Welcome to ASCCA
We are the recognised peak body for seniors and technology. Membership is open to any organisation promoting access to information technology by older people. ASCCA is represented in every state and territory of Australia.
The Association welcomes enquiries from existing computer clubs, computer groups within seniors organisations and from communities which are considering promoting computer training for seniors.
If you are a senior looking for a local computer club to join, look for your state on the left hand side of the Member Clubs page. Each state provides a list of clubs, with links to contact details.
What do we do?
ASCCA exists to support seniors enjoy information technology - to become computer literate at their own pace, in a non-threatening environment and to have fun whilst doing so.
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 club volunteers), workshops and similar activities.
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
- Encourage innovation and best practice amongst seniors computer groups
- Develop resources - such as training manuals - for use by seniors computer clubs
- Facilitate networking between clubs, other seniors organisations and the corporate sector, and
- Liaise with all levels of government, regarding policy issues affecting information communication technology and seniors.