Useful Links

The following are links to other organisations and websites you may find useful.

U3A Network Victoria 

U3A Alliance Australia

 My U3A Global

U3A Online 

Coursera

Vic Seniors Online 

Seniors Information Victoria
Seniors Information Victoria offers free information as an independent service, supported by the state government, on a wide range of issues of interest to older Victorians.

Seniors Rights Victoria
Seniors Rights Victoria provides information, support, advice and education to help prevent elder abuse and safeguard the rights, dignity and independence of older people.

Seniors Card 
Seniors Card holders can take advantage of discounts and Special Offers on goods and services from more than 4,000 Seniors Card businesses.

Office of the Victorian Public Advocate
Protecting and promoting the rights and interests of people with disability.

myagedcare
The My Aged Care website has been established by the Australian Government to help you navigate the aged care system.

Aged Care Complaints
The Aged Care Complaints Commissioner provides a free service for anyone to raise their concerns about the quality of care or services being delivered to people receiving aged care services funded by the Australian Government.

Elder Abuse 
Elder abuse, particularly when it involves a patient in a residential care facility, can be difficult to detect and for every reported case of abuse, more than five cases may go unreported.  This is an American website but has some key relevant information.

Oral Health 
How do you look after your dentures? How often do older people need to have a dental check-up? Good oral care is important at all ages. Read these simple tips for good oral health for older adults

U-MAS Masterclass Videos
U3A Network has provided many Master Class videos on different aspects of using, setting up & maintaining U-MAS.  Some of these are particularly helpful for Tutors and Office Administrators, but are generally targeted at System Administrators. They are not targeted at U-MAS for Members members as they will not have access to Core U-MAS.

Click on the above LINK to be taken to a list of the Master Classes then click on Vimeo Link to watch the video.

Other links to useful web sites

MOOC Massive Open On-line Courses offered free by top universities and colleges world-wide

 

These links are to sites that will assist you in developing your computer skills

 
Learn to use your mouse

Improve your keyboard skills with a free typing tutor

 

 

Official Microsoft training site.
Learn Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook from the Other Microsoft products are there too – versions 2007 – 2013