SIG-List
SIG-List
SIG-List (SIG Meetings & Contact Details)
| Updated: | 08-Mar-2022 – 13:20 — See our Events calendar for all SIG meeting dates and times. |
| CORONA VIRUS: Many PHYSICAL meetings are replaced by ONLINE meetings, and others are cancelled. These changes are NOT shown on this webpage. Refer to Event details via calendar. | |
| — Meeting changes (online-replacements and cancellations) are shown at: http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/about/recent-changes/ | |
| — and are also shown in Events Calendar at top-left of page in ‘Quick Links’ on the homepage at: http://www.melbpc.org.au/ | |
| Amendments: | Please advise changes/corrections to: webdevgrp@melbpc.org.au |
| See our new page for SIG details here This will eventually replace the current page. |
| Meeting | Access (database) and Excel SIG | |
| SIG | Access (database) and Excel | |
| access@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Webpage | http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/access-database-and-excel-sig/ | |
| Location | Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd | |
| Moorabbin Melway:78.D8 | ||
| Convener(s) | Craig Evans | |
| Description | The Access SIG provides an environment in which people can help each other to improve their skills with Microsoft Access. At each meeting there are presentations by members that are designed to cover the scope of Access during a year. Q&A segments are held at each meeting. Members may also address questions to the SIG mailing list and receive opinions for possible solutions. | |
| Meeting | Casey SIG | |
| SIG | Casey | |
| casey@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Webpage | http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/casey-sig/ | |
| Location | Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre, 8 O’Neil Road | |
| Beaconsfield Melway:214.A1 | ||
| Convener(s) | Ross Bradbury | |
| Phillip Rocke | ||
| Helen Ventura | ||
| Description | Casey offers a friendly, social atmosphere where our members learn from, support, encourage and help each other on computer and communications topics. The meeting is based on presentations and Q&A. | |
| Meeting | Communications SIG | |
| SIG | Communications | |
| phil@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Webpage | https://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/communications-sig/ | |
| Location | Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd | |
| Moorabbin Melway:78.D8 | ||
| Convener(s) | Phil Lew – 0418 567 019 | |
| Description | The Communications SIG focuses on all aspects of computer connectivity. Topics include modem communications, Client/Server software, HTML and other Internet related topics. We also cover topics on Computer Networking (home networks, LANs and WANs) and other relevant general telecommunications issues of interest to the well connected PC user. | |
| Meeting | Digital Images SIG | |
| SIG | Digital Images | |
| Webpage | https://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/digital-images-sig/ | |
| Location | Wadham House, 52 Wadham Parade | |
| Mount Waverley Melway:61.E12 | ||
| Convener(s) | George Skarbek – george@melbpc.org.au | |
| Ian Bock – 9807 3701 – ianhenrybock@optusnet.com.au | ||
| Description | Our meetings cover improving your digital images & photography. Tutorials on Photoshop, Lightroom and Luminar. | |
| Meeting | East SIG | |
| SIG | East | |
| east@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Webpage | http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/east-sig/ | |
| Location | All meetings are conducted using ZOOM | |
| https://zoom.us/j/98163906681 | ||
| Convener(s) | The East SIG is run by a committee. | |
| Use the email address above to contact them | ||
| Description | At East we provide an entertaining and informative session covering a range of computer topics for all levels; some from invited speakers and some from our own members. George Skarbek hosts the popular Q&A segment. | |
| Meeting | East Workshop SIG | |
| SIG | East Workshop | |
| eastwsh@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Webpage | http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/east-workshop-sig/ | |
| Location | Wadham House, 52 Wadham Parade | |
| Mount Waverley Melway:61.E12 | ||
| Convener(s) | Paul Woolard – 0417 566 209 – pwoolard@melbpc.org.au | |
| John Swale (3D printing) – 0417 530 766 | ||
| Description | This workshop SIG is hands-on, practical, interactive and runs on “Show me how, and I’ll do it with your assistance”. We handle “how to upgrade”, “software doesn’t run”, “slow computer”, “no sound”, “no video” problems and more. Bring your computer. | |
| No meeting in May (Mother’s Day). | ||
| Meeting | Essendon SIG — Main meeting | |
| SIG | Essendon | |
| Subgroup | Main meeting | |
| essendon@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Webpage | http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/essendon-sig/ | |
| Location | Nancye Kirchner Neighbourhood Centre, Doyle Street (corner Somerset St) | |
| Avondale Heights Melway:27.D6 | ||
| Convener(s) | John Guegan – 9317 7114 | |
| Description | Provides assistance with computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, digital photography, music applications. multimedia, computer maintenance and product reviews. | |
| Meeting | Essendon SIG — Open Forum | |
| SIG | Essendon | |
| Subgroup | Open Forum | |
| essendon@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Webpage | http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/essendon-sig/ | |
| Location | Nancye Kirchner Neighbourhood Centre, Doyle Street (corner Somerset St) | |
| Avondale Heights Melway:27.D6 | ||
| Convener(s) | John Guegan – 9317 7114 | |
| Description | Provides assistance with computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, digital photography, music applications. multimedia, computer maintenance and product reviews. | |
| Meeting | Essendon SIG — Various topics | |
| SIG | Essendon | |
| Subgroup | Various topics | |
| essendon@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Webpage | http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/essendon-sig/ | |
| Location | Nancye Kirchner Neighbourhood Centre, Doyle Street (corner Somerset St) | |
| Avondale Heights Melway:27.D6 | ||
| Convener(s) | John Guegan – 9317 7114 | |
| Description | Check webpage for planned topics of the next meeting. Provides assistance with computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, digital photography, music applications. multimedia, computer maintenance and product reviews. | |
| Meeting | Genealogy East SIG | |
| SIG | Genealogy East | |
| geneast@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Webpage | https://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/genealogy-east-sig/ | |
| Location | Vermont South Community Centre, 1 Karobran Drive | |
| Vermont South Melway:62.G7 | ||
| Convener(s) | Denis Street | |
| Description | The Genealogy East SIG is for those beginning genealogy and for those who are advanced but need more knowledge to move ahead. Members’ trials, tribulations and expertise are openly discussed and freely shared in this self-help group. | |
| Meeting | Hardware SIG | |
| SIG | Hardware | |
| Webpage | http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/hardware-sig/ | |
| Location | Wadham House, 52 Wadham Parade | |
| Mount Waverley Melway:61.E12 | ||
| Convener(s) | Kelvin Cording – 9438 1047 – kcording@bigpond.net.au | |
| John Hall – 9803 2731 – johnhall@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Description | Discuss issues relating to computer hardware and to make attendees aware of developments in computer hardware. | |
| Meeting | iHelp SIG | |
| SIG | iHelp | |
| ihelp@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Webpage | http://www.melbpc.org.au/ihelp/ | |
| Location | Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd | |
| Moorabbin Melway:78.D8 | ||
| Convener(s) | Dave Simpson – 9276 4095 | |
| Description | The function of iHelp is a group of “Users helping Users” whose main role is to sort out Internet or General PC problems so that members can get a full featured online experience. Services include Telephone First Aid, Email Help and Internet Help that can involve Screen Sharing using Teamviewer or Citrix GoToAssist. | |
| Volunteers with patience and Computer experience are always welcome. | ||
| Meeting | Investment Tools – WASINT (Web and Software INvestment Tools) SIG | |
| SIG | Investment Tools – WASINT (Web and Software INvestment Tools) | |
| wasint@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Webpage | http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/investment-tools-sig/ | |
| Location | Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd | |
| Moorabbin Melway:78.D8 | ||
| Convener(s) | Richard Solly | |
| Description | Become more confident in the use of Web and software tools as part of your financial life. Join others, both at the monthly meeting and through the online Web board to share favourite sites and information sources in the exploding field of online financial information. | |
| Meeting | MACE (Melbourne Atari Computer Enthusiasts) SIG | |
| SIG | MACE (Melbourne Atari Computer Enthusiasts) | |
| maceatari@gmail.com | ||
| Webpage | http://melbourneataricomputerenthusiasts.blogspot.com.au | |
| Location | Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd | |
| Moorabbin Melway:78.D8 | ||
| Convener(s) | Andrew Boschan – andrewbosc@gmail.com | |
| Description | The Melbourne Atari Computer Enthusiasts SIG has its origins in the early eighties where the group formed and met at Monash Uni before merging with the larger group. The group deals with retro Atari computing. | |
| Meeting | Microcontroller SIG | |
| SIG | Microcontroller | |
| microcontroller@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Webpage | http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/microcontroller-sig/ | |
| Location | Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd | |
| Moorabbin Melway:78.D8 | ||
| Convener(s) | David Stonier-Gibson | |
| Phil Lew – 0418 567 019 – phil@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Description | Microcontrollers are small cheap computer-chips with measurement or sense inputs (e.g. temperature, door-open) and control outputs (e.g. displays, motor control), i.e. all combinations of analog & digital, inputs & outputs. They need very few other components to function, and are in many products (e.g. cameras, cars, toys). | |
| Our group is for people to develop microcontroller projects (including the software-programming) – gadgets for fun and more serious purposes. We make machines, using microcontrollers, and other electronics, to do things. We cater for all levels of knowledge, novice to experienced – users helping users. The Wednesday meeting involves discussion and presentations. The associated Saturday Workshop (below) is informal and hands-on. | ||
| Meeting | Microcontroller Workshop SIG | |
| SIG | Microcontroller Workshop | |
| microcontroller-workshop@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Webpage | http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/microcontroller-workshop-sig/ | |
| Location | Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd | |
| Moorabbin Melway:78.D8 | ||
| Convener(s) | John Shirt – 0409 568 267 | |
| Rob Brown – 0419 285 806 | ||
| Description | The Saturday Workshop is a “Creative Space”. It is a space to express your creativity. Its development depends on those who are involved and their interests. The workshops are centred around microcontrollers but are not limited to microcontrollers. | |
| If you are looking for a space that facilitates sharing of ideas and support, a place where you can express your creativity, then this SIG could be what you are looking for. The Workshop is an informal SIG, a place to work on your project, start a new project, or join a group project. | ||
| Meeting | Mornington Peninsula SIG — General inc Q&A | |
| SIG | Mornington Peninsula | |
| Subgroup | General inc Q&A | |
| peninsula@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Webpage | http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/mornington-peninsula-sig/ | |
| Location | Mornington Community House, 3/91 Wilsons Road | |
| Mornington Melway:145.E2 | ||
| Convener(s) | Ian Thomson – iaroth@bigpond.com – 0425 859 306 | |
| John Thompson – jacete@melbpc.org.au – 03 5971 6833 | ||
| Description | Computer Discussion Group. | |
| Meeting | Mornington Peninsula SIG — Family History | |
| SIG | Mornington Peninsula | |
| Subgroup | Family History | |
| peninsula@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Webpage | http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/mornington-peninsula-sig/ | |
| Location | Mornington Community House, 3/91 Wilsons Road | |
| Mornington Melway:145.E2 | ||
| Convener(s) | Ian Thomson – iaroth@bigpond.com – 0425 859 306 | |
| John Loveland – loveland@satlink.com.au – 03 5975 1367 | ||
| Description | Family History (Genealogy) Discussion Group. | |
| Meeting | Multimedia Home Entertainment SIG | |
| SIG | Multimedia Home Entertainment | |
| mhe@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Webpage | http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/multimedia-home-entertainment-sig/ | |
| Location | Wadham House, 52 Wadham Parade | |
| Mount Waverley Melway:61.E12 | ||
| Convener(s) | David King | |
| Kelvin Cording | ||
| Description | The aim of the interest group is to assist members in the installation and operation of PC based hardware and software to run and maintain Multimedia Home Entertainment systems. This would include such things as Personal Video Recorders (PVRs), Media Servers (including Windows Home Server), Internet streaming of video and audio, Sony PS3 and Windows X-Box home entertainment systems, and home networking and storage systems for playback of video and audio. Attendees are welcome from beginners to expert level. Members are encouraged to bring their own equipment to gain hands-on experience in setup and/or maintenance. | |
| Meeting | Music SIG | |
| SIG | Music | |
| Webpage | http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/music-sig/ | |
| Location | Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd | |
| Moorabbin Melway:78.D8 | ||
| Convener(s) | ||
| Description | The Music SIG is for members who like to make or listen to music. Bring along your creations, questions and problems. Visitors are always welcome. | |
| Meeting | North East and Android SIG | |
| SIG | North East and Android | |
| ne-android@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Webpage | http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/north-east-android-sig/ | |
| Location | Hawdon Street Community Hall, 80 Hawdon Street | |
| Heidelberg Melway:32.A4 | ||
| Convener(s) | Colin Lampshire – 9857 5372 or 0413 640 408 – lampshir@melbpc.org.au | |
| Kelvin Cording – 9438 1047 | ||
| Description | The North East Android Special Interest Group provides the opportunity for members to learn how the new rapidly emerging Android Operating System (OS) can be used to operate, control, and maintain applications (APPS) , on compatible mobile devices such as computer tablets and smartphones. All aspects of both hardware and software are considered with a learning experience based on friendly discussions, presentations, and demonstrations to suit both novice and experienced computer users. | |
| Meeting | North East Genealogy SIG | |
| SIG | North East Genealogy | |
| negen@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Webpage | http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/north-east-genealogy-sig/ | |
| Location | Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub, 275 Upper Heidelberg Rd | |
| Ivanhoe | ||
| Convener(s) | Lynn. Hammet – lynnhammet@gmail.com | |
| Description | Now recognized as an important support for members helping members with genealogy and computer skills. A good social atmosphere supported by excellent facilities. | |
| Meeting | Northern Suburbs Linux SIG | |
| SIG | Northern Suburbs Linux | |
| nslig@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Webpage | http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/northern-suburbs-linux-sig/ | |
| Location | Community Meeting Room, Watsonia Library, 4 Ibbotson St | |
| Watsonia Melway:20.E4 | ||
| Convener(s) | David Hatton | |
| Nick Vespo | ||
| Description | The Northern Suburbs Linux SIG provides a focus for members living in the northern suburbs who are interested in learning more about using Linux in day-to-day computing tasks. Meeting topics are influenced by the regular attendees; beginners and visitors are most welcome. For SIG news and last minute updates please see our Web pages. | |
| Meeting | Raspberry Pi – Moorabbin SIG | |
| SIG | Raspberry Pi – Moorabbin | |
| raspi-moorabbin@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Webpage | https://raspberrypisig.github.io/ | |
| Location | Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd | |
| Moorabbin Melway:78.D8 | ||
| Convener(s) | Mohan Gupta – 0416-589-547 | |
| Rob Brown – 0419 285 806 | ||
| Description | The Raspberry Pi is a cheap, popular, credit-card-size computer which suits projects. The SIG will assist members to learn applications for the Raspberry Pi, including the hardware and peripherals, its operating system Linux (inc. Raspbian), the main supported languages inc. Python, and software. Beginners, intermediate and advanced. There will be informal do-it-yourself projects, individual or in small informal groups. Some members will take part in computer games on the Pi, e.g. the free ‘lite’ Minecraft. | |
| Meeting | Science & Tech Projects Group | |
| SIG | Science & Tech Projects | |
| tech-projects@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Webpage | https://melcc.org.au/ | |
| Location | Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd | |
| Moorabbin Melway:78.D8 | ||
| Convener(s) | Stephen Zuluaga | |
| Dani Martin | ||
| Description | Technology projects and activities, inc. Raspberry Pi, Arduino, computers, electronics, mechanics . . . | |
| Meeting | Sunbury Daytime SIG — New Users | |
| SIG | Sunbury Daytime | |
| Subgroup | New Users | |
| sunburydaytime@gmail.com | ||
| Webpage | http://sunburydaytime.wix.com/sunbury-pc-club | |
| Location | Sunbury Senior Citizens Centre (back room), 8 O’Shanassy Street | |
| Sunbury Melway:382.E4 | ||
| Convener(s) | Kevin Hale – 9740 5786 | |
| Description | New users, but everyone welcome. | |
| Meeting | Sunbury Daytime SIG — Advanced | |
| SIG | Sunbury Daytime | |
| Subgroup | Advanced | |
| sunburydaytime@gmail.com | ||
| Webpage | http://sunburydaytime.wix.com/sunbury-pc-club | |
| Location | Sunbury Senior Citizens Centre (back room), 8 O’Shanassy Street | |
| Sunbury Melway:382.E4 | ||
| Convener(s) | Kevin Hale – 9740 5786 | |
| Description | Advanced users, but everyone welcome. | |
| Meeting | Sunbury Daytime SIG — Main Meeting | |
| SIG | Sunbury Daytime | |
| Subgroup | Main Meeting | |
| sunburydaytime@gmail.com | ||
| Webpage | http://sunburydaytime.wix.com/sunbury-pc-club | |
| Location | Sunbury Senior Citizens Centre (back room), 8 O’Shanassy Street | |
| Sunbury Melway:382.E4 | ||
| Convener(s) | Kevin Hale – 9740 5786 | |
| Description | Demos, presentations etc. | |
| Meeting | Sunbury Daytime SIG — Maintenance & Linux | |
| SIG | Sunbury Daytime | |
| Subgroup | Maintenance & Linux | |
| sunburydaytime@gmail.com | ||
| Webpage | http://sunburydaytime.wix.com/sunbury-pc-club | |
| Location | Sunbury Senior Citizens Centre (back room), 8 O’Shanassy Street | |
| Sunbury Melway:382.E4 | ||
| Convener(s) | Kevin Hale – 9740 5786 | |
| Description | Problems discussed, sometimes solved. Linux – a new experience. A meeting is also held on the fifth Thursday of the month, when there is one. | |
| Meeting | Video Production – Pinnacle SIG | |
| SIG | Video Production – Pinnacle (Currently in recess. Contact convenor for details) | |
| Webpage | https://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/video-production-pinnacle-sig/ | |
| Location | Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd | |
| Moorabbin Melway:78.D8 | ||
| Convener(s) | Tony Pickup – 9878 0706 – tonypick@melbpc.org.au | |
| Description | Pinnacle Studio (from Corel) – this Special Interest Group meets in a social atmosphere and covers several generations of the Pinnacle video editing software. | |
| Meeting | Video Production – Sony SIG | |
| SIG | Video Production – Sony | |
| Webpage | https://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/video-production-sony-sig/ | |
| Location | Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd | |
| Moorabbin Melway:78.D8 | ||
| Convener(s) | Roger Wragg – rdwragg@fastmail.fm | |
| Description | This Special Interest Group specialises in video editing and production using all SONY products, including VEGAS with both the Platinum and Pro versions. We cater for all members from beginners to advanced and work with all video formats from standard definition (SD) up to full high definition (HD) using both tape, DVD, and solid-state video cameras. | |
| The following topics may be covered at meetings: Sound track production using Sony Cinescore Voice over recording using both Vegas and Sound Forge Basic picture composition Lighting for video Working with Sony DVD Architect to produce both DVDs and blu-ray discs. Upon request, we can look at the conversion of 8mm movie film to a digital format using the groups special conversion equipment. | ||
| Meeting | WAFFLE (Wine & Fine Food Lovers’ Event) SIG | |
| SIG | WAFFLE (Wine & Fine Food Lovers’ Event) | |
| phil@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Webpage | http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/waffle-sig/ | |
| Location | Fong’s Chinese Restaurant, 725 Centre Rd (cnr Francesco St) | |
| Bentleigh East Melway:77.J1 | ||
| Convener(s) | Phil Lew – 0418 567 019 | |
| Tom Rado – 0407 955 747 – trado@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Description | BYO and licensed. Budget supper get-together. Patrons are welcome even if only for coffee. How-to-get-there sketch maps are available at the Monthly Meeting. | |
| Meeting | Website Design SIG — Tutorials | |
| SIG | Website Design | |
| Subgroup | Tutorials | |
| webdesign@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Webpage | http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/website-design-sig/ | |
| Location | Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd | |
| Moorabbin Melway:78.D8 | ||
| Convener(s) | Fleur Stephens – 0407 330 963 | |
| Description | The aim of the Web Site Design SIG is to help members build and manage their own web sites. So if you are creating, managing or designing a web site and need some help, Drop in. Visitors welcome. The tutorials portion of the Web Site Design SIG is a hands on website creating session. Attendees are asked to vote on the next sessions topic. | |
| 2pm-4pm Tutorials. 4pm-6pm Troubleshooting | ||
| Meeting | Website Design SIG — Troubleshooting | |
| SIG | Website Design | |
| Subgroup | Troubleshooting | |
| webdesign@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Webpage | http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/website-design-sig/ | |
| Location | Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd | |
| Moorabbin Melway:78.D8 | ||
| Convener(s) | Fleur Stephens – 0407 330 963 | |
| Description | The aim of the Web Site Design SIG is to help members build and manage their own web sites. So if you are creating, managing or designing a web site and need some help, Drop in. Visitors welcome. | |
| 2pm-4pm Tutorials. 4pm-6pm Troubleshooting | ||
| Meeting | Windows Plus SIG | |
| SIG | Windows Plus | |
| winplus@melbpc.org.au | ||
| Webpage | http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/windows-plus-sig/ | |
| Location | Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd | |
| Moorabbin Melway:78.D8 | ||
| Convener(s) | John Swale – 0417 530 766 | |
| Barry Stone | ||
SIG-List (SIG Meetings & Contact Details)
| Updated: | 13-Apr-2021 – 23:05 — See calendar for meeting date and times: https://www.melbpc.org.au/event-calendar/ |
| CORONA VIRUS: Many PHYSICAL meetings are replaced by ONLINE meetings, and others are cancelled. These changes are NOT shown on this webpage. Refer to Event details via calendar. | |
| — Meeting changes (online-replacements and cancellations) are shown at: http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/about/recent-changes/ | |
| — and are also shown in Latest Monthly Calendars at top-left of page in ‘Quick Links’ on the homepage at: http://www.melbpc.org.au/ | |
| Amendments: | Please advise changes/corrections to: calendar-admin@melbpc.org.au |