U3A Bribie Island has secured three notable keynote speakers and have scheduled 10 breakout sessions with presenters covering a diverse and stimulating range of topics.

The keynote speakers include:

Professor John Pearn, Dr Nancy Pachana and Professor Graham Kerr, who will be joined by Emeritus Professor Elizabeth Beattie (Topic: ‘…. and then I joined U3A’).

Elizabeth Beattie (pictured) is Professor Emeritus, Ageing and Dementia Care, School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology. Her enduring interest is the care and support of older adults, particularly those living with dementia. Now retired, she loves life on Bribie, exploring the world and classical music.

Beyond our inspiring keynote speakers, dive into a choice of ten breakout sessions with presenters:

• Ruth Northcott – ‘Promoting U3A Externally and Communicating Smartly Internally’
• Justine Lawson – ‘Connecting Values and Emotions’
• Jock Elliott – ‘Disengaging your Fear for Speaking in Public’
• Bob Walker – ‘Australian Consumer Rights – Current and Pending’
• Chris Clark & Rose Byrnes – ‘Effective Programming’
• Michelle Kinnersly & Ruth Northcott – ‘Member Wizard Workshop and Users’ Discussion Group’
• Glen Wall – ‘Providing Programs for Isolated and/or Remote Members’
• Barry Clark – ‘1000 Years before U3A, the Evolution of Queensland’
• Carol Marshall – ‘Morning Meditation’
• Sandra Henry – ‘Laughter Wellness Workshop’

Your conference registration confirmation email will include a link to enable you to register for the Breakout Sessions you wish to attend. Please complete this registration as soon as possible to reserve your place.