 14 Sept 2021 1:30 p.m. | The latest Apple gadgets will be released in September, including the new Apple software. The topic will circle around the latest changes for Apple devices, as well as tricks to make the gadgets more user-friendly. |
Interested participants can register for a slot online. A stable internet access is required for the Zoom classes.
Incidentally, AVPALS is also hosting one-on-one computer training sessions for more customised learning. Phone 80643574 for enquiries.