U3A Kingston

08/10/2026

Ageism is one of those things we often recognise more easily when it happens to someone else.  A joke about “having a senior moment.” An assumption that an older person will struggle with technology. A compliment that doesn’t quite feel like one: “You’re amazing for your age.” A deci...

30/09/2026

🎊 Join us at Fed Square to launch the 2026 Victorian Seniors Festival at Celebration Day! Bring your friends, bring your family and bring your allies.

Enjoy a day filled with live music, workshops and unforgettable performances, showcasing the creativity of older people.

📍 Fed Square (Wurundjeri Country)
📅 Saturday 3 October
🕐 11 am to 5 pm
🎟️ Free event

Get involved in the Victorian Seniors Festival this October: www.seniorsonline.vic.gov.au/festival

28/09/2026

U3A Kingston 'The Mercury' September 2026Update -

09/09/2026

New to Microsoft Teams? Join Our Free Online Intro Session!

As U3A Victoria moves to using Microsoft Teams for our Communities of Practice, we're offering a beginner-friendly session to help you get started with confidence.

🗓 Monday 28 September 2026
⏰11.00am to 12.00pm
💻 Online via Zoom

In this session, you'll learn the basics of Microsoft Teams, including:

✅ Creating a Teams account
✅ Using chat and channel conversations
✅ Saving and accessing files
✅ Handy tips and tricks to make Teams easier to use

Whether you're completely new to Teams or just need a refresher, this session is a great opportunity to build your skills.

Members of Victorian U3As can register here:
https://u3anetworkvictoria.zoom.us/meeting/register/yFfPaW4YQzi7UbH95wPN-Q

We look forward to helping you get connected and confident with Teams! 😊

02/09/2026

So much news! Enjoy a cuppa as you have a read.

24/08/2026

Join Us for the next U3A Victoria Virtual Town Hall with Nick Staikos MP

As part of Project Elevate, U3A Victoria is working to increase awareness of U3A among government, community leaders, and the broader Victorian community.

We're delighted to invite you to our second Virtual Town Hall, featuring the newly appointed Minister for Seniors, Nick Staikos MP.

We encourage all U3A committee members across Victoria to register and attend, and to share this invitation with your members, tutors, and activity groups.

A strong turnout will help demonstrate the vital role U3A plays in supporting lifelong learning, social connection, wellbeing, and active ageing for older Victorians.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Tuesday, 1 September 2026
🕓 Time: 4.30pm to 5.30pm
💻 Location: Online via Zoom
🔗 Registration: Please contact your local U3A for the Zoom registration link.

Program:

• Welcome and U3A overview – Anne Grigg, President, U3A Victoria
• Address by Nick Staikos MP, Minister for Seniors
• Q&A session featuring both pre-submitted and live questions from participants

Together, let's showcase the strength, reach, and impact of U3A across Victoria. We look forward to seeing you online on 1 September!

05/08/2026

Lots of interesting info for committee and members

Wow! Here's another Network News jammed packed with information for committees, for members and for the friends of U3A. Make sure you share it with your U3A communities! You will have either received an email or seen or posts on our socials that your 2026 State Conference has been postponed due t...

05/08/2026

Congratulations Hilary!

2026 Tutor Recognition Awards Announced 🏆

U3A Victoria was proud to recognise 28 outstanding volunteer tutors at the fifth annual Tutor Recognition Awards, held at Parliament of Victoria.

With more than 100 guests in attendance, including representatives from U3As across Victoria, families, supporters and Members of Parliament, the event celebrated the volunteers who make lifelong learning possible.

Our tutors are the heart of every U3A, generously sharing their knowledge, skills and experience to help older Victorians stay active, connected and engaged in learning.

Congratulations to all 2026 award recipients, and thank you to every volunteer tutor whose dedication continues to enrich lives and strengthen communities across Victoria.

👉 View the full list of the 2026 Tutor Recognition Award recipients here: https://u3avictoria.org.au/tutor-recognition-awards-2026-celebrate-the-volunteers-who-inspire-lifelong-learning/

27/07/2026

Some of our members featured in an article about U3A on line over the weekend!!!

Every week, hundreds of Australians pack themselves into lecture halls in community centres across Melbourne, pulling out a laptop or notebook ready to learn.

18/06/2026

Here’s a great opportunity for our members!! Hope to see you there!!

You're invited! U3A Victoria is hosting a Town Hall with Shadow Minister for Ageing, Jade Benham MP, and we’d love all U3A members to join us.

This is a chance for us to hear directly from the Shadow Minister and raise questions on matters important to your U3A.

Tuesday 30 June 2026
3.00 pm
Zoom registration: please ask your U3A office for the registration link.

Watch this space: A second forum, 1 September 2026, with Minister for Ageing, Ingrid Stitt. Further details to come.