my connected community (mc2)

First Steps into the Online World
Loch Community Development Association
We found the MC2 training session @ Poowong, invaluable
to our committee, the Loch Community Development
Association.

As we wanted to eventually set up a website for Loch, we
... continues

More than the site
Strzelecki Lions Club
Over the last two years we’ve been involved in the MC2
program which has had a number of training sessions held
in the local computer room. This has allowed for
training for a number... continues

Making Technology Work for Us
Poowong Football Club
The Poowong Football Club committee of management
consists of a diverse group of people. This includes
people ranging across about 50 years of age and from all
walks of life: professio... continues

Training Proves Useful
Gippsland Maize Growers Group
Dear Peter,
On behalf of the South Gippsland Maize Growers Group we
would really like to thank both yourself and Callum for
your work over the past three months, I think now we
hav... continues

MC2 Helps Netball Admin
Poowong Netball Club
I would like to thank the Strzelecki Lion’s Club for the
participation they have had in the delivery of the
MC2/Vicnet website to us. This has allowed for internet
training on the mc... continues

ESPERANTO THE WORLD LANGUAGE AND THE COMPUTER
ESPERANTO THE UNIVERSAL SECOND LANGUAGE GROUP
Thank you to mc2 for providing such an easy way to connect with people all over the world. Our Esperanto speaking groups have found that with the popularity of the computer, Esperanto is bringing mor... continues

Safe environment for chatting and messaging
Hume City Council conducts a range of computer training activities through its Learning Community Development. Chatting and MSN messaging has always been a popular activity for young people attending... continues

My Life on MC2
As the Technology Guide for Hume City Council I was giving a presentation of MC2 to a Senior Morning Tea group at The Age Library in Broadmeadows. When I got to the ability to upload photos, a member... continues

Even Councils Need Help
Hume City Council is involved in a great number of projects and partnerships with a broad spectrum of people and organizations in the region. Whilst the Council has its own intranet and internal comm... continues

The Next Harry Potter?
GN Set
A group of young people met at the Sunbury library to discuss Graphic Novels. Unfortunately, attendance at scheduled meetings was a bit haphazard as it was difficult for the participants to all meet... continues

TAA Group: MC2 to the rescue
TAA Cert IV Group
Hume City Council had been able to deliver free Certificate IV Training to members of the community through the very generous assistance of RMIT. Unfortunately, this funding eventually ran out and it... continues

Shane's success
When I first came to WSPO's MC2 training sessions I didn't know anything about the computer. I found it difficult to use the mouse, log onto the site but
NOW I can use the computer, get my emai... continues

Glen's good news storey
WPSO
I used to watch my friend use the internet. I got familiar with how the keyboard works but it wasn't until I came to WPSO MC2 group that I got hands on experience.

Now I feel confident to u... continues

OHS is not just a manual
There are many ways that potential risks around your facility can be avoided.But sometimes a bit more extra care is required that usual.

A young blind student was given the orientati... continues

Facilitating dialogue.
Encouraging dialogue with volunteers and staff has been facilitated by mc2.Initially this means of communication encourages individuals who are at first timid to express themselves in person.The onli... continues

Linguistic juggler!
A consistent participant on mc2 is our local resident who simply benefits from exercising his typing skills but more importantly, amusing the moderators with endless wit and language acrobatics.Mc2 p... continues

Keeping in Touch!
Twenty three nationalities attend English as a Second Language classes at Elwood St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre.Over the years students got on-line and made new friends with other students in... continues

Other comments and what the future holds
Working on the Project we came to realise that it opens unlimited opportunities to many members of the Russian-speaking community of Victoria. And now we have proof that it works.
For example, un... continues

Other support mechanisms
There were many side benefits to the community in having and being involved in a mc2 project. It had a real community strengthening aspect.
General support provided to all the groups in relation ... continues

Changes to Project Operation
Alexander Abramoff
Since their beginning all the group make progress in using mc2 features. Of course it happens not all at once but gradually we observe that practically every group improve their computer skills and s... continues

Importance
Russian Council
In order to increase the older community members’ awareness of mc2 and benefits of being involved with mc2 project RERC has been educating and providing training throughout the two year period of t... continues

By changing and varying our approach we stay fresh and relevant; our setbacks, and the future.
Russian Council
Our Project Plan has progressed much slower than expected due to staff leaving and other new project/program funding being received (thus taking up valuable management resources). It was anticipated ... continues

What mc2 functions do Russians use/prefer...?!
Russian Council
The forum seems to be the tool that is most used. It allows for quick delivery of messages across to all members. (And an archive copy of the thread is always available). It is easy to respond to. On... continues

Russians part of My Connected Community
Russian Ethnic Representative Council
This has been an exciting two-year period for our organisation and for a great number of people from the Russian-speaking community of Melbourne and Victoria. Becoming a Project Partner of the unique... continues

Wine Appreciation
Wine Appreciation - CEC
The Continuing Education Centre has just completed Wine Appreciation classes at the Centre. We have all had so much enjoyment from the class that we have started up a site on mc2. It is called unde... continues

Discussing Music
iPod and iTunes use
I am happy that we now have an iPod community, where you can discuss music and discuss about the use of your iPod. I have joined it as i recently purchased an iPod Nano, I will be telling my friends... continues

For Lovers of Wine
Wine Appreciation Club CEC Wodonga
We have just created a fun site called Wine Appreciation Club CEC, Wodonga. It is a fun page that people can add all there favorite wines on. You can even add the ones you don't like. It just give... continues

Computer Group for Seniors
U3A Albury Wodonga Computer Group
Hi I would like to let you know that the U3A (University Third Age), Albury Wodonga Computer Group provides weekly computer tuition for persons interested in learning how to use computers and program... continues

Wodonga Patchwork
Wodonga Patchwork
I am so happy that the Continuing Education Centre in Wodonga, started the Wodonga Patchwork site on "My Connected Community", it keeps us patchworkers up to date with information, and seminars to sh... continues

Trivia
A1 Trivia
The trivia site has been very popular for Trivia Nights and lots of fundraising events.

Some people have responded that they just enjoyed doing the questions just for the fun of it.... full details

Elsie's Story
Wpso
Hello my name is Elsie. Before i started mc2 i didn't know how to use the internet, infact i didn't know much about computers at all.I have a computer at home but i only play solitair on it.
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mc2 - Great For People With Complex Communication Needs
WPSO

The MC2 Project has been invaluable to our Service users at Woorinyan Community Services. Currently we are attending mc2 skills development classes at Westernport Speaking Out, which are proving... continues

mc2 Inspires Westernport Speaking Out Inc.
WPSO
MC2 Inspires Westernport Speaking Out Inc.

Introducing Westernport Speaking Out (WPSO) Inc.

WPSO is a Self Advocacy organisation for adults with intellectual disability (aged 16 yea... continues

RUSSIAN SATURDAY CHILDREN’S SCHOOL
RUSSIAN SATURDAY CHILDREN’S SCHOOL
As I have two kids, a 6 years old and a 9 month old. Both are boys. With the older one he used to speak perfect Russian but then when he started child care and pre-school English became his first lan... continues

LIVE YOUNGER – LONGER
КЛУБ ЖЕЛАЮЩИХ ПОХУДЕТЬ
If you show me someone who doesn’t want to be healthy, slim and look great I will be surprised. I believe we all wish to look and feel our best. However, for many of us an excessive weight is an on... continues

LEARNING YOUR LANGUAGE
RUSSIAN TEACHERS aSSOCIATION OF aUSTRALIA - ARTA
I am using internet since 2002 and have no problems with that. I send and receive emails regularly, etc. But as a teacher of Russian and member of the Association of Russian Teachers in Australia I a... continues

Never too late!
Healthy you
In spite of being a teacher and interpreter, always working with people and information, and – moreover, having a son who is a computer whiz, I had a fear of computers. I could not push myself even... continues

Official Opening of the Hungarian MC2
Hungarian Computer Community
The first friday in February 08 was the official opening of the Hungarian Computer Community (mc2) By this time there were four groups - operating under the umbrella of the H.C.C.
The opening was... continues

Gone far away but MC2 allows me to stay connected
August 2007 Evening Learners
I have recently moved away from the Mornington Peninsula. I can still stay in touch with all the colleagues I left behind.

Living in Northern Victoria I can log onto MC2 and continue to shar... continues

A Great Way to stay in Touch
Wednesday Dazzlers
The MC2 website has given me the know how to stay in touch with the instructor and all the friendly people I have met.

I hae been able to enquire about other computer courses and even organi... continues

Open Day
Hungarian Computer Community
The Hungarian Computer Community and its related Groups held an Open Day on the 7th of December 2007. The Open Day was specially organised for the members and their families also friends and interest... continues

mc2 and me
Hungarien Computer Community
I am very happy to be a member of the Hungarian Computer Community becouse I can communicate with all of my friends and all other Club members.Thanks for the Victorian Goverment for the opportunity t... continues

My Story
Nunawading Senior Citisen Club

Every Friday afternoon I look forward to come to the Hungarian Computer Club. Here we learn different things what we can use at home on our home computer.
Through this Club I become a member... continues

No longer a technology fruit loop
August Afternoon 2007 Learners
At last I feel I don't feel like a fruit loop anymore, especially with my kids.

MC2 has helped me get to know what how a chat room works and what a noticeboard is. It's great to be able to s... continues

A lot's happened since June 2007
Sixth Month New Starters
It all started when I enrolled in my first intro to computers class at Community One.
The course included an introduction to the Internet and we spent some time learning about MC2. This site has ... continues

Mc2 the gate to kowledge.
Hungarian computer society.
I would like to tell you my story concerning Mc2.For me it is a twoo pronged relation. First I practice and learn the computer skill.My oppinion, it is the future communication media.Mc2 is a close k... continues

My story at mc2
Ausztrálian Erdélyi Magyar Szövetség
Last year in november 2007 joined the Hungarian Computer Community. This gave me a chance to join the mc2. I can tell you now this opportunity changed my life. First I find as a communication tool ve... continues

My experience with Mc2.
Hungarian Computer Commonity.
When I have retired from work I hawe joined the Nunawading Senior Club. Meeting lots of seniors.

Then I have joined the Hungarian Computer Comunity.

Where we have learned the Mc2. I f... continues

A DOOR OPENED
Knox Hungarian Senior Citizens' Club Inc.
Hi Victorians

I am amember of the Hungarian Cumputer community and the Knox Hungarian Senior Citizens' Club. There are several Hungarian Seniors' club. With this program we are constantly in ... continues

What the MC 2 and Hungarian Computer community Club meand to us
Nunawading Hungarian Senior Citizen's Club
The Hungarian Computer Community Club became our creativity measure. In our age this club is the lifeline. We talk walk, exchange ideas, work, and feel useful for ourselves, for our club, and we try ... continues

My story from the Casey Group.
Casey Hungarian Senior Citizens Club.
Hi there!
I would like to say, that I belong to the young generation, but I'm not. I would like to tell you, that I know all about computer, but that is just a wishful thinking. What I can tell y... continues

MC 2 reaches all over the world
Association of Independent Retirees

I have just returned from a month travelling around Europe. It was a fascinating experience seeing the history and culture on the other side of the world. You come to realize how much you d... continues

Hamilton is introduced to MC2
Association of Independent Retirees
Our Visit to Hamilton 10 April 2008

A small group of five (Robert, Barry Mc, Karl, Joy and Nola) attended the Hamilton Branch meeting. It was interesting to hear their concerns and what ac... continues

Sharing our ideas for Laverton
Connect Laverton
I am a previous resident of Laverton & still work in the area. I came to the Laverton Community Centre to learn to use a computer and in the process of the training I was introduced to MC2. Through t... continues

A new way to communicate with the locals!
Connect Laverton
I was terrified of using a computer, that is until I joined a Computer course to learn the basics. Once I understood the basics then I wanted to use it to connect with people with similar interests. ... continues

Womens Network

I hate to say it but I am becoming addicted to MC2. It is a fantastic way to network with like minded ladies when we live some distances apart. I love keeping in touch and hearing plans for... continues

MEMORIES ALIVE
MEMORIES ALIVE

MC2 has given me a great opportunity to keep the memory of my beautiful daughter alive and to share this rather sad path of life with others. Hard to believe, but the experien... continues

Now I’m a Trainer!
inglewood community resource centre inc
Through the MC2 partnership here in Inglewood I have attended many training sessions with Owen who is just the best. During training I have increased my skills and so computer usage has widened. This... continues

Partnerships Promote Proficiency
Employees of Brite Services, a Supported Business Service in Broadmeadows, have generally not had the opportunity to access or learn computers. Being a round 5 Project Partner with My Connected Comm... continues

ESL communities in Elwood
Elwood St Kilda Neighbourhood Learning Centre
The mc2 vehicle has enabled our diverse culturally backgound students over the past year to communicate not only with their fellow students on line but also with other on-line groups.Through this exp... continues

My thoughts on MC2
In the first instance for me being a regular contributor to the Mc2 site has forced me into the new century and made me learn to use this sort of technology. It is also a really cool way to pass on i... continues

Getting better every day
Albury Wodonga Branch, Association of Independent Retirees
I have found being the Owner of the Albury Wodonga Branch, Association of Independent Retirees MC2 site quite a challenge. Many of our members of advanced years have little knowledge of computers an... continues

My Story
Over Forty Computer
I have learned so many new things by using mc2. I used to be too scared to do anything on the internet in case I made a mistake. The great thing about using mc2 in class is that my teacher was there ... continues

Using mc2 in the classroom.
PNH English 1
As an educator, using mc2 in a classroom situation has been great. The students that have internet access at home are looking at sights of interest within mc2. Mc2 has been a good way to introduce ... continues

A new world!
Laverton Community Centre
One of the students who joined our Over 40's Computer group started talking to me in the kitchen after class. She spoke about what a difference learning how to use a computer and particularly the int... continues

My Story
Preston Neighbourhood House Group 3
I came to Preston Neibourhood House to learn computer
from zero knowldge at all to an expert using a lot of software, able to fix and install hardware and software as well. It is a very good exp... continues

Streamlined Communication.
Association of Independent Retirees Limited.
Our story is similar to many of the other mc2 community stories. mc2 is undoubtedly a very useful method of communicating quickly and efficiently with group members. The posting of standard documents... continues

Brite Employees learning mc2
Tuesday Brite Employees Training
My name is Mary Eldridge I live in Keilor Downs and I work 3days at Brite services. I’ve been at Brite now for 13months, I’m loving it because I get on well with everyone and I’m learning new s... continues

Brite Services ERC Community
Brite Services
The Employee Representative Committee (ERC) of Brite Services was one of the first communities created for the VVRA Project Partner. It was created so that members could have their meeting minutes s... continues

My overseas exprience with Mc2.
My recent oveseas trip to Hungary wisiting My relatives
I was able to keep in tuch with My club.
Reading the club mail and keeping in tuch by sending
E-mail and being able be part of the ... continues

This is what I needed!
Yarraville Community Centre / YCC English Teachers
Using MC2 to communicate with my fellow teachers has been a dream. Because we work across a number of different sites and work part time on different days and don't see each other very often getting ... continues

A good news story from Norah
Benalla Senior Citizens
MC2 has broadened my contacts with other people with similar interests and led to enrolling in Certificate I Information Technology at Goulburn Ovens TAFE, Benalla Campus. I have made a new group of... continues

Benalla Senior Citz rule
Benalla Senior Citizens
The Senior Citizens at Benalla have taken to the world of cyber communication to extreme. They drive me crazy, the first thing they have to do when they come to class is check their email. Then the... continues

I Never Thought I'd Be Able to Use a Computer
I saw computers on TV and the staff use them a lot. I don't understand how they work and thought I'd never use one. They showed my how I could look at art on the computer, write letters and contact p... continues

Art
I love that I can post my art on the mc2 site and other people can see and appreciate it.... full details

There are others out there - hooray!
Albury Wodonga Support Group
I am a person who has had diabetes for 40 years now.

I do not announce that fact that I have diabetes very often and am usually able to manage in my world with the requirements of blood testi... continues

A1 TRIVIA
We use the MC2 facilities to connect members of staff who otherwise wouldn't see or have an interaction together. We do this through the trivia group and Narelle's questions all keep us thinking. ... full details

INTERNET & EMAIL CLASSES
We find the MC2 facilities very useful as a resource for the students of the internet and email classes to explore and experiment with forums and online community structures. It is very useful to hel... continues

Barb's View
Melton Bacchus Marsh Diabetes Support Group
I attended the MC2 training twelve months ago and found the information invaluable. I thoroughly enjoyed the pace as well as the content of the information supplied. I would welcome the opportunity... continues

Spread The Word
Peninsula Diabetes Self Help Group
I am writing this short piece to let everyone know that using Mc2 is easy, and a definate advantage to those of us who want to spread the word and stay in contact with others who share some of the di... continues

Being Part of My Connected Community- WPSO group:Cranbourne Community Centre Members
Westernport Speaking Out Inc.
Hi there from Cranbourne. We would like to tell you some of the reasons why we like being involved in mc2.

Sharon:
I like mc2 because of the way it helps me to use the internet responsib... continues

INTEREST GROUPS MEET ONLINE
The Continuing Education Centre has set up online community groups for people who share similar interests.

The group meet online through a website and can then participate in chats and forum... continues

MC2 - A GREAT RESOURCE
I was asked to co-ordinate the MC2 program for the Continuing Education Centre. Our staff can now make use of online forums, noticeboards and chat sesions and much more in order to further expand the... continues

Connecting Carers through mc2
Connected Carers Project
There is a lot of confusion about the term 'carer'. Carers Victoria describes a carer as 'a person who provides care and support to family members or friends who have a chronic or acute condition, m... continues

Email far from home
My name is Joe and I am retired. I come to Collingwood Neighbourhood House for some time now to learn how to email and to look up the internet. I am from Italy and just got back from a trip overseas.... continues

mc2 trainee note
Inglewood Community Resource Centre
Hi since doing volunteer work at the resource centre and joining mc2 i have learnt about using the net.,and joined my first internett group. ... full details

mc2 - the difference it has made to my life
Disabled Motorists Association
Now all of a sudden the apron strings have been cut, bless us all as we manage without the exceptional support and driven care from Jane, Neil and the team.

While I exited the project from ... continues

St Arnaud and MC2
We have had many groups join through the MC2 and I have enjoyed establishing everyone of them. St Arnaud came alive when MC2 came to town. Even though all the training has been done and the groups ha... continues

Special Group
STABI's
We are special group. Wendy worked hard to get this group going. We all have different brain injuries but we love our MC2.I never thought I would be using commputers and having so much fun... full details

What computers have done for me
STABI's
I met Wendy and she talked me to come to crc to learn mc2. I have brain injury. I received in car accident. I love meeting up at centre. Wendy is such a good person and helps me so much. She not well... continues

I love MC2!
Whiteside Family
Just a short note to say how much I enjoy our website on MC2. Our family is spread around the world but we now all keep in touch via MC2. It has made a big difference to how we spread our news, even ... continues

Ho's Story
Collingwood Wednesday Morning Computer Expedition Party
Now I would like to introduce myself: I come from VietNam in 1974; then I left Australia to go for mission work in PNG in the end of the year, until November 1979. I came back when they have had many... continues

Mario - I am embracing technology
Collingwood Wednesday Morning Group
I am writing a story cause it is something I have to do for my class. I am a thirty year old male who has never had any computer knowledge whats so ever and now I find myself actually writing a lette... continues

How mc2 has helped me (story by shaun)
Diversitat
My name is Shaun and I am one of the volunteers at 94.7 the Pulse. I am a presenter of a late night music program, Daggy Dance Show, on Thursday 2am.

mc2 has helped me develop my computer sk... continues

MC2 in the ESL classroom.
Blackwood Street Neighbourhood House Language Group
Using MC2 with my ESL students has brought an interesting new focus to the classes, and I've noticed it's really helped the students to develop their computer and Internet skills in an enjoyable way.... continues

Saints Forever
St Arnaud Community Resource Centre
I cannot believe I have made an impact on so many lives through MC2. When I think back to when I started all these groups and how many people have grown through their experiences in being in these gr... continues

mc2 = easy
studio antics girls diversitat
We got involved with mc2 when our station, The Pulse, first got involved with the project. Because we already knew about these types of forum places, it was easy to start our group, Studio Antics, b... continues

Chat the night away!
Diversitat
The mc2 Chat feature is great when you want to communicate online especially if you cannot meet face to face.

We at Diversitat have used this feature a few times and have found it to be very... continues

Sharing helps
The Marvels - Single Mothers of Moreland
Being a single parent can be tough and coming together and sharing experiences and information really helps. There are so many online resources out there which we found out about through this project... continues

Getting together
Archers - online group for unemployed people.
It was good to get together and learn about the Mc2 site and have the support of Brunswick Neighbourhood House. The chat room is certainly a great way to keep in touch with people and share experienc... continues

Fun with new skills
Fresh Start - Newly Arrived Residents
Our students were introduced to Mc2 during class and were soon chatting with each other on the Mc2 site. Even those who had very limited computer skills gained confidence very quickly and were able t... continues

Many benefits!
English Support for Mature Women from NonEnglish Speaking Backgrounds
Our group of students, known as Mary's Computer Group, found many benefits with using Mc2. It was user friendly from the opening website page. Because it has been created and developed by Vicnet and ... continues

Bringing the Whiteside Clan together . . . and into the 21st Century !!
Whiteside Extended Family and Friends (WEFF)
Being part of a very large family means having many different levels of
lifestyle, taste, beliefs & priorities; we have widespread proximities, and
varied degrees of technological accompli... continues

Helping Me To Stay In Touch
My name is Lindsay Cottingham. I suffer from post-polio syndrome, and am a member of the Northern Region Post Polio Support Group. I have had more mobility problems recently(I am waiting for a calipe... continues

The Golden Age of PAEL Committee of Management
Peninsula Adult Education and Literacy Committee of Management
My story about using MC2 to communicate among Committee of Management members is one of satisfaction in finally attaining a goal - we are now able to share information "from the same page". We know w... continues

INDIGENOUS SUCCESS STORY
Southern Westerport Learning Communites Digital Matters
The aim of Southern Westerport Learning Communites Digital Matters, is to bring digital storytelling to trainers, managers and community groups down the peninsula and we have been doing this quite su... continues

MC2 outside the square
MC2 trainer
When deciding to write a story that talked about how the MC2 project has impacted on the participants, I couldn't go past the story of how being involved with this project has impacted on me personal... continues

New Hope Aged Services
South Central Region Migrant Resource Centre
This site was created as a way for aged care staff from an organisation that has different worksites scattered across metropolitan Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, to easily keep in touch with... continues

CALD group's happy experiences
Frankston & Mornington Peninsula HACC Service Providers & CALD Clients Resource Group:
It has also enabled local health and welfare service providers in the local area, to engage with local CALD residents either directly through the site or by attending some of the multicultural events... continues

A New World
Goldfields Bonsai Society
A New World

I live in a somewhat isolated area and have had difficulty finding people with similar interests. I am interested in, learning digital photography and bonsai.

A couple o... continues

Taking Mornington VIEW Club into the 21st century
VIEW Clubs of Australia
I first heard of MC2 when I became a VIEW Zone Councillor. The Councillor site was full of informative and interesting details and I used the site quite often. At the conclusion of my term it was su... continues

Drysdale View Club
Drysdale Dy View Club
My experience with mc2 is that I have learnt not to be afraid to have a go. I was always a little terrified to use a computer and this has made me realise that you have to have a good. You really ca... continues

My Life Since Mc2
VIEW Clubs of Australia
I attended my first mc2 workshop early 2006, I went along feeling very inadequate and nervous, but was soon made feel welcome and part of the group by the coordinator of mc2 Robin Vargo.

In... continues

Mallacoota 3CA and mc2
3CA Croajingolong Centre for Communications and the Arts
The 3CA committee has been very pleased with the
results of our involvement in My Connected Community.
Our website has had more than one thousand hits; which
translates to our project be... continues

Karren's Story
WPSO
Hello my name is Karren and I want to share my story with you how MC2 has changed my life.

I am normally really shy but I have gained a lot of confidence since I have been involved in the mC2... continues

Learning to make contact
Nearly twelve months ago had the opportunity to learn the

computer, thanks to the DMA MC2 project. While participating in this I had the pleasure of meeting Connie one of the training group w... continues

The project is closing but the spirit is kept ongoing - Inspiration!
Southvale Primary School - MC2 Project Partner R4
Writing story may be very easy for those English speaking members, but it may be a difficult task for our MC2 groups. Most of our members are from non-English-speaking background. Furthermore, they a... continues

Mel's story
Out of the Box - Using Technology to Follow Your Dreams
I am a woman with cerebral palsy and speech difficulty. I am an artist, poet and I work as a community development worker. I was introduced to email and 'net surfing' in the early 90s. I have never l... continues

The Joys of Learning
How are you. My name is Tina. I am learning the computer now as I don't known any computer before. I want to thank my teacher Mei and my classmates for helping me out. ... full details

my learning story
Springvale Chinese Friendship Forum - 史賓威華人友誼論壇
Hi, how are you?

Since I joined the internet course, I met a lot of members and friends from the internet (mc2 community). I really enjoy it, because I learn a lot and get experience of how ... continues

Hank's story
G'day, My name is Hank Wyllie and 'disAbility' was acquired in 1985. My first memories of awakening from a six week coma was in a darkened room in what I presumed was a hospital. I was incredibly thi... continues

Confusion reigns!
Inglewood Community Resource Centre
When I went to Melbourne to attend an MC2 conference last September it had been quite some time since I had been to Melbourne, let alone into the CBD and its environs.

I have always ... continues

MC2 - A helpful learning tool
This story is an ovation to the creators and users of such a fabulous space.

I have worked with people with varying levels of IT knowledge, MC2 has opened up a new world of abilities and conf... continues

Since about my join to mc2
Hi
Before I joined mc2 member I know any thing about internet,email... but now I so happy I know how to send email or I can read and watch any informations from the wed that I looking for .And I ... continues

Another Dimension of Teaching Adults about the World Wide Web
Community One - Mount Martha
Hello

My name is Aldo Taranto, Local Educator, Mornington Peninsula. Previously employed in various Government Departments in Leadership roles it wasn't until 1996 I discovered my true passi... continues

My family online
The Whiteside Extended Family and Friends
Recently our extended family started an mc2 group as a way to keep in touch. We are a large family spread out over Victoria and NSW. It has been great to be kept up to date with what's happening wit... continues

Our own “Internet Café”
The VVRA/Brite Services mc2 Project Worker met with the Workforce Plus Coordinator to discuss possibility of utilising their computer facilities for training purposes and while there was introduced t... continues

Heather cohalan's Story
Hi my name is Heather Cohalan and i would like to tell you abit about myself;

I volunteer at the Inglewood Community Resource Centre

Recently i finished doing a Loddon Murra... continues

GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL - SUPPORT FROM OUR COMMUNITY by Bev McNaughton
Hello everyone, this is a great opportunity to tell you all a good news story through the medium of MC2. It begins thus. Whilst having a meeting to produce another project, two volunteers plus one n... continues

Getting into a chat room
Melbourne Citymission
My colleagues and I at MCM have been supporting the development of several mc2 groups, so we thought it would be good to learn how to drive the vehicle ourselves.

We mastered all sorts of fun... continues

mc2 a nice friendly way to learn computer & internet skills
Although I've been word processing on computer for years, it was only a few years ago I discovered the internet. And mc2 has added more to my internet experience. How exciting, learning to use soft... continues

My Connected Community in Hume
This is the transcript of an article that was published in the Hume Global Learning Villages Quarterly Newletter with the accompanying photograph:
More and more people are using the Internet to f... continues

Mc2 helps Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety & Depression Support Group Albury/Wodonga
My name is Wendy and I am the facilitator of the Anxiety and Depression Support Group in Albury Wodonga. Trudewind Rd. Neighbourhood House invited us to have an Online Community Group with a web site... continues

computer club
I think the students have enjoyed exploring this site, however they are a bit reticent at chatting or sharing information they feel is personal. They have enjoyed the session on using the digital cam... continues

getting started
Rosanna Fire Station Community House Group E
hello my name is maureen I am just beginning to use the computer and communicating via the internet is a new experience for me. I could see immediately the benefit of the mc2 programme for people w... continues

Learning How to use a computor and how to communicate through mc2
Rosanna Fire Station Group E
My name is Christine. Using the mc2 will enable me to make new friends and learn about interesting topics. I have been out of the work place for some time and I looking to re enter the workplace or s... continues

Joan,s Story
Rosanna Fire Station Community House Group E
This is my first experience of MC2 and I was amazed at the level of use from the different communities in Victoria. I can see that it is a wonderful facility for people to express their views and eng... continues

The class room
rosanna community house groupe e
I look forward to our small class on Wednesday mornings, learning how to operate the computer. mc2 groupe E has been very interesting and has opened avenues I had not even considered.... full details

ronalds story
rosanna fire station group e
i have been learning computers now for 9 weeks and i find it very interesting and hope too learn much more in the next course which starts very soon so thanks marie our tutor for all that you ve done... continues

My Year Of Technology
Rosanna Fire Station Community House Group E
I am an ordinary housewife with not a lot of technology skills so I decided to make this year my year for learning these skills.The mc2 has opened the internet for me. As the time goes on I am hoping... continues

Northern Autism Parent Support NAPS
Northern Autism Parent Support NAPS
I joined our group in December 2005 and have found mc2 a great way to share information about the daily issues we all face in having a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I love it when a new member... continues

Barbara's first experience on Mc2
Rosanna Fire Station Community House Group D
I have a Son going over to the UK and had no knowledge of using a computer. So I joined the class at Rosanna fire station on a Monday evening. Im slowly learning but will return next term. l am plann... continues

shockey@.vicnet .net au
rosanna fire station community house group d
well not nowing much about computers before joining up l have fand the course to be very helpfull in under standing more about computers .
the mc2 web is good to use and there is no junk mail... full details

Gillians MC2 experience
rosanna fire station community house group D
I am learning how to use the computer at Rosanna. We have a very patient teacher, Marie. It's lots of fun. We have just learnt about MC2. At first I had trouble staying in the chat room. I've now mad... continues

My new computer
Rosanna Fire Station Community House Group D
Recently I upgraded my very old computer and replaced it with Windows XP Media Centre. I now had this beautiful piece of equipment without the knowledge of being able to use it properly. Since enro... continues

my story.
Sale and district branch Diabetes Australia
Not knowing a lot about computers, I was not sure which way this mc2 thing would go. But since meeting Owen and learning a bit more, i am slowly becoming more confidant. I can see the benifits of gro... continues

Diabetes Australia - Vic - a year on - what has been achieved with MC2?
I was asked to coordinate the MC2 program for the Community Network Program of Diabetes Australia-Vic. Being the Coordinator of the ComNet program now for nearly 3 years, I was not sure what MC2 was ... continues

how i came to use mc2
I became a member of THE DISABLED MOTORIST ASSOC. after I HAD A STROKE. I learnt to drive again in BALLARAT after being a driver for many year .As a girl of 13 I had to drive trucks on the farm as th... continues

My Experience With Donald Disabled Motorists Group in Mc2
Disabled Motorists Association - Donald
I had never heard of Mc2 until a friend invited me to attend an information session at the Donald Community Centre. I went along and was surprised to hear that the Disabled Motorist Association is a... continues

Website Development with MC2
Altona Meadows Website Development Group
Altona Meadows Website Development group was set up to focus on website development technology. It is geared for those interested in developing web pages as well as to share their skills with others.... continues

Getting Organised
Regional Parent Support Workers
As one of a number of Victorian regional parent support workers supporting parents of children with disabilities, I have found mc2 great for tracking ideas and organising information. Shared files i... continues

Diabetes Support Group
Melton Bacchus Marsh Diabetes Support Group
Melton Bacchus Marsh Diabetes Support Group is for people with diabetes and their families/carers in the Melton Bacchus Marsh areas. We meet at Djerriwarrh Health Services Yuille St., Melton on the f... continues

Melton and Bacchus Marsh Diabetes Support Group
The introducty to MC2 has been a way to find information on line and to introduce myself to other members.

Diabetes can be very hard to deal with at times it's great to know that other peopl... continues

Marilyn's MC2 Story
Cardinia Diabetes Awareness Group
The Cardinia Diabetes Awareness Group has been going for almost four years now. This group was started about the time I found out I had Diabetes 2.
I was devestated when I was told, as no one i... continues

The Future Beat
Ceres Futures
We of the Ceres Futures team have thoroughly enjoyed the change in scenery that the Slingshot Community has provided. Our usual activities are outdoors, and being part of the MC2 community enables u... continues

Diabetes Support Online
Melton and Bacchus Marsh Diabetes Support Group
The invention of mc2 has allowed me to interact with other peope in the community who have diabetes and their partners, healthcare professionals and others. This site has allowed me to seek support, ... continues

A Visit to Germany
Destination Germany

Guide to Germany
Deep in the heart of Europe, Germany has had a seminal impact on Continental history. From Charlemagne and the Holy Roman Empire to Otto von Bismarck... continues

Emails snippets from Snowy
Vision Hearing Support Group
…I went to Sunny Ridge Strawberry farm as well, and taken some of photos so I am sending you a photos to put VHSC with mc2 okay. Now have look at photo in next e mail there will be 2 e mail photos... continues

What do students get from learning computer course using m2 ....
We have induced numerious computer courses for local Chinese communities in the past year. Students found mc2 features are easy to follow and learn. Here are some comments from our students.
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We enjoy the photos
Victorian Ushers and Deaflbind Club
Victorian Ushers and Deafblind Club has members who are deafblind and their support guides and interpreters. MC2 has provided a wonderful opportunity for the deafblind members to share their experien... continues

My connected comunity in the school
Katamatite Primary School MC2 Learners
As a teacher at this school I have found that the students have really enjoyed using the mc2 website. It has provided a great conduit for their contributions and ideas. Getting started, for some, w... continues

MC2 helps lessen distances
I have only been a member of MC2 for a short time and because of my disability don't come online as often as I would like.
When I do however, it is good to see postings from friends in my communi... continues

mc2 at Katy PS
Katy Kool Kids
We enjoy mc2 because of the many different things that we can do with it. I have made a list of the sections that we use and the way we use them. EMAILS - emailing friends on the weekend is fun whe... continues

Keeping in touch.
I am fairly isolated where I live. I just love opening my email and seeing postings from new found friends on here.
This enables me to keep in contact with others and share a common interest.continues

My story
Hi my name is Rozanna Gavey and i only just joined and im so glad that i can talk to someone about epilepsy i have only just been diagnosed and im currently scared because i almost died two tuesdays ... continues

Watch them grow
Northern Support Services
My name is Caren Aspinall and I am the owner of a number of mc2 communities that are specifically for people with an intellectual disability.

One of the people I work with is a young woman w... continues

MC2 opens up a new world for people with a disability
Clients @ NSS
Elvi’s mc2 story

I like going onto mc2, I think it’s really good. It gives me more information about other people at the centre and I find it very interesting to see what people ... continues

People with a disability having a say
Clients @ NSS
Date: 20/02/2007

Darryl's story

My name is Darryl Hughes and it was good to chat with my friends. I put a picture of myself up there so people could see me. I liked to use the inte... continues

Its great.
I'm a relative newcomer to MC2 but can already see how useful it is. Our group is made up of people with the same common interest but who are separated by distance.
MC2 allows us to keep in touc... continues

A New world discovered
Spina Bifida Ass of Victoria
Hi I found mc2 purely by Accident,And boy for accident its sure has been a lot of fun, I chat on line and meet in person through the security of the social club. I'm about to turn forty and I've not ... continues

Learning from MC2
From the day I join MC2 wedsite program .I learn and know a lot things about internet,I feel instersting it,and I met many new friends and We can talk every things about news ,cooking,send email with... continues

LAUNCH OF MC2
VHSC
BY Carla Anderson

The Launch on Tuesday 24 January at The Link for the My connected community and Public Internet Access Program was a huge successful with about 40 people. DBA received fund... continues

MC2 IS A GREAT COMMUNICATIONS TOOL
Maryborough On-Line
Hi, my name is Jo-anne H and I am a Volunteer at Maryborough On-Line Centre. After 3 years I still really enjoy it and I meet and work with lots of interesting people. MC2 is invaluable at our centre... continues

Invaluable!
I was introduced to MC2 in 2006 as part of a computer course prerequisite. Whilst hesitant at first, the community proved to be an invaluable tool as it was used for homework posts and reference link... continues

Long live MC2
Scope Victoria
Hi my name is Jo. I currently work as a Speech Pathologist for Scope and am involved in setting up a range of communities for people with disabilities and their families. MC2 continues to excite an... continues

Connected Communities. STORY 1 & 2… Elaine Barnes
Katamatite Cemetery Trust.
During time I have been a student at the mc2 program to operate a sight on The Connected Communities, I have turned the ripe old age of 70. this may seem aged, but I believe we all must move onto the... continues

Katamatite Uniting Church Craft Group
Katamatite Uniting Church Craft Group
During the past year our group have been on two bus trips. One to Moama. We left Katamatite at 9.00am stopped for a lovely morning tea then visited the Lavender Farm, a very interesting place with l... continues

Story by Harold Barnes
Hi my name is Harold,I entered a story 12 months ago and I thought I would upgrade it.Since then I have learnt to enter a website on the mc2 website for Katamatite indoor bowls club and also the Kat... continues

Dung, Farmers, Beetles and Computers
Lucyvale Better Beef Group Dung Beetle Project
Lucyvale is a geographically isolated valley in the mountains of NE Victoria. Most properties start in the valley floor beside Cudgewa Creek and sweep up into rugged timbered ridges, where views of t... continues

am very proud of this website
am very happy to be proud member of this website because everything i want is there.
they are solution to my problem
answer to my questions and a website to recommend to friends.... full details

Castlemaine Connected Community (CCC)
Castlemaine VIEW Club
I read about My Connected Community in a VIEW magazine and straight away thought - "This is for me." Something to keep up my computer skills and learn new ones.

I spoke on numerous occasions... continues

An atypical story
Central Victorian Alternative Music Gang
Mc2 has had a hand in enhancing my life as it has the lives of many others! It's a great way to increase communication skills and talk to different people in more and varied ways. My story isn't perh... continues

Wodonga District Tenant Group
Wodonga District Tenant Group
Hello one and all. The Wodonga District Tenant Group was established to give public tenants a voice and for tenants and Office of Housing {OoH} to work together to improve access to information on is... continues

''A Cool'' VIEW Great Grand mother.
Area VB VIEW Clubs of Australia
What a wonderful opportunity to learn another skill. Sometimes frustrating but mostly fun. If you are not connected,ask your self why not?

Do not get left behind.... full details

VIEW Fun and Friendship through MC2
VIEW Eltham Evening VIEW Club
What a great idea MC2 is. Thanks to Vicnet for making the dream of having a website possible for so many community groups. The user-friendly site has enthused many VIEW Clubs to become involved due... continues

Trudewind road playgroup
Trudewind Rd playgroup
Trudewind road playgroup meets every monday and friday morings we have about 20 family come to our playgroup we are like one big family we look after everyone who come to our playgroup and make them ... continues

Contented Friends!
Contented Friends
When I first came to Midland Support, I was almost totally ignorant about e-mails, web sites and the many other matters related to them. The folk here have been very skilled and patient with me. One ... continues

VIEW - Welcome new members
VIEW - National Councillors
When I first joined the mc2 site, I felt a bit apprehensive thinking I might get a lot of e-mail Spam and also, that the site would be slow downloading when using dial-up to connect to the internet a... continues

AFTER THE GAMES
Ringwood Day VIEW Club
Until I went to my first training session with MC2 the only thing I could do on the computer was play games!!I am now the moderator for a VIEW Club and not only have I been helped and advised endless... continues

Using MC2
Spina Bifida Foundation
I was introduced to MC2 by the Spina Bifida Foundation of Victoria. I have found it to be very easy to use and a great tool. It has enabled me to keep in contact with other people who have spina bifi... continues

first go
Diversional Therapy Community
My name is Nette and after a few aborted efforts I am pleaded to be part of Mc2. I am a Diversional Therapist working in Preston Vic. I have had the great experiences since 1903 of working in six dif... continues

Rosanna Community House Group B
Rosanna Community House group B
HI my name is anne i have had a grate time lerning all about E-MAIL with mc2 keep up the good work with the community thank you regarts ANNE TOAL... full details

Rosanna community house group b
Rosanna community house group B
Hi, my name is Anna I have been using mc2 e-mailing I find it really great .I have learned how to master this in class at Rosanna community center,I am really enjoying the learning of computers
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Great way to keep in touch
Trudewind Rd Neighbourhood House Committee of Management
The committee uses the mc2 site to keep in touch between committee meetings, as a place to put up events (and remind everyone!), and as a virtual office where all of our members can access files such... continues

Trudewind Patchworkers
Trudewind Craft & Patchworkers
Our group meets at Trudewind Rd. Neighbourhood House to work on our quilts, to chat and exchange ideas and share skills. Some of us have been coming for over nine years. Recently we made a number of ... continues

Course gets folk communicating
Permaculture Design Course 2006
We have recently ran a Permaculture Design Course in Bendigo, Central Victoria. This course was attended by 20 people from all over Australia. As part of the lead up to this course, we asked all stud... continues

MC2 Really Does Connect People.
I enjoy using MC2, it was hard to get logged on at first but once that was established. I have found that it is a fast way to keep in touch with people from my group and to find out what is going on ... continues

MC2 - You Will Love It
Diversitat
If you are reading this, you are either involved in a project already, one of the many staff and facilitators, a member of a group or two on here or well, I have run out of ideas. Although, one thing... continues

OUR MC2 FAMILY
Katamatite Primary School MC2 Learners
MC2 at Katamatite has proved to be a great form of communication. As well as being a tool to share information/pictures, ask questions and send messages, it has promoted a bonding within our group. I... continues

a coincidental carer
carers vic western metro region
A COINCIDENTAL CARER

As so often happens in my life I came by the mc2 website quite by accident. Without really appreciating the possible repercussions (or advantages either for that matte... continues

MC2 Training session
A.I.R Wimmera
Our introduction to mc2 earlier this year was the stuff comedy films are made of. We parked the car, found our way to the designated door of the Victorian State Library only to find the door locked. ... continues

Kevs saga
ABI Learning and Participation Group
Gday once i was a Draftsman who owned a fancy computer which was connected to the net but i was so busy with life i wouldnt take the time to use or explore the net or computer drafting but since my A... continues

A Long & Weary Absence
First came my user friendly Canberra based internet service provider. It was these wonderful people who originally allowed me to access the truly marvelous internet. All for an extremely modest fe... continues

Life is easier
Brunswick Neighbourhood House
Mc2 is a great tool for communicating with people outside of your organisation. We have just ceated our first group for a working party. This will make reporting much easier! Thanks Mc2 ... full details

Katamatite fun four mc2
Hi have been in the mc2 group for while now ,it has been a big help to me as i have learnt how to use my computer a lot better .Thanks to the teachers at Katamatite school for their learning courses.... continues

Friends of Kings Billabong
Friends of Kings Billabong
The friends of Kings Billabong started off as a small but active conservation group in the Kings Billabong Nature Reserve. Their activities include tree planting, weed removal and the construction of... continues

Sunraysia Down Syndrome Support Group
Sunraysia Down Syndrome Support Group
Sunraysia Down Syndrome Support Group is a group of people from all types of backgrounds that have a child or member of a family with Down Syndrome.

People who have a common interest with D... continues

Mallee Hog
This group of Harley Davidson enthusiasts are mostly retirees, that have the joy of riding in common. They regularly get together for a ride or family days. The group currently has 95 members and the... continues

Polynesian Group
This group was designed for New Australians, from the Pacific region. It was designed to help newly arrived migrants find their way around Sunraysia and also to help the second generation Australian/... continues

Cardross Progress Association
Cardross Progress Association
The CPA's mission is to increase social networks and fostering of goodwill within the community through stimulating interest and patronage of the Cardross Public Hall and its restoration for all user... continues

Hiya all this is my story :-) please enjoy
At present time, i am 26yr old SME(structual maintenance engineer on f-18's) and recovering from my second serious turn of head trama, 1st was a head injury from a mere 9m fall, this I recovered real... continues

A New Story
My first day of learning computer on the Thursday morning with my friends on the 5th April 2006 at 30-40 Athol Road, Noble Park, Southvale P.S

My friendly lady teacher is Mei Luong. She is v... continues

Disabled Motorists Association runs virtual Board meetings through MC2
Thanks to the mc2 facility, the Disabled Motorists Association is able to run Board meetings online, discussing matters in 'real time' with the Chat Line feature, discuss and decide on matters which ... continues

My story
Hello there this is my very first time I'm join this group. The truth is I'm very happy to do that because I'am going to have the opportunity to chat with others and share my experiences also I'm goi... continues

my walking execise
My hobby is walking every morning with my frend for one hour after we have a coffee and enjoy talk.

Im like going out visit my frend going shopping have time with my grandchildren. I like do ... continues

My story
Hello there this is my very first time I'm join this group. The truth is I'm very happy to do that becouse I'am going to have the opportunity to chat with others and share my experiences allso I'm go... continues

hobbies
Hello,My name is Anna this is my first time I join this group I'm very happy so I can share my hobbies with other person,I like cooking, sewing,walking,reading and goin to the football.

Ciao ... continues

a story
PNH Italian Group
I arrived in Australia 41 years ago I had work for many years I got only one son. He dosen't merry yet, so my family it small, so now I have time to go in some club most where I LEARN samthy usefull<... continues

Success for SWPLC Digital Matters
SWPLC Digital Matters
The aim of Southern Westernport Learning Communities Digital Matters, is to bring digital storytelling to trainers, managers and community groups down the peninsula and we have been doing this quite ... continues

Footy Tipping made easy
Footy Tipping @ Gravel Hill
It's been great to be able to get onto the computer and put my tips in. Having all the forum messages listed means I can go back and check what others have tipped and also what I tipped at the start ... continues

Diane's story
I am Diane T. I live in Templestowe with my mum and brothers. I would like to learn MS Office packages such as MS Excel, MS Word, MS Access, publisher etc...and also expand my knowledge in Internet. ... continues

Connecting Kids
1566 Youth Initiatives
The mc2 site has enabled our youth to remain connected, and form closer bonds through the use of forums, and chat facilities. It helps us keep them informed of events, as they have 24/7 access to the... continues

Hazel's Story
Collingwood Net Nuts
I am the eldest of a family of four; the three younger siblings are boys. We were born in Richmond Nth Qld. We went to the Convent Primary School, and then went away to boarding school, after which I... continues

Forever Land (Poem in Chinese Version)
Fang Xiao Ying / Guo Zi Ning
那是一个古远的国家，

令人惊异的、悠久的文化历史。

黄河边上肥沃的土地、

长城墙上勇敢的人们、

依靠在远古文明旁边... continues

How mc2 benefit Chinese community by learning...
Rufina Chan / VICSEG
I feel much honored to be one of the mc2 trainer- VICSEG- New Future Training. Jennifer she is my best working partner to conduct the mc2 training courses. It is my pleasure to apply my knowledge... continues

Proud to be the mc2 trainer
Jennifer Yeung / VICSEG
As being one of the mc2 trainers in VICSEG - New Futures Training, I am proud of the course's popularity and positive feedback from our members.

Within a month, Rufina and I started our sel... continues

Mallacoota Diabetes Support Group
‘I like being a member of the Mallacoota Diabetes Support Group as I can get up to date information about diabetes and I can ask questions of the Diabetes Educator and get a an answer quickly.’ (... continues

Thoughts on Mc2
After some initial training during previous employment I was pleased to see the SBFV, specifically the social club, embrace the idea of My Connected Community.

I have used MC2 extensively in... continues

My Experiences with mc2
SBFV Over 18s Social Club
Since doing mc2 Training through the Spina Bifida Foundation, I mainly use the Calender & To Do List.

The Forum has been great for our Social Group to discuss topics either relevant to Spina... continues

Boort Resource Information Centre comes online
Bricettes
Thanks to MC2 and initiative from the St Arnaud CRC to join together a wonderful little group has now been formed with such an original name as the Bricettes. I had the biggest thrill to see such a b... continues

The wonderful connections that can fall into your lap when you've got a good website
I've now had my website for about 4 years and I really maintain it to peak condition. I'm a textile artist, community artist, photographer, German teacher along with many other interests and fascina... continues

Forever Land (poem)
Christy / VICSEG
That is an ancient country,
Amazing long cultural history.
Lavish land and the Yellow River,
Brave people and the Great Wall.
Modern buildings beside the ancient,
Old things meet ... continues

A moderators view of mc2
Spina Bifida Foundation of Victoria Over 18's Social Club
I had a sense of dread When I was asked to moderate The Spina Bifida Foundation of Victoria’s over 18s Social Club on MC2 I thought that it would difficult and demanding as I don’t really know wh... continues

Why I Bother by Peter Casey
I oftentimes wonder why I bother with writing essays that no one will ever read. I’ve been sending the same message for more years than I care to remember about the rights of those of us w... continues

Congratulations have to go to the people who've set up this opportunity
I wanted to contact you to thank you for the opportunity that has opened up to my brother - Peter Casey - with being connected to the worldwide web.

I've followed Peter's progress... continues

mc2 as a tool for the deaf blind community
Vision and Hearing Support Club
My Connected Community, is a major tool for the deaf blind community it provides social contact and information with in a static framework, giving information on outings and upcoming events.

... continues

In Focus on 94.7 The Pulse (Diversitat)
Diversitat - In Focus
My name is Nicole Travers and I am one of the volunteer’s involved in the ‘In Focus’ program on 94.7 The Pulse.

As the producer and presenter of a live to air, daily (Mon-Fri), local i... continues

How mc2 help Deafblind community
Victorian Ushers and Deafblind Club
Hello my name is Heather Lawson. I have Ushers. I am one of four committee members of Victorian Ushers and deafblind Club. I have been involved as a volunteer work in the deafblind community for many... continues

I Am Enjoying Myself
VIEW Greensborough Evening Club
The mc2 site is very special to me. Having nervously attended an orientation session, I realised that I had a lot to learn. I couldn't imagine, me, being able to help out on a website but that is wha... continues

VIEW Clubs of Australia communicating in the 21st Century
VIEW Greensborough Evening Club
When I was asked if I was interested in participating in a new mc2 project for VIEW Clubs I was a little hesitant I must admit. I went in blind and subsequently did not have any aspirations as to wha... continues

The wider VIEW
VIEW Belgrave
As our son departed for the UK some years ago he left written instructions on E Mailing and assured us we couldn't do damage to the Computer so " play with it Mum & learn" were his parting words.
... continues

VIEW Clubs come online
VIEW Clubs of Australia
Over 25 000 Australian women are members of the 400+ VIEW (Voice

Interest and Education of Women) Clubs of Australia. VIEW Online Groups

Project was created to provide an avenue whe... continues

Brett's World on Mc2
Leisure Action Diners Club / Eastern Region Support Co op
Hello my name is Brett Reynolds. I became involved with My Connected Community (mc2) about five years ago when I was asked by a group called Leisure Action Diners Club to set up a group on mc2. I ac... continues

Thank you
Perth's Early Babies Group
I created a group called Perth's Early Babies group as a result of this group I have met some really nice people.
Thank you mc2, I now have some new friends! ... full details

mc² trainees comments
This program has paved the way for many people to re-establish or recreate a new and virtual network. We have learnt that technology has its own human side when it is used for creating connectedness,... continues

Poem
During my young age
I never imagined a remote day
When I would be in a room like this
surfing up in the net.

The experts who guide us,
and this technique promote,
have gi... continues

How mc² has changed my Life :)
A Company of Friends
My name is Kerryn and I've used mc2 for a couple of months now. I first signed up late last year (2003), and didn't really use it much, as I hadn't gone into the site very much. Now I use it a lot, ... continues

Communications is a big issue for rural schools
Country Education project
This is the story of how one Innovations and Excellence cluster is using the My Connected Community (mc2) web-based communication service to keep connected... Tallangatta Corryong Innovations and Exc... continues

Country Education Project committee moves online
CEP committee
The Country Education Project committee is getting connected via the My Connected Community (mc2) online system. The 2004 committee meeting schedule and the meeting minutes have been added to the eve... continues

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