LACOTA Technology Training Promotional Video

We Provide Technology training for Senior people in the Logan area in Brisbane Australia

The aim of this promotional video is four fold. It is to:

1. - Let you know who and what we are
2. - Described what Technology training we do
3. - Explain what Broadband for Seniors is
4. - Show what other Innovative Technology training Methods we use.

LOCOTA (logan Area Committee on the Ageing) is a not for profit community based organisation that was established in 1982 and had connected mature aged people:

• to opportunities
• to independence
• to programs
• to new friends
• to provide emotional support
• to the ability to develop new skill

Over 20,000 seniors attend our centre annually.

One way we do this is by providing Seniors, technology training (show classroom with voice over)

This is usually done by senior Volunteers for seniors

Our Aim is to give seniors confidence in using modern technology in a relaxed and friendly environment. Classes range from one on one training through to a maximum of 8 people, But usually 6 to ensure each person receives the attention they need from the tutor

(cut to tutor) Tutor explains briefly the courses they run

Ditto for multiple tutors

Also LACOTA runs the Broadband for Seniors (BFS) program

Broadband for Seniors is funded by the Australian Government to provide senior Australians, aged 50 years and over, with free access to computers, Internet and basic training to help build their confidence in using new technology. Since it was announced in 2008, around 2,000 Broadband for Seniors kiosks have opened across Australia with approximately 250,000 seniors enjoying the benefits! Broadband for Seniors aims to

• Provide senior Australians with access to computers and the Internet via free Internet kiosks;
• Support seniors to gain confidence and build skills in using new technology;
• Address the issue of senior Australians feeling isolated and ‘left behind’ in a technological age; and
• Build community participation and social inclusion among senior Australians.

Sometimes we introduce our students to Australia wide Webinars (live seminars that are presented over the internet) as well as online training that is available from around the world conducted by world experts from prestigious institutions

The technology we teach revolves around Computers, Ipads and Iphones, Mobile Phones, Digital Cameras and mobile devices.

Other that how to use these devices we show seniors how they are used in our modern society

If you know of a senior person that would like do some of this training they can contact us via phone or you can make inquiries one their behalf in the following ways:

Phone: 3290 0088 or 3290 4450

Fax: 3290 0948

Email: classcoord.lacota@gmail.com

Website: http://www.lacota.org.au/