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About Australia · 4 Sept 2026
U3A
Peak body for Victoria's network of ~110 U3A chapters. Online courses, training resources, statewide coordination.
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U3A Network Victoria coordinates the ~110 U3A chapters operating across Victoria. The Network supports tutors, runs Victorian-wide online courses (in addition to chapter-level offerings), and represents the movement in policy conversations.
Online courses cover topics from creative writing to philosophy to languages and are open to members of any Victorian chapter. Membership is at the local chapter level (typically $50-100/year).
Use the Network to find your nearest chapter or to start a new one.
New to U3A? Read our guide to how U3A works and how to join.
Phone and website are the direct paths. To send a written enquiry, use the form below; we will forward it to U3A Network Victoria immediately.
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