Q:Where can I find Seniornet South A: At the Southland Education Building (Old WEA Building) 100 Esk Street, Invercargill. Use the white doors on the eastern side of the building (next to car park) and follow the signs to go to the Seniornet rooms. Our rooms are on the ground floor with level access.
Q: Who runs Seniornet South A Seniornet South is a completely voluntary organisation provided to assist senior citizens to learn to use computers. We have no paid staff
Q: Do I have to be a member to take a course A Yes - Membership is $30.00 for the first year and $20.00 renewal for subsequent years. A membership year is the anniversary of the joining date.
Q: What does each course cost. A The price for each course varies. Read More. . - Paying your course fee at the time of booking confirms your place.
Q: How long is each course. A Each course runs for two hours per session and usually on the same day and time of the week. A break is taken halfway through each session for coffee/tea.
Q: Can I select my own course time. A Generally yes, although while we do our best to accommodate your first choice this is not always possible. Some subjects are also at specific times depending on the availability of the tutors and student demand.
Q: Are evening sessions available A Evening sessions from 7.00pm to 9.00pm may be available depending on tutor availability and student demand. A course is currently available on Tuesday evenings.
Q: What are the course times A During the day course times are: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.30am to 11.30am - 1200pm to 2.00pm - 2.30pm to 4.30pm Thursday 9.30am to 11.30am - 12.00pm to 2.00pm (E-mail) 2.30pm to 4.30pm and 4.45pm to 6.45pm.
Q: Can I use the facilities at other times to practice. A Yes. Practice times can be arranged 'free of charge' but are subject to computer availability. (Formal tutoring not included, but advice will available)
Q: What courses are offered. A See our course information page.
Q: Who tutors the courses. A Our tutors are all volunteers who give their time freely to assist other senior citizens to learn the benefits of using a computer.
Q: Does SeniorNet have a newsletter
A: - Yes a news letter is printed usually bi- monthly. Past Newsletters can be found on this web site, by clicking on the Newsletter menu. The news letter contain handy hints and advice on the use of computers along with other information relating to SeniorNet. Members PLEASE ADVISE US OF YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS so that the Newsletter can be sent to you via E-mail. Currently over 150 hard copies have to be posted out. This is not only less convenient to members but also makes both a large amount of work and increased administration costs.
