About+us

The Illawarra and Shoalhaven region is a great place to live, particularly as you get older. However, one problem of ageing is that you sometimes get isolated and disconnected from family, friends and the community. Young people stay connected using their computers and other devices on the Internet but many senior citizens don't do this so easily. This does not mean that getting together in the real world is not a great thing to do but sometimes this is just not possible. Here is a place to et some help yo connect online with others and engage in activities when it is not so easy to meet face to face.

It doesn't take much to get some suitable technology, learn the basics and get connected. However, for people who have never used computers before some help and advice is needed to get started. Computers of all kinds can be frustrating and confusing but there are plenty of people around who can help with when problems are encountered.

This Wiki, the Eureka Connection, has been set up to help and encourage those of use who are getting on a bit. It is a place to connect with others and enrich our lives through those connections. It can be used to tell others who you are, to exchange ideas on any topic, plan group activities and to get help if needed.

Here is are some ideas that we have learnt from experience