Free Internet access & computer courses
We have 5 desktop computers in our community computer suite all connected up to the internet and ready for you to use! If it's your first time at Smart Newtown you'll need to Register online here or at the office. We aim to be a welcoming and safe place for all community members so we will ask you to agree to our house rules. We also offer a help-desk service for one on one support and offer short, one-day workshops on a variety of introductory computer and smartphone topics.
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OUR NEXT BLOCK OF COURSES START:
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May 26th 2025
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We teach one-off, 2-hour classes every Monday and Wednesday, provided by Stepping Up. Occasionally we teach two-part courses that build on the experience of previous ones. You can register for them here.
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Take part in our online survey to help select the topics and times.
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Click here to read our 'house rules'
Digital Banking
With closures and reduced hours, banks have cut down on the option for face-to-face business. Online options promise convenience but can be scary. The class will give you skill to bank online with confidence. We’ll cover the benefits and terms, scams and how to dodge them, website and password security, transactions and managing payees, and free places to practice online.
Microsoft Excel
Excel Excel Excel! It seems like every workplace and house budget needs it. This is the first of a two part course dealing withd some of it’s core features. In this first class, we will look at the interface and buttons; cells, rows, and columns, moving data from one place to another, copying and saving. Just the basics.
Manage My Health
With more essential services shifting to online-only, a lot of us folks feel left behind. That’s true for lots of things, but especially healthcare. This class on Manage My Health covers the mobile app and website, the benefits of using it, how to create or activate and account, making appointments, and a breakdown of all its various tools and displays.
Zoom
Zoom is fast becoming the most popular option for video calls, both for work and for keeping in touch with friends and family. This course covers joining and leaving meetings, and changing the audio, video, and display settings. We also work with text chat, sharing your screen, and recording meetings.
Trade Me
Looking to buy and sell online? Trade Me is a convenient one-stop-shop for that. We'll go through the steps of creating an account, buying, or placing bids for items, and listing your own goods for sale. We'll also cover payment options and how to link cards as well. Afterward, we can walk through installing Trade Me on your phone.
Help Desk
During opening hours, best between 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM
Got computer or Internet issues? Perhaps you’re having trouble transferring files from a USB stick? Can’t figure out how to log into Facebook!? Want to make sure your computer has no viruses?
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We offer one-to-one free short training sessions through our help desk service. Just pop in during office hours or contact our friendly staff to book in a time.
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Other Services we offer
SPECIALISED COURSES & WORKSHOPS
From time to time we offer unique courses or one-off workshops. Previous topics have included:
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How to adjust smartphone and desktop PC settings
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Microsoft Word & Excel
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RealMe & MyMSD
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Zoom, Trade Me, and other in-demand apps
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The best way to find out about these upcoming courses is to sign up to the Newtown Community Centre's fortnightly e-newsletter or follow us on Facebook.
Is there something you'd like to learn? Please get in touch!
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BLACK & WHITE PRINTING
20 Cents per page - single sided
30 Cents per page - double sided
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COLOUR PRINTING
$1.00 per page - single sided
$1.50 per page - double sided
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LAMINATING
A4 $1.00 per sheet
A3 $1.50 per sheet
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SCANNING
Free
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