U3A Kingston

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.

06/06/2026

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14/05/2026

📰 Did you catch us in the May issue of The Senior?

U3A Victoria President Annie Grigg shares insights on all things U3A — from the many benefits of membership to our volunteer-led model, the opportunities to give back to your community, and the importance of social connection.

At U3A, we’re proud to promote positive ageing and lifelong learning while helping people stay active, engaged and connected. 💛

Haven’t picked up a hard copy yet? No worries — you can read it online and find us on page 46: https://www.thesenior.com.au/digital-paper/vic-digital-papers/

With 102 U3A locations across Victoria, there’s bound to be a local U3A near you — offering learning, friendship and meaningful opportunities to get involved.

👉 Find your local U3A here: https://u3avictoria.org.au/find-a-u3a/

Live, Learn, Enjoy ✨

06/05/2026

An upcoming conference in September, Learning Activities and lots more news for us!

Over the past month, I’ve had the pleasure of attending several AGMs, both regional and metropolitan. These meetings showcase volunteering and democracy at their very best. It’s always uplifting to see tutors, administrators, course coordinators and committee members recognised for the vital rol...

27/04/2026

U3A Kingston 'The Mercury' April 2026 -

Kingston Council Infrastructure Report You previously received advice regarding Kingston Draft Community Infrastructure Report 2026 – 2036 that will shape the Council’s spending for the next decade, so having our voices heard is very important.    A copy of the report is available via this lin...

20/04/2026

U3A Kingston 'The Mercury' Urgent Bulletin April 2026 -

Kingston Council’s draft plan for future facilities is out—and we need YOU to respond to Council, letting them know how much KU3A needs a new home!