Office Address
17 Stanton Street Abbotsford
Our usual office hours are:
Mon 1-3pm, Fri 10-12 noon
Closed public & school holidays
Phone: 0459 779 872
Bank Details
Account Name
U3A Yarra City Inc
Bendigo Bank:
BSB 633 000
Account Number:
142095694
Please ensure your last name is clearly indicated in the reference box
NEWS - Learn to Play Bridge
A Simplified Beginner's Course for Social Bridge is being offered this semester starting on Wednesday 23 July, 2025 at 10.30 for 2 hours at the North Fitzroy Library. There will be an emphasis on card playing starting with the basics and asking questions while playing Bridge with U3A friends. Some knowledge of bridge will be great - but absolutely NOT necessary. Those enrolled earlier in 2025 are invited to return.
Instructions for registering in Member Wizard (MWiz)
To be able to first create a password in the new system (MWiz), existing U3A Yarra City members need to go through a simple process called “Registration”. Once this is done for the first time, Registration is only required thereafter when changing a password.
The steps to complete initial registration are as follows;
> Select the green Login above which takes you to the Member Portal.
> Select Register and enter either your member number or email address.
> Select Next and on the following page Send.
> Enter the code (no space) that you receive in your email and Confirm Registration Number.
> Enter a password of your choice - make it complex for security but something you can remember
> In the Member Portal. check My Classes and Change my Contact Details to ensure that your information is correct.
> Tutors can select Tutor Portal
Notes
> You only enter your password once, so it won’t check that it is correct, as per systems where you enter the password twice. If you make a mistake, go back to step 2 and register again.
> You can use your current U-MAS password again if you want to save thinking of and remembering a new password.
> If you want more detailed registering instructions and information on using the members portal, click here
U3A Yarra City
Starting in France some 40 years ago, U3A stands for University of the Third Age. The Third Age refers to the age of active retirement, following the Second Age of employment and the First Age of parental responsibility.
U3A Yarra City is one of the 109 U3As across Victoria. These groups are organised and run by volunteers providing educational, recreational and social programs. Each U3A is organised by and for people who are over 50 years and retired or semi-retired.
Our Mission is to provide opportunities for seniors to learn, teach, share and to give mutual support to each other in a friendly and warm environment, regardless or ethnicity, religion, ability or disability.
We are a lively community of people who seek learning for its own sake and for the satisfaction that it gives. Currently, we have about 500 members. Our activities are based at a range of venues across the City of Yarra.
Our courses and activities are varied: from languages, social issues, literature and play reading, arts activities, dance, walking groups and cycling. Our activities are organised by members, for members. Some talks and forums are provided in partnership with Yarra Libraries and open to the public. Prior qualifications are not required, nor are there exams.
A minimal annual membership fee entitles members to attend as many talks and courses as they wish during the year, depending on availability.
Governance
U3A Yarra City is organised by members, for members. We are an incorporated association and have a Committee of Management that meets monthly and is elected by the AGM each year. The Committee's work is supported by ex-officio members and volunteers.
Our Rules of Association and policies can be viewed on the Rules page