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Our Aim:

• Computer Pals for Seniors in Maitland is a volunteer non profit organization dedicated to providing a service to seniors and the disabled in the Maitland area.

• Our aim is to provide low cost tuition for seniors and enable them to become proficient in the many facets of computing in a friendly comfortable atmosphere.

• The club was formed in 2006 and has more than 100 active members.

What Benefits Are There For Club Members?

• Members are offered places in computer courses at low fees ($25 maximum)
   

• Members can participate in regular club meetings to share ideas and hear guest speakers on new technology
   

• Members have access to a network of other people to seek help with technology

How is the club run?

• The club is a non profit organisation. It relies on volunteers to plan and organise club activities. A committee meets monthly to plan forward directions, and respond to member requests.

• We are glad to have members contributing. Please email the President or raise issues at club meetings.

History Of The Club

In March 2006, a public meeting was sponsored by ASCCA (Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association) and the Maitland City Council, to gauge interest in a computer club for seniors in Maitland. About 60 locals attended the public meeting, which was opened by the Mayor, Clr Peter Blackmore. Peter King, an ASCCA director and member of both Computer Pals for Seniors - Newcastle, and Computer Pals for Seniors East Lake Macquarie invited participants to join a steering group to work towards the formation of a club. The Council Community Worker, Ageing and Disability supported the steering committee.