Tuesday Forums

Forums have a "current affairs" focus covering local events, politics, science, the environment and international events.

Sessions are held via Zoom typically on Tuesdays at 12:30 pm and run from February to early June and from mid-July to November.

There are two registration options:

* Pre-register for all talks during the year and you will automatically be sent Zoom login details each week, i.e. there will not be any need to register on a weekly basis.
* Register on a weekly basis for the Forums which interest you. Registration will open in the week preceding the talk and the details are advertised with each Forum.

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Date	Forum details
8 September	Australian Dictionary of Biography Dr Michelle Staff (she/her), Online & Outreach Manager, Australian Dictionary of Biography/National Centre of Biography, ANU Michelle will provide an overview of the "Australian Dictionary of Biography" (ADB), Australia's leading national biographical reference work. Published by the ANU, the ADB contains scholarly biographies of notable Australians from politics, business, the arts, science and community life. Established in 1957, it is written and reviewed by historians and experts and is freely available online. Michelle will also demonstrate the new ADB website adb.anu.edu.au/ A historian and researcher, Michelle has extensive experience in Australian history and biography, including search, research and editorial work with the Australian Dictionary of Biography. 👉Registrations open 1 Sep 9AM and close 7 Sep 5PM. To register email Include your U3A membership number in the email.
15 September	Seniors' Rights, Advocacy and Elder Abuse Awareness Jojo DSibayan — Community Engagement Officer, ACT Disability, Aged and Carer Advocacy Service (ADACAS) Anne Dixon — Team Leader, Community Development Team – NSW Seniors Rights Service. The presentation will focus particularly on aged care advocacy and elder abuse awareness, including the importance of knowing your rights, recognising potential elder abuse, and knowing where to seek support and advocacy. Jojo will discuss the work of ADACAS, an independent, not-for-profit advocacy organisation that promotes and protects the rights of people with disability, older people, people experiencing mental ill-health, and their carers. The session will also provide an opportunity to learn about the work of the NSW Senior Rights Service and the advocacy services available to older Australians. 👉Registrations open 8 Sep 9AM and close 14 Sep 5PM. To register email Include your U3A membership number in the email.

Date

Forum details

8 September

Australian Dictionary of Biography

Dr Michelle Staff (she/her), Online & Outreach Manager, Australian Dictionary of Biography/National Centre of Biography, ANU

Michelle will provide an overview of the "Australian Dictionary of Biography" (ADB), Australia's leading national biographical reference work. Published by the ANU, the ADB contains scholarly biographies of notable Australians from politics, business, the arts, science and community life. Established in 1957, it is written and reviewed by historians and experts and is freely available online.

Michelle will also demonstrate the new ADB website adb.anu.edu.au/

A historian and researcher, Michelle has extensive experience in Australian history and biography, including search, research and editorial work with the Australian Dictionary of Biography.

👉Registrations open 1 Sep 9AM and close 7 Sep 5PM.

To register email

Include your U3A membership number in the email.

15 September

Seniors' Rights, Advocacy and Elder Abuse Awareness

Jojo DSibayan — Community Engagement Officer, ACT Disability, Aged and Carer Advocacy Service (ADACAS)
Anne Dixon — Team Leader, Community Development Team – NSW Seniors Rights Service.

The presentation will focus particularly on aged care advocacy and elder abuse awareness, including the importance of knowing your rights, recognising potential elder abuse, and knowing where to seek support and advocacy.

Jojo will discuss the work of ADACAS, an independent, not-for-profit advocacy organisation that promotes and protects the rights of people with disability, older people, people experiencing mental ill-health, and their carers.

The session will also provide an opportunity to learn about the work of the NSW Senior Rights Service and the advocacy services available to older Australians.

👉Registrations open 8 Sep 9AM and close 14 Sep 5PM.

To register email

Include your U3A membership number in the email.

👉For enquiries or any issues with meeting links, email