U3A Rockhampton

U3A (University of the Third Age)
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University is a loose term, and the third age refers to the age of active retirement, following on from the age of childhood and the age of a working life.

U3A is a worldwide organization founded in France in 1973. The first group was formed in Australia in 1984. U3A Rockhampton and District Inc. is a self-funded, not-for-profit association formed in 1988. Management, tutors and coordinators are all volunteers. You can contact us here to find out how U3A can help you remain active physically and mentally well into your later years.

U3A brings together people who have retired from full-time work but not from living an active and fulfilling lifestyle. We provide courses and activities covering a wide variety of interests including physical exercise, health, lunch groups, discussion groups, music, craft, writing, poetry, history, drama and much more. Click the main button Activities above. U3A requires no prior learning or qualifications and there are no exams. We provide learning without stress in an environment of fun and friendship. We encourage our members to keep youthful and enthusiastic.

U3A Rockhampton has a close relationship with CQUniversity whereby both parties engage in a number of ways for their mutual benefit.

If you wish to meet our members personally, you are welcome to attend any of our general meetings as a visitor. You can find our meeting dates here.

If you want to keep your body and brain active and make new friends, join U3A Rockhampton now.