Are you over 50? Retired? Want to learn something new or join a discussion group? Then U3A is for you!

You can exercise your brain by participating in or leading a group and sharing your interests with others.

U3A is an international movement which promotes and practises lifelong learning by providing low cost educational opportunities for retired people in a relaxed and informal environment. No prior educational qualifications are required; no degrees are awarded.

Explore this site further using the navigation bar, search box and other links and you will:

learn more about U3A in Canberra, Australia and the world
see the range of courses on offer
check out the next lunchtime forum or film
access an application form or course prospectus
read the bimonthly newsletter
keep up with the latest U3A news and events

Follow the links to other U3A sites in Australia, to other community education opportunities in Canberra and to sites that provide a wealth of information for senior Australians.

COURSE UPDATES

An updated version of the 2012 Prospectus can now be viewed on this website (via the Courses button on the menu bar). A printable PDF file can also be downloaded from that page.

Some courses were too late to appear in the original Prospectus. These are included as an Appendix in the updated version and can also be viewed on the New Courses page (accessible via the Courses button on the main menu). .

Check out the new Course Selector (also accessible via the Courses button on the main menu). It will help you to find courses that might be of interest to you. Feedback via email to the on this feature is welcome. If we can improve it, we will.

NEWS AND EVENTS

The May Newsletter is available to download via the Newsletter menu above. The deadline for submissions to the July Newsletter is June 10.

The Warrani Chorale is presenting a concert at Weston Creek on July 4 at 10.30am ....read more

Don't forget, you can now renew your membership on-line. Mouse over "Membership" in the main menu and then click on the "Renew your Membership" button to do this. It will save time for both you and the volunteer staff.

Photos of U3A classes or activities are needed for illustrations on the web pages. If you have any that might be useful please send them to the .

Try out the new U3A Canberra blog site. Blogs have lots of right up-to-the-minute information about what is going on in U3A. Also, you can reply to or state your opinion on something you find on the blog.

COMMUNITY BILLBOARD

English Language Home Tutor Volunteers Needed Now
The Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services of the ACT Inc. seeks volunteer tutors to teach English to migrants and refugees under its Home Tutor Program - particularly tutors for suburbs in west Belconnen and the inner North. If you have two or three spare hours a week and enjoy meeting people from different backgrounds and cultures then please contact us. No formal teaching qualifications necessary – just time, patience and good will. For more information contact Rachael Andrews at or 6248 8577.

The Humanitarian Settlement Services Program provides refugees and humanitarian clients with support in settling in Australia. It seeks volunteers to assist in this vital role. No qualifications are necessary – just time, patience and goodwill. For more information please call 6248 8577.

Opportunities exist to be a Volunteer Reading Tutor at Canberra Schools - training provided .... read more

Fire & Rescue NSW have launched a DVD, Better Safe Than Sorry, to acquaint older people with information about preventing fires in the home and what to do if fire is present. Check it out at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AxC8-B83Pk&feature=player_embedded

Would you like to help with the ACT School Volunteer Program. Visit http://www.svpact.org.au

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