About Us

About the ASCCA Business Directory

The ASCCA Business Directory is a very recent addition to the official ASCCA website. It was built in response to a number of requests by commerical businesses to advertise their goods and services on the ASCCA site. We hope that both the advertisers and our visitors enjoy the directory and benefit from it's existence. If you have any queries, comments or concerns about the directory, please don't hesistate to contact our directory manager.

About ASCCA

ASCCA exists to support and encourage seniors to take advantage of modern information technology to meet their individual needs and to provide further challenges. To become computer literate at their own pace, in a friendly non-threatening environment and to have fun whilst doing so.

ASCCA has become a catalyst to enthuse, encourage, empower and assist seniors to explore computer technology.

In the 21st century, information technology includes not just computers, but also mobile phones, web-cams and many other emerging technologies.

ASCCA undertakes projects to support IT for Seniors, and organises seminars, training sessions for the mature aged and club volunteers, workshops and similar activities.

In addition there is an annual two day conference, open to all seniors, where many areas of information technology and communications are covered.

ASCCA's Objectives

ASCCA's main objectives are to:

• Assist communities establish computer clubs for seniors wherever a need exists.
• Support and assist existing clubs grow and remain viable.
• Provide training to potential trainers identified by club trainers.
• Develop training resources for use by computer clubs.
• Provide awareness about Cyber Security.
• Broaden the vision and understanding of available technology and what is possible.
• Help educate seniors about accessing information, government services and communications via the Internet.
• Liaise with all levels of government regarding policy issues affecting information communication technology and seniors.