New to Mac with Winthrop
Let Us Support Your Apple Journey
As an Apple Premium Education Partner, Winthrop Australia helps schools confidently adopt and scale Mac across their organisation.
With dedicated technical and education specialists, we work alongside your team to pilot, customise, deploy, and support Mac environments — from small employee-choice rollouts through to large multi-school deployments of 1,000+ devices.
We encourage schools to reach out for personalised support and strategic guidance tailored to their environment and goals.
Book a meeting with our team today: sales@winaust.com.au
Technical Deployment and Management
Getting started? To support your transition and organisational change journey, Winthrop has curated a collection of guides, professional learning programs, deployment resources, and community support materials to help educators, leadership teams, and IT staff get the most from Mac.
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Mac Proof of Concept
Try Mac in your own environment before committing. A small-scale, modern pilot that demonstrates easy deployment, advanced education management, and zero-touch efficiency.
- 2 Macs, 60 days for full evaluation
- Zero-touch deployment
- Hands-free MDM deployment from day one
- ABN & ASM setup
- Full Apple Business or Apple School Manager integration
- Post-eval feedback & structured debrief
Platform Readiness Assessment
A senior-level evaluation of your IT infrastructure ensuring Apple devices integrate seamlessly, securely, and at scale. Whether you're starting out or addressing existing challenges, our experts offer on-site and remote support to optimise your environment and boost productivity.
Learn More →Deployment Optimisation Program
Modernise your Apple environment with full compliance, automation, and zero-touch deployments. Ideal for organisations looking to optimise workflows, conduct proactive health checks, and stay ahead of OS releases.
Learn More →Mac Guides & Support Articles
Mac User Guide
Apple's comprehensive guide to using your Mac — the go-to reference for every feature and setting.
Switched from Windows to Mac?
Your Mac can do everything your Windows system does — and more. A tailored guide for those making the switch.
What's it called on my Mac?
Not sure what something is called? A handy glossary mapping Windows terms to their Mac equivalents.
Mac Tips for Windows Switchers
Learn how to perform common everyday tasks on your new Mac with practical, step-by-step guidance.
Mac Employee Starter Guide (PDF)
Navigate and customise your Mac, use built-in productivity features, find support resources, and get Windows-switcher tips — all in one PDF.
Professional Learning
Change management support and Professional development for staff and students
Winthrop supports schools to successfully implement technology through our Apple Professional Learning consultants. These specialists work alongside your school to support, guide, and connect staff through a bespoke, consultative approach tailored to your individual needs.
Whether you are beginning your Apple journey or looking to deepen teaching and learning outcomes, we can provide customised professional learning programs or a range of targeted workshops designed to address your school's specific goals and priorities.
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About Specialists
Our Apple Professional Learning Specialists are experienced educators and leaders who inspire and coach your staff toward innovation in learning and teaching. From skill acquisition to instructional innovation, Specialists can provide support for educators, leaders, and IT at all instructional levels — from early learning to higher education and beyond.
Professional Learning Catalogue
Winthrop offers a range of Professional Learning Sessions. View our most popular sessions below or reach out to our team for more information and the full catalogue.
Planning Essentials
We invite you to join us for an engaging workshop designed to equip your leadership team with tools to plan and support a meaningful technology initiative at your school.
Move to Mac
Learn how your existing workflows can make the move to Mac with you — powered by built-in features that can help you work faster and more efficiently than ever.
Get Started with Accessibility
Use Apple technology to create inclusive learning environments that meet the diverse needs of all students. Explore strategies for leveraging accessibility features that empower every learner to thrive in the classroom.
Get to Know Your Device
Build confidence and capability with Apple technology to enhance everyday teaching and learning. Discover shortcuts, tips, and essential features that can enhance your professional work.
Teacher Support Programs
To guide pedagogy and innovation
Education Community Forum
Discover approaches other schools have taken to upskill their staff. A rich community resource for educators on Mac.
Apple Teacher (Self-Paced Program)
A free self-paced program to develop foundational skills and support educators using Apple products for teaching and learning. Explore 120+ lessons for iPad and Mac — from core skill tutorials to fresh classroom ideas.
Live & Online Training
Mac Skills 101 — Get to Know Mac
Whether new to Mac or supporting others, this 65-minute introductory session helps you navigate workflows efficiently with expert tips and guidance.
Move to Mac Online Sessions
Designed for educators, leaders, and IT. Discover how your existing workflows can make the move to Mac — powered by built-in features for speed and efficiency.
Teaching with Mac
High Impact Teaching with Mac — Apple Education Community
Make the most of Mac for teaching and learning with the Secondary Mac Experiences resource — quick wins, free tools, and strategies for capturing and deepening student understanding.
Teaching with Mac — 3-Part Series
A series of ideas and resources to help educators go further with Mac in the classroom.
Apple Learning Coach
Repair and warranty
Winthrop are an Apple Authorised Service Provider, and specialise in Apple products, both sales and service.
All of our technicians are Apple Certified, and are required to keep up with Apple's latest training requirements, so you can be assured your Apple product is in the best hands.
If based in the Metro area Winthrop offers a complementary pick up and drop off service from your school.
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Procurement
When, how, and what you procure can significantly impact your school's device management, warranty coverage, and long-term financial sustainability. At Winthrop Australia, we work with hundreds of Business Managers and school leaders to evaluate and design the most effective procurement strategy for their environment.
Our team helps schools explore the best possible financial solution by considering:
- ·Leasing and finance options
- ·Buy-back and residual value programs
- ·Capital investment planning
- ·Device lifecycle and rollover strategies (typically 24–36 months)
- ·Total cost of ownership across the life of the program
By aligning these elements together, we help schools build sustainable technology programs that maximise value while reducing costs for both schools and families.
Whether you are refreshing an existing fleet or planning a new rollout, our Education Sales Consultants can help you compare options, model costs, and secure the most affordable pricing for your school.
Book a meeting with our Education Sales team today to explore the best procurement strategy for your school. sales@winaust.com.au
Residual Value
When evaluating devices for education institutions, upfront cost is only one of many factors to consider. Long-term residual value can have a major impact on overall financial investment and should play an important role in budget planning.
Need some research, check out the below resources to support Apples Total Cost of Investment.
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The Total Economic Impact™
Apple Care
When considering a 1:1 Mac program warranty and insurance can play a vital role in success.
AppleCare+ for Mac provides up to three years of expert technical support and additional hardware coverage from Apple, including unlimited incidents of accidental damage protection.
Each incident is subject to a service fee. For MacBook Neo, the service fee is A$79 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or A$249 for other accidental damage.
For all other Mac models, the service fee is A$149 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $429 for other accidental damage.
In addition, you'll get 24/7 priority access to Apple experts via chat or phone through Apple Support. Coverage begins on your AppleCare+ purchase date.
