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March - Our 'Banking Online' focus continues...

30/3/2023

We continued our banking online focus and worked through the Be Connected Unit Internet Banking, Introduction to Online banking Laptop and Desktop computers. We looked at setting up online banking. This can be done online and or at the bank. There are a few things you need for online banking -

a bank account and some personal ID
a computer, smartphone or tablet with up -to -date software
a secure home internet connection
a mobile phone number

Next session is on Monday 17th April. Jenny will demonstrate setting up a BPAY biller and making a BPAY payment to Vicroads.

Jenny Sawyer/Robyn Lukey

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Be Connected

'Be Connected'

Attention all members with portable computing devices, be they smart phones, tablets, iPads or laptops. Benalla's Be Connected* courses are offered to members who would like to broaden their computing knowledge and increase their confidence using their smart phones, tablets, iPads and laptops. Internet access is provided by U3A. If you don't have a suitable device, U3A have a limited number of iPads and tablets for borrowing.

*Be Connected is U3A Benalla's response to an Australian Government initiative comprising online learning modules which help to make the most out of being online.

Managing Money On-line - A new course in 2023 from the Be Connected team!

"Not sure about managing money online? Our new 'Be Connected - Managing Money Online' course in Semester 1 2023 uses Be Connected Modules to explore banking online - paying bills, setting up a banking app, using the bank website, checking balances and statements and transferring money. We'll also look at PayPal and making online purchases."

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Jenny Sawyer
0409 545 182

Robyn Lukey
0403 164 931

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2nd and 3rd Mondays
11.30am to 12.30 pm

Seniors Community Centre, 18 Fawckner Drive, U3A Room 1

Get Online Week

Be Connected also celebrates 'Get on Line Week' in October - usually at Meet and Mingle and involving lunch on the 'balcony' looking towards the lake.

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The Ultimate Safety Guide for Seniors

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