Training Links

More Links for Seniors

1. Sites about Ipswich

• Heritage information on the Ipswich City Council site
• A site with news and information about Ipswich
• Local history information on the Ipswich Library site
• Ipswich Tourism
• Senior Net seniors helping seniors learn about computers 
• USAF military cemetery in Ipswich during WW2
• Railway Workshops Museum
• Willowbank Raceway

2. Learning about the Internet

• Internet tools and tips from seniors.gov.au
• Web browser questions and answers
• Web Wise - learn to use the internet step by step 
• Learn the Net
  On the left hand side under "How to" there are a number of links which will help you to learn about the Internet.
• Internet Help Information
• Test your Net IQ
  An interactive quiz about the Internet. It will not let you go on until you get the right answer so it is a great way to learn about Internet-related expressions.
• Internet terms crossword
  An interactive crossword puzzle with links to help on each term. An excellent way to build your Internet jargon vocabulary.
• Net Alert - advice on internet safety

3. Software downloads

• File Hippo
• No Nags
• An indexed collection of FREE programs

4. Online magazines and newspapers

• Queensland Times
• Courier Mail

5. Free online courses

• HP learning instructor led courses free registration
• An interesting collection of courses, tutorials and skill building activities
• Microsoft Word 7
• Good site for tutorials

6. Search Engines

• Search engine suggestions from the Library

7. Sending e-cards and e-postcards

• Virtual florist

8. Sites for Seniors

• Council of the Ageing Queensland
  The Council's Mission is to protect and promote the well-being of all older people in Queensland. To this end it aims to mobilise older people, those who work with them, Government, and the community towards achieving well-being and social justice for older people.
• About Seniors
  Here are the links of interest for seniors to Australian and State government departments, national and state associations and community service groups as well as to seniors lifestyle interests such as hobbies, sport, health, computing, finance and travel.
• Grey Path
  A commercial site run by senior Ray Lewis which acts as a portal with links to sites on many topics - in addition to the usual ones like health and services, try science and philosophy, or Potluck! It offers a bulletin board, chat room, free advisory service called Computing and Internet help, and a 3D senior's village.

9. Photography Online

• Internet delivery of photographic film
  • Extrafilm
• Prints from digital images
  • Kodak
• Share your photos
  • Online photo sharing and management  
  • SnapFish - Share your photos with friends and family and store them online for FREE
• Have fun with your photographs at flickr toys

10. Reference Sites

• Yellow Pages
• White Pages
• OurBrisbane.com - What's happening in Brisbane?
• WhereIs -Maps of the Brisbane area.
• WhatIs.com -Find the meanings of technological terms.
• Databases

11. Just for fun

• Middle Ages Tech Support
• Personalised Stamps - to celebrate special occasions such as engagements or birth of a baby