Welcome - U3A Northern Illawarra

University of the Third Age

U3A (the University of the Third Age) is open to anyone who is post- employment and there are no assessments, examinations, or certificates. U3A is a worldwide movement where people from all walks of life, in their “third age” – the time of your life when you’re no longer in full employment or raising a family –get together to enjoy life-long learning opportunities and to enjoy social opportunities in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. The strength of the U3A movement lies in its principles of self-help and mutual support and its recognition of the broad spectrum of expertise among those who are retired from academe, industry and community service. A major attraction is, of course, the opportunity for social and intellectual interaction

U3A Northern Illawarra offers life-long learning as well as social and intellectual engagement for those no longer in full-time employment. As in many other countries, U3A has developed as community-based education and social interactions and its strength lies in the strength it draws from the local community.

We offer a range of activities throughout the weeks of school terms – see our Special Interest Groups and Newsletter pages for details.

Our weekly talks by local and invited experts cover the full range of human experience including, for example, art appreciation, science, history, biography, sport and leisure, and creative arts. Of course, local universities can make a strong contribution to U3A and we are no exception. In addition to community-based experts, we also draw on local higher education institutions to deliver stimulating talks and lectures.

Research has shown that as we get older, it is important to maintain our physical and mental health, and that mental stimulation and social interaction contribute to positive ageing and wellbeing.

So join us now! U3A keeps your mind alive!

You will see we offer something for everyone:

Educational

Science
History
Biography
Book clubs
Language
Philosophy

Social

Art Appreciation
Drawing & Painting
Brain games
Italian Opera
Drama Group

Physical

Table tennis
Balance’n’Bones
Yoga
Choir

U3A Northern Illawarra is located in Thirroul, in the northern suburbs of Wollongong, set between the sparkling Pacific Ocean and the Illawarra Escarpment.