U3A State Conference 2023 Rockhampton 8 -11 May 2023
Dr Eddie Roccati presented 'Continuous Learning and positive effects on the human brain'.
Josephine Reoch presented 'Spare Parts for the Human Body'.
Ritesh Clugh and Michael Cowling take time out for lunch.
Bush Poet Bob Pacey's humourous poetry entertained the delegates.
Clair Beck and the Member Wizard team.
Professor Francois Vellas with Rhonda Weston AM.
Henry Cope presents John Armstrong with a gift in appreciation.
U3A State Conference 2023 Rockhampton 8 -11 May 2023 – Conference Days
AIUTA President Professor Francois Vellas' presents "U3A in the Beginning and our Future."
Managing Director Cassidy Hospitality Group, Grant Cassidy OAM, was the Master of Ceremonies for the Conference.
Cliff Picton, a co-founder of U3A in Australia, presents "U3A in Australia."
Rhonda Weston AM (Network Queensland) with Cliff Picton (U3A Australia Founder), Professor Francois Vellas (AIUTA), Anne Grigg (Network Victoria) and Glenn Wall (U3A Australia).
Jim Hales, founding member of U3A Network Queensland, presented "Early History of U3A Network Queensland."
Bush Poet Bob Pacey had the audience laughing with his renditions of bush poetry.
EveryAGE Counts Advocate Colin Maddocks presents "Age Friendly Communities."
Robert TICKNER AO, Co-Chair EveryAGE Counts, presented via video link "Age Friendly Communities."
Kier Tierney, nbn Community Ambassadore Queensland presented "Becoming Digitally Savvy, Cyber Safety Aware and Confident Online."
Kier Tierney, nbn Community Ambassadore Queensland presented "Becoming Digitally Savvy, Cyber Safety Aware and Confident Online."
Josephine Reoch, Organ Donation Specialist Nurse, presented "Spare Parts for the Human Body."
Ritesh Chugh, Associate Professor CQ University Melbourne presented "Social Media Impacts on the Third Age."
Bush Poet Bob Pacey had the audience laughing with his renditions of bush poetry.
Dr Eddy Roccati, Wicking Dementia Centre University of Tasmania presented "Continuous Learning and the Positive Effects on the Brain."
Dr Amanda Rebar, Associate Professor CQ University Rockhampton, presented "Can You Teach and Old Dog New Behavious?"
Dr Amanda Rebar with U3A Sunshine Coast President Glyni Cumming and Co-Founder of U3A Sunshine Coast John D Cooper.
U3A Gladstone Treasurer, Steve Felix, presented "Making the Most of Free or Low Cost Software in Managing a U3A."
Executive Manager Hanna Gardner and General Manager CQ Shines Foundation, sponsors of the conference.
Members of U3A Beaudesert, hosts for the 2024 Network Queensland Conference, handed out promotional packs.
Members of U3A Pine Rivers were well represented at the conference.
Creative Cater chefs provided delicious lunches and morning/afternoon teas for the conference delegates.
U3A State Conference 2023 Rockhampton 8 -11 May 2023 – Social Photos
Presidents Council & Tutors Forum Townsville and Network Visits to U3As
On a recent major road trip, U3A Network President Rhonda Weston AM visited prospective new U3As at Emerald and Charters Towers, held discussions on progress of the Queensland State Conference at U3A Rockhampton, attended the Presidents Council in Townsville and visited U3A Capricorn Coast and U3A Gladstone.
Attendees at the Townsville Presidents Council and Tutors Forum.
Discussions at the Townsville Tutors Forum.
Discussions at the Townsville Tutors Forum.
Discussions at the Townsville Tutors Forum.
Townsville Tutors Forum.
Rockhampton Regional Council meeting with Councilor Drew Wickerson, Henry Cope,
David Weston, Mayor Tony Williams, Rhonda Weston AM, Deputy Mayor Neil Fisher and Cheryl Wicks.
University of Central Queensland meeting with Cheryl Wicks, Rhonda Weston AM, Kim Harrington, David Weston and Henry Cope.
U3A Rockhampton meeting with Henry Cope, Cheeryl Wicks and Rhonda Weston AM.
Meeting with the U3A Rockhampton organising Committee for the U3A Network Queensland State Conference 2023.
Meeting with the U3A Rockhampton organising Committee for the U3A Network Queensland State Conference 2023.
Meeting with the U3A Rockhampton organising Committee for the U3A Network Queensland State Conference 2023.
Meeting with Charters Towers Regional Council: Larry Frazer, Councilor Sonia Bennetto, Mayor Graham Lohmann, Rhonda Weston AM and David Weston.
David Weston and Rhonda Weston AM discuss U3A with the Mayor of Emerald Kerry Hayes.
Meeting with Central Highlands Regional Council - Emerald: Sharon, Suzanne, Cathy, Vicki, Rhonda Janice and David.
Gladstone U3A meeting with Eileen, Steve, Kathy, Wendy nad Rhonda.
U3A Network State Conference 2022 – Pine Rivers
U3A Network’s State Conference for 2022, hosted by U3A Pine Rivers at North Lakes in Moreton Shire Queensland was a resounding success, with more than 100 delegates and guests enjoying two days of interesting presentations and the Network AGM. Below are images of the proceedings.
U3A Network State Conference 2021 – Stanthorpe
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Delle Daniels Vice President U3A Tamborine with Leisa Donlan who presented on 'Good Governance' at the Conference.
Bruce and Julia Gardner
Colin Maddocks, Jim and Elizabeth Hales with Gaynor Day.
Elizabeth Hales and Gaynor Day
Geoff Bailey and Julie Gardner with local winemaker Mike Hayes
Irene Bridgeman
Julie porteous Vice President U3A Redlands and Janese Lowe (President U3A Redlands
