A Special Interest Group (SIG) is a sub-community of Melbourne PC Members who come together to share knowledge, explore ideas, and enjoy activities related to computing and technology. Each SIG meets regularly—usually monthly—either in person at various venues or online.
Some SIGs cover a wide range of tech topics, while others focus on specific areas of interest. As a Melb PC member, you’re welcome to attend as many SIGs as you like. Just bring your membership card for in‑person events, or register online to join virtually.
Visitors are also welcome to come along and experience our SIGs firsthand.
Non-Members Welcome!
Non-Members you are most welcome to Register as a Visitor to the club to receive Group reminder emails by then Subscribing to your choice of SIGs. Click on the SIG name to see a description of the SIG.
To receive notification of SIG meetings, all you have to do is enter your email address in the form below – if already Registered, you’ll receive an email. If registering for the first time, we’ll just need a few more details.
ACCESS SIG
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.
Meetings are Online.
Communications SIG
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.
Location: Moorabbin HQ.
East SIG
At East SIG 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.
All meetings are conducted on ZOOM, See website for details
Essendon SIG
Provides assistance with computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, digital photography, music applications. multimedia, computer maintenance and product reviews.
Meetings at Nancye Kirchner Neighbourhood Centre, Avondale Heights and Online.
Genealogy East SIG
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.
Online Zoom only meetings.
Linux SIG
The 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.
Meetings are currently online.
Microcontroller SIG
Our group is for people to share knowledge and 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 – Members helping Members. The Wednesday meeting involves discussion and presentations. The associated Saturday Workshop (below) is informal and hands-on.
Meetings at Moorabbin and Online.
Microcontroller Workshop
The Saturday Workshop is a “Creative Space”. It is a space to chat about your projects and express your creativity. Its development depends on those who are involved and their interests. The workshops are centred around but 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.
Location: Moorabbin HQ and Online. See website for Zoom details
North East Genealogy SIG
Now recognized as an important support for members helping members with genealogy and computer skills. A good social atmosphere supported by excellent facilities.
Meetings at Ivanhoe Library and Online.
Raspberry PI Moorabbin Group
The Raspberry Pi is a cheap, popular, credit-card-size computer which suits projects. The Group 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.
Meetings at Moorabbin HQ and Online.
Sunbury Daytime SIG
Meetings at Sunbury Seniors Hub in Sunbury.
Video Production - Pinnacle SIG
SIG is currently in RECESS. See webpage for contact details.
Pinnacle Studio (from Corel) – this Special Interest Group meets in a social atmosphere and covers several generations of the Pinnacle video editing software.
Meetings at Moorabbin HQ and Online.
Wadham House SIG
Members meet at Wadham House each Friday to discuss a variety of computer related topics.
Waffle SIG
Budget supper get-together. Patrons are welcome even if only for coffee. How-to-get-there sketch maps are available at the Monthly Meeting. BYO.
Meet at Fong’s Chinese Restaurant, Bentleigh East.
WASINT SIG
Meetings at Moorabbin HQ and Online.
Website Design SIG
Meetings at Moorabbin HQ and Online.