INFOCOMM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE 8 Temasek Boulevard #14-00 Suntec Tower 3 Singapore 038988 Tel : 65-62110888 Fax : 65-62112222 www.ida.gov.sg
SEPTEMBER 2010 MEDIA FACTSHEET Silver Infocomm Initiative The Silver Infocomm Initiative (SII) is a six-year programme that aims to promote IT awareness and literacy to 45,000 senior citizens so that they can stay actively engaged in the digital age. Funding for SII has been increased from $2.5 million to $4.2 million. The programmes under this initiative are:
1) Silver Infocomm Day The Silver Infocomm Day Series is an annual event where IDA works jointly with industry and community to enrich the infocomm learning experience of senior citizens. From 2007, more than 4,500 senior citizens had attended the 3-in-1 event (talks, exhibition and hands-on training) featuring the latest in infocomm lifestyle trends. Jointly organised by the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) and RSVP Singapore – The Organisation of Senior Volunteers (RSVP Singapore), for the first time, this year‟s Silver Infocomm Day is held over six days at two venues : Singapore Polytechnic – 19, 20, 21 September 2010 Nanyang Polytechnic – 1, 2, 3 October 2010
Interesting Facts & Figures on SID Silver Infocomm Day 2010 attracted record number of participants and partners : IT course trainees – over 3,000 persons IT seminar attendees – over 2,500 persons Cyberguides and volunteers – over 200 persons Some of our partners have actively engaged their members‟ participation. Such as People‟s Association Active Aging Council, who have taken up all 700 seats at the seminars and IT workshops on 3 October at Nanyang Polytechnic. This is a good testament that our seniors nowadays recognise the importance of leading an active digital lifestyle to stay relevant and connected. Support from our industry partners has been overwhelming too, with 20 over sponsors, including: Partners Exhibitors Sponsors AddOn AddOn 3M iKnow Alcom AddOn INTEL Astrabon Alcom
People‟s Association Pluto SIJ@CARE SIJ@CDAC SIJ@iClickz SINDA
Official Media Partners Prime magazine Gaofeng magazine
iKnow Nestle Omega PenPower Technology Portege Pluto SIJ@CARE SIJ@CADC SIJ@iClickz SIJ@RSVP Singtel Spring Publishing Starhub
Astrabon Bio-essence Colgate Ebene GNC iKnow Lenovo Nanyang Optical Nikon Office of the Public Guardian PenPower Technology POSB Sapura Sinsin Starhub
IT Training 16 to 24 concurrent half-day hands-on workshops will be made available daily over the 6 days. Each training session costs $10 per person. Senior citizens can register for the training based on their interest and needs. The course modules include: Basic Computer and Internet Blogging Digital Photo Management e-Communications (Email, MSN, Skype) e-Entertainment e-Transactions & Infocomm Security e-Travel Social Networking
Free IT Seminar Singapore Polytechnic: 19 September 2010 8:30am-12:30pm Nanyang Polytechnic: 1, 2 October 2010 8:30am-12:30pm Topics include: Infocomm Possibilities - What The Future Holds Google - It‟s More Than A Search Engine Enhancing Your Digital Life with iPad Video Editing Made Easy How To Maximise The Use of Search Engines How to Maintain and Optimise your PC Performance What's In Store With Next Gen Nationwide Broadband Network Learn About The Latest Operating System Overview of ICA's Online Services Convenience with Mobile Applications How To Upload Videos & Documents to Facebook Online Safety Tips 2
“Each One Teach One” This is a new activity this year where we encourage senior citizens to make a pledge to pass on their IT knowledge to family members and peers. To do so, they just need to fill up a pledge card stating their commitment. They also stand to win attractive prizes such as laptops, cameras and IT gadgets in a lucky draw which will enrich the Infocomm learning experience of the senior citizens.
Lucky Draw Prizes Some of the top prizes includes: Items 4 units of ThinkPad x 100e (worth $1139 each) 1 NetBook (worth $599)
Sponsor Lenovo
15 of units of COOLPX S640 camera (worth $449 each)
Nikon
1 unit of Kohjinsha UMPC SR8WP06S (worth $1399) 1 unit of Besta eDictionary CD668S (worth $698) 1 unit of Aiptek V10 Projector (worth $699) 4 units of Besta GPS88 (worth $499 each)
iKnow
4 units of 3M Mpro 120 Handheld Projector (worth $580 each)
3M
Other prizes include mobile phones, hand input device and hampers.
2) Silver Infocomm Junctions Senior-friendly and conveniently located IT learning hubs, called Silver Infocomm Junctions (SIJs), are set up island-wide. The SIJs offer affordable infocomm training and customised curriculum for senior citizens. Senior citizens are also able to enjoy follow up tutorials for more in-depth learning. Two new Silver Infocomm Junctions at Buona Vista and Canberra will be added in October/ November 2010 to the current eight facilities. The 10 SIJs are established at the following locations Buona Vista Community Club 波那维斯达民众俱乐部 Blk 36 Holland Drive #01-01 Singapore 270036 Tel: 6773 1283
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Centre of Activity and Recreation for the Elders 颐年中心 Blk 531 Upper Cross Street, #04-40A Singapore 050531 Tel: 6533 1010 Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC) @ Bukit Panjang 华社自助理事会 Blk 270 Bangkit Road, #01-22 Singapore 670270 Tel: 6465 4411 i-Clickz Club Blk 943 Tampines Ave 5, #01-271 Singapore 520943 Tel: 6782 3761 Jurong Green Community Club 裕青民众俱乐部 6 Jurong West Ave 1 Singapore 649520 Tel: 6567 1374 Marine Parade Family Service Centre 马林百列家庭服务中心 Blk 53 Marine Terrace, #01-227 Singapore 440053 Tel: 6445 0100 Paya Lebar Kovan Community Club 巴耶利巴高文民众俱乐部 207 Hougang Street 21 Singapore 530207 Tel: 6284 4261 Radin Mas Community Club 拉丁马士民众俱乐部 1 Telok Blangah Crescent Singapore 098915 Tel: 6273 5294 RSVP Singapore 乐龄义工组织 9 Bishan Place, Junction 8 Shopping Centre, #08-02 Singapore 579837 Tel: 6259 0802 The Jelutung Community Club @ Canberra 雅路桐民众俱乐部 2 Sembawang Crescent, #01-01 Singapore 757632 Tel: 6755 6369
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3) Silver Infocomm Hotspots 100 Silver Infocomm Hotspots, located islandwide, will be set up by March 2013, to provide convenient and free access to computers and Internet services to all senior citizens. Currently, 31 Hotspots are set up in various Community Clubs and Residents‟ Committees. Radin Mas Senior Connect Plus 4000 Jalan Bukit Merah Singapore159465 Tel: 6471 3082 Bukit Timah Wellness Centre Blk 208 Jurong East St 21 #01-183 Singapore 600208 Tel: 6566 5109 Bukit Purmei Zone „A‟ Residents' Committee Blk 108 Bukit Purmei Rd #01-129 Singapore 090108 Tel: 6569 3806 Redhill Rise Residents' Committee Blk 75B Redhill Rd #01-64 Singapore 152075 Tel: 9070 0933 Jurong Central Zone „F‟ Residents' Committee Blk 423 Jurong West Ave 1 #01-218 Singapore 640423 Tel: 6560 8751 Changi Simei Community Club 10 Simei St 2 Singapore 529915 Tel: 6787 5265 Pek Kio Community Club 97 Cambridge Rd Singapore 219751 Tel: 6298 9598 Jurong Central Zone „D‟ Residents' Committee 8 Jurong West St 52 Singapore 649296 Tel: 6563 1287 Punggol Park Community Club Blk 458 Hougang Ave 10 #01-405 Singapore 530571 Tel: 6387 9134 Punggol South Silver Circle Blk 571 Hougang St 51 #01-119 Singapore 530571 Tel: 6315 3568 Punggol Palmview Residents' Committee Blk 555 Hougang St 51 #01-322 Singapore 530555 Tel: 6385 7198 5
Punggol Cinnamon Residents' Committee Blk 951 Hougang Ave 9 #01-504 Singapore 530951 Tel: 6286 6101 Punggol Raintree Residents' Committee Blk 478 Hougang St 91 #01-252 Singapore 530976 Tel: 6384 4064 Jurong Central Zone „Aâ€&#x; Residents' Committee Blk 475 Jurong West St 41 #01-384 Singapore 640475 Tel: 6560 8677 Concern and Care Bukit Batok Neighbourhood Link Blk 228 Bukit Batok Central #01-45 Singapore 650228 Tel: 9768 4870 Taman Jurong Community Club 1 Yung Sheng Rd Singapore 618495 Tel: 6265 1711 Jurong Central Zone 'B' Residents' Committee Blk 458 Jurong West St 41 #01-716 Singapore 640458 Tel: 9668 0513 Tampines Green Residents' Committee* Blk 160 Tampines St 12 #01-111 Singapore 521160 Tel: 9786 5115 Tampines Grove Residents' Committee* Blk 899 Tampines St 81 #01-1028 Singapore 520899 Tel: 9225 1059 Tampines Palmspring Residents' Committee* Blk 922 Tampines St 91 #01-213 Singapore 520922 Tel: 9184 6387 Tampines Polyview Residents' Committee* Blk 804 Tampines Ave 4 #01-49 Singapore 520804 Tel: 9667 8439 Tampines Park Residents' Committee* Blk 147 Tampines Ave 5 #01-244 Singapore 521147 Tel: 9145 9938 Ci Yuan Community Club Blk 662 Hougang Ave 4 #01-413 Singapore 530662 Tel: 6387 9012
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Sembawang Zone 'E' Residents' Committee* Blk 718 Woodlands Ave 6 #01-648 Singapore 730718 Tel: 9633 3298 CDAC @ Redhill* Blk 83 Redhill Lane #01-83 Singapore 150083 Tel: 6603 5551 CDAC @ Yew Tee* Blk 627 Choa Chu Kang St 62 #01-160 Singapore 680627 Tel: 6603 5551 CDAC @ Woodlands* Blk 317 Woodlands St 31 #01-194 Singapore 730317 Tel: 6603 5551 CDAC @ Toa Payoh* 381 Lor 1 Toa Payoh Level 2 Singapore 319758 Tel: 6603 5551 CDAC @ Seng Kang* Blk 321B Anchorvale Drive #01-196 Singapore 542321 Tel: 6603 5551 CDAC @ Bedok* Blk 512 Hougang Ave 10 #01-67 Singapore 530512 Tel: 6603 5551 Bedok Community Club 850 New Upper Changi Rd Singapore 467352 Tel: 6445 0633 * Setup in progress. Location map of Silver Infocomm Hotspots
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4) Silver Infocomm PC Incentive Scheme To incentivise IT learning among senior citizens, IDA will give a $100 incentive for purchase of PCs to those who complete 30 hours of IT training with our Silver Infocomm Junction partners. IDA had worked with industry partners to come up with PC bundles that are priced competitively for seniors. This scheme defrays the cost of PCs for senior citizens and we hope more seniors will be incentivised to buy a computer for self-practice and continue to hone their newly-acquired IT skills and knowledge after training. Senior citizens can purchase the special PC bundles as well as use the $100 incentive from the three appointed industry partners:
Addon Systems Pte Ltd iKnow Pte Ltd Pluto Technology Pte Ltd
5) Intergenerational IT Bootcamps Partnering with different schools, these bootcamps will help to foster closer intergenerational ties between students and their grandparents, through hands-on IT workshops on themes like Getting Started on Facebook, Chinese Text Input with Handwriting Tablet, Infocomm Tools for Health Management and so forth. By appealing to senior citizens‟ desire to build closer ties with their grandchildren, and spurring their learning interest at these bootcamps, IDA hopes to encourage continued training and infocomm usage by the elderly.
FOR MORE INFORMATION Ms Lee Kok Peng Manager, Corporate & Marketing Communication Tel: +65 6211 3874 Fax: +65 6211 2227 Email: lee_kok_peng@ida.gov.sg Ms Alice Chan Senior Manager, Corporate & Marketing Communication Tel: +65 6211 0979 Fax: +65 6211 2227 Email: alice_chan@ida.gov.sg
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