MEN’S HEALTH
The Australian Men’s Shed Association has some great articles on Men’s Health and Wellbeing, which we recommend to all visitors. They also have a Health and Wellbeing page where you can assess your health and learn about other issues.
The Government has a Men’s Health site which also is of interest to members and visitors alike and is well worth a look.
The Shed Online is an online social community for men, founded by “beyondblue”: the national depression initiative, The Movember Foundation and the Australian Men’s Shed Association.
Redland City Council is the local government authority, within which our Men’s Shed is located. They have supported our shed and you can find out more about them by visiting the RCC web page.
USE OF COMPUTERS
Protect Yourself
The Australian Government’s cyber security Protect yourself website provides information for Australian internet users on the simple steps they can take to protect their personal and financial information online.
Broadband for Seniors
Broadband for Seniors is delivered by community-based organisations. These organisations provide senior Australians, aged 50 years and over, with a friendly and secure environment to receive computer and Internet training. The Internet connection and computers at the kiosk can be used by seniors for practice and personal computing outside of scheduled training times.
Personal Cyber Security Guides
With cybercriminals finding new ways to target people online it’s important that you feel confident about the steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. The Personal cyber security page includes a series of cyber security guides that you can use to protect yourself and be cyber secure. Whether you’re interested in understanding cyber security basics or want to put in place more advanced measures to protect yourself, there are some easy simple steps you can take to help stay safe and secure when using the internet.
For us older Australians a seniors guide can be downloaded and printed from HERE.
Brisbane Seniors Online
With our help your computer can become your gateway to the world! Brisbane Seniors Online is a voluntary organisation set up to help the over 50s in the Brisbane Area learn the basics of computers and the internet.
AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION
The Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA) is the national service provider supporting more than 1,200 Men’s, Women’s and Community Sheds and is recognised as one of Australia’s largest male based community development organisations. Visit the AMSA site to find a Men’s Shed closest to you, no matter what state you live in.