| Meeting |
Access (database) and Excel SIG |
| SIG |
Access (database) and Excel |
| Date |
Jan |
No Meeting |
| |
Feb-Nov |
Second Monday of the month (inc. Public Holidays) |
| |
Dec |
Second Monday of the month |
| Time |
6:30pm – 8:30pm |
| Email |
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 – craig_evans@racv.com.au |
| 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 |
Beginners East (BEAST) SIG |
| SIG |
Beginners East (BEAST) |
| Date |
Jan |
No Meeting |
| |
Feb-Nov |
Third Sunday of the month |
| |
Dec |
Third Sunday of the month |
| Time |
10am – 12:30pm |
| Email |
beast@melbpc.org.au |
| Webpage |
http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/beginners-east-beast-sig/ |
| Location |
Vermont South Community Centre, 1 Karobran Drive |
| |
Vermont South Melway:62.G7 |
| Convener(s) |
Dave Botherway |
| Description |
The Beginners East Group demonstrates how to set up and maintain a computer, how to run software, scan documents, process images, sort out error messages, etc. All procedures are repeated (slowly), until members feel confident with the new knowledge. |
| Meeting |
Casey SIG — Main Meeting |
| SIG |
Casey |
| Subgroup |
Main Meeting |
| Date |
Jan |
No Meeting |
| |
Feb-Nov |
Second Friday of the month |
| |
Dec |
Second Friday of the month. (Christmas function – check location/time etc with Convener) |
| Time |
1pm – 3:30pm |
| Email |
|
| Webpage |
http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/casey-sig/ |
| Location |
Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre, 8 O’Neil Road |
| |
Beaconsfield Melway:214.A1 |
| Convener(s) |
Jan Whitaker – 9705 9009 – jwhit@janwhitaker.com |
| |
Jan Weiner – 9796 2807 – weijan@westnet.com.au |
| 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. |
| |
Note: there are no meetings in January, or on public holidays. |
| Meeting |
East Workshop & 3D Printing SIG |
| SIG |
East Workshop & 3D Printing |
| Date |
Jan |
No Meeting |
| |
Feb-Nov |
Second Sunday of the month. NO meeting in May – Mother’s Day. |
| |
Dec |
Second Sunday of the month |
| Time |
10am – 2pm |
| Email |
eastwsh@melbpc.org.au |
| Webpage |
http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/east-workshop-3d-printing-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). Also, NO meeting on Easter Sunday. |
| Meeting |
Essendon SIG — Open Forum |
| SIG |
Essendon |
| Subgroup |
Open Forum |
| Date |
Jan |
No Meeting |
| |
Feb-Nov |
Second Friday of the month |
| |
Dec |
Second Friday of the month. (Christmas Function, starts 10:30am) |
| Time |
9:30am – 12noon |
| Email |
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 |
Everything Apple SIG |
| SIG |
Everything Apple |
| Date |
Jan |
No Meeting |
| |
Feb-Nov |
Third Tuesday of the month |
| |
Dec |
No Meeting |
| Time |
2pm – 4pm |
| Email |
everything-apple@melbpc.org.au |
| Webpage |
https://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/everything-apple-sig/ |
| Location |
Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd |
| |
Moorabbin Melway:78.D8 |
| Convener(s) |
Peter Emery – everything-apple@ausom.net.au |
| |
Sam Fiumara |
| Description |
A joint venture between MelbPC and AUSOM. |
| |
The emphasis will be on Apple iDevices (iPod, iPhone, iPad, AppleTV, Time Capsule Airport Extreme) and helping people understand the Mac environment. |
| Meeting |
Investment Tools – WASINT (Web and Software INvestment Tools) SIG |
| SIG |
Investment Tools – WASINT (Web and Software INvestment Tools) |
| Date |
Jan |
No Meeting |
| |
Feb-Nov |
Second Tuesday of the month |
| |
Dec |
Second Tuesday of the month |
| Time |
10:30am – 12:30pm |
| Email |
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) |
| Date |
Jan |
Third Sunday – BBQ – check with Convener for location |
| |
Feb-Nov |
Third Sunday of the month |
| |
Dec |
Third Sunday of the month |
| Time |
10am – 2pm |
| Email |
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 |
| Date |
Jan |
Second Wednesday of the month |
| |
Feb-Nov |
Second Wednesday of the month |
| |
Dec |
Second Wednesday of the month |
| Time |
7pm – 9:30pm |
| Email |
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 |
| |
John Hollow – 0417 031 164 |
| |
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 |
| Date |
Jan |
Second & Fourth Saturday of Jan. |
| |
Feb-Nov |
Second & Fourth Saturday of the month. |
| |
Dec |
Second Saturday (only) of Dec. |
| Time |
12noon – 5pm |
| Email |
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 |
| Date |
Jan |
Third Monday of the month |
| |
Feb-Nov |
Third Monday of the month |
| |
Dec |
No Meeting |
| Time |
9:30am – 12noon |
| Email |
peninsula@melbpc.org.au |
| Webpage |
http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/mornington-peninsula-sig/ |
| Location |
Mornington Community Information and Support Centre, 320 Main St |
| |
Mornington Melway:104.E12 |
| Convener(s) |
Terry Said – 0427 750 327 – dulnain@gmail.com |
| |
Ian Thomson – iaroth@netspace.net.au |
| |
Colin Ackehurst – colin_a_ackehurst@bigpond.com |
| Meeting |
Mornington Peninsula SIG — Family History – Advanced DNA |
| SIG |
Mornington Peninsula |
| Subgroup |
Family History – Advanced DNA |
| Date |
Jan |
last Wed of the month (5th Wed if there is one, otherwise 4th Wed) |
| |
Feb-Nov |
last Wed of the month (5th Wed if there is one, otherwise 4th Wed). |
| |
Dec |
No Meeting |
| Time |
2pm – 4pm |
| Email |
peninsula@melbpc.org.au |
| Webpage |
http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/mornington-peninsula-sig/ |
| Location |
Mornington Community Information and Support Centre, 320 Main St |
| |
Mornington Melway:104.E12 |
| Convener(s) |
Colin Ackehurst – colin_a_ackehurst@bigpond.com |
| Description |
Advanced DNA Discussion (related to Family History). |
| Meeting |
Multimedia Home Entertainment SIG |
| SIG |
Multimedia Home Entertainment |
| Date |
Jan |
No Meeting |
| |
Feb-Nov |
First Friday of the month |
| |
Dec |
First Friday of the month |
| Time |
10am – 12noon |
| Email |
MHE@melbpc.org.au |
| Webpage |
http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/multimedia-home/ |
| Location |
Wadham House, 52 Wadham Parade |
| |
Mount Waverley Melway:61.E12 |
| Convener(s) |
David King |
| |
Kelvin Cording – 9438 1047 – kcording@bigpond.net.au |
| 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 |
North East Android SIG |
| SIG |
North East Android |
| Date |
Jan |
No Meeting |
| |
Feb-Nov |
Third Wednesday of the month |
| |
Dec |
Second Wed of Dec – join with North East Daytime SIG – end-of-year breakup |
| Time |
10am – 12noon |
| Email |
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 Daytime and Photography/Digital-Imaging SIG |
| SIG |
North East Daytime and Photography/Digital-Imaging |
| Date |
Jan |
No Meeting |
| |
Feb-Nov |
Second Wednesday of the month |
| |
Dec |
Second Wednesday of the month |
| Time |
10am – 12noon |
| Email |
neday@melbpc.org.au |
| Webpage |
http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/north-east-daytime-and-photography-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 |
| Description |
General computer topics OR Photography & Digital Imaging (on alternate months, if possible). |
| |
We aim to interest and assist all levels of computer users, from beginners to the more experienced. Our General Interest Group meetings feature reviews of useful software and computer add-ons, with plenty of time to assist with members computer problems. On alternate months (if possible), we specialise in issues relating to Photography & Digital Imaging. |
| Meeting |
Online SIG |
| SIG |
Online |
| Date |
Jan |
Available online at any time |
| |
Feb-Nov |
Available online at any time |
| |
Dec |
Available online at any time |
| Time |
Available online at any time |
| Email |
kazkev@melbpc.org.au |
| Webpage |
http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/online-sig/ |
| Location |
Melb PC Yammer online forum, |
| |
Melway:20.E4 |
| Convener(s) |
Kevin Martin – Evening only – 5964 7627 or 0407 343 162 |
| Description |
Location – Melb PC Yammer Forum |
| |
The Online Group provides a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week and always-easily-accessed place for all members of the MelbPC User Group to read and write comments, to ask questions on computing or non-computing topics, to receive replies from other Club members, and to read their exchanges between each other. |
| Meeting |
Programming SIG |
| SIG |
Programming |
| Date |
Jan |
Suspended, meet only on request. |
| |
Feb-Nov |
Suspended, meet only on request. |
| |
Dec |
Suspended, meet only on request. |
| Time |
By arrangement |
| Email |
programming@melbpc.org.au |
| Webpage |
http://www.melbpc.org.au/sigs/programming-sig/ |
| Location |
Melb PC Headquarters, Level 1, 479 Warrigal Rd |
| |
Moorabbin Melway:78.D8 |
| Convener(s) |
John Viney |
| Description |
We aim to educate each other on various languages. Primary language of interest is C/C++. We are happy to delve into other languages such as Python, Java, Basic, Pascal, Delphi, etc or any other programming language you might want to suggest. |
| |
We recommend you always bring a memory stick to keep a copy of whatever code you write or for storing your own notes. If you feel more comfortable with pen/pencil & paper, then please feel free to bring your own materials. Also exploring cluster programming using Raspberry Pi. |
| Meeting |
Raspberry Pi – Moorabbin SIG |
| SIG |
Raspberry Pi – Moorabbin |
| Date |
Jan |
Second Saturday of the month |
| |
Feb-Nov |
Second Saturday of the month. Sat 13-Oct-2018 is uncertain – confirm with convener. |
| |
Dec |
Second Saturday of the month |
| Time |
2pm – 4pm |
| Email |
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 – 0421-214-081 |
| |
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 |
Video Inner East SIG |
| SIG |
Video Inner East |
| Date |
Jan |
No Meeting |
| |
Feb-Nov |
Second Monday in the month, except NO meetings in Mar & Jun; and meeting moved to third Monday in July, namely 15-Jul-2018. |
| |
Dec |
Second Monday of the month |
| Time |
7:30pm – 9:30pm |
| Email |
rbalse(at)tpg.com.au – replace (at) with @ |
| Webpage |
http://mpcvideo.blogspot.com.au/ |
| Location |
Copland Room, Ashburton Library, 154 High St |
| |
Ashburton Melway:60.C9 |
| Convener(s) |
Richard Balsillie – 9809 4116 |
| Description |
The group covers all aspects of production and related photo and image editing techniques. We welcome all people with an interest in the making of videos. Among its members are those new to the activity as well as those with considerable experience and knowledge. We cover a wide range of topics including Camera related equipment, lighting, sound, scripting & narration, use of music etc. We also have a “What’s New” segment and a showcase of members videos! |
| Meeting |
Video Production – Pinnacle SIG |
| SIG |
Video Production – Pinnacle |
| Date |
Jan |
No Meeting |
| |
Feb-Nov |
Fourth Wednesday of the month |
| |
Dec |
No Meeting |
| Time |
10:00am – 12:30pm |
| Email |
|
| 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) |
Wayne Spicer – (03) 5971 1617 – spisawn@optusnet.com.au |
| |
Tony Pickup – 9878 0706 – tonypickup@optusnet.com.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 |
| Date |
Jan |
Second Wednesday of the month |
| |
Feb-Nov |
Second Wednesday of the month |
| |
Dec |
Second Wednesday of the month |
| Time |
10am – 12noon |
| Email |
|
| 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) |
| Date |
Jan |
No Meeting |
| |
Feb-Nov |
First Wednesday of the month |
| |
Dec |
First Wednesday of the month |
| Time |
9:35pm (after the Monthly Meeting) |
| Email |
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 – 9807 4072 |
| 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 |
| Date |
Jan |
No Meeting |
| |
Feb-Nov |
Fourth Sunday of the month |
| |
Dec |
No Meeting |
| Time |
2pm – 4pm |
| Email |
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 |
| Date |
Jan |
No Meeting |
| |
Feb-Nov |
Fourth Sunday of the month |
| |
Dec |
No Meeting |
| Time |
4pm – 6pm |
| Email |
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 |
