U3A :: University of the Third Age :: ABOUT U3A CITY OF MELBOURNE

The University of the Third Age, City of Melbourne Inc. is the oldest U3A in Australia, established as a result of a public meeting in July 1984. We are an incorporated association, currently with over 800 members. Our campus is centred in the Melbourne CBD, although members travel in from many suburbs and some from outlying districts.

In keeping with the U3A ethos, ours is a self-funded, voluntary organisation formed to provide learning opportunities to members aged 50 plus who are retired or not working full-time. Our courses cover a wide range of stimulating subjects. Details can be found on the Year-long Courses page and also in the current issue of our City News newsletter - which also advertises social activities and other items of interest.

A critical feature of all U3As is the self-determination and self-help principle. A committee of management is elected annually from the membership, and all administration and tutoring is carried out by volunteers. There is an expectation that every member will, at some time, contribute to the extent that they are able.

John Besley (President), Jill Thompson (Vice President), Helena Ling (Secretary), Jim Norton (Treasurer), George Boag, Jill Chladek, Rhonda Favaloro, Mary Horsfall, Ailsa Miles, Valerie Pincus, Margaret Rees, Anne Riddell, Peter Salmon, John Shilliday.

New members are welcome.

Applications for membership should be made on a form available either by contacting the U3A office or downloaded from here. Return the completed form and your payment to the U3A office along with a self-addressed stamped envelope. Your membership card will be sent to you along with a course place application form. You will then be on the mailing list for the bimonthly newsletter.

Your membership fee covers all participation in courses throughout the year. The only extra costs are for optional activities such as lunch lectures and social activities. Some tutors may seek reimbursement of small expenditures on class materials.

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	2009 Membership fees
»	$35 Individual membership
»	$30 each, Joint membership (couple at same address & sharing newsletter mailing)
»	$25, Associate membership (full member of other U3A)