U3A Victoria 2026 State Conference
The 2026 State Conference is an important event on the U3A Victoria calendar and this year plans to be another great one!
News Archive
Having trouble using Member Wizard? Enrol in one of these seminars
Twelve 30-minute seminars will be held over the next few weeks to assist members who are having problems finding their way around our new membership system.
President’s message
Shirley Fung reports on the recent AGM, announces the new Committee of Management, and thanks retiring members and other volunteers.
Member Wizard – now available
Follow the step-by-step instructions to register in our new membership system and learn all the details you need to get started.
Policies and Procedures at U3AM
Doug Wallace outlines the work done to bring our Policies and Procedures up to date, explains how to access the documents via the U3AM website, and encourages members to take a look.
Sheldon Lipschitz: display cabinet coordinator
Sheldon Lipschitz is one of the many unsung U3AM heroes. Read here about how he organises our display cabinets.
From Ireland to the Top End
When Esther Murray emigrated to Australia she had a goal to work with the Indigenous communities. Many years later in retirement she had a second goal to write and successfully publish a novel. She achieved both.
Migrant Peace Park and Journey of Hope artwork
The Journey of Hope sculpture in Ruffey Lake Park’s new MIgrant Peace Park symbolises peace, belonging and community connection. Inspired by Zak Fakhri’s vision, it celebrates Manningham’s cultural diversity and shared commitment to harmony.
Seminars in Term 2
Enrol now to book your place in a diverse range of seminars – from energy bills to opera to the increasingly important skill of sorting out fact from fiction.
News from the Office
U3AM is collecting for the Doncare Food Drive in Term 2. All donations of non-perishable food items will be gratefully received at the U3AM Office. Also, a hearing aid has been handed in to the Office – drop by if you think it might be yours.