Things you need to know about the Conference
This Conference marks the 50th Anniversary of U3A and will attract international guest speakers including Professor Francois Vellas, President of AIUTA (Association of International Universities of the Third Age) and Professor Maria Chester, Secretary General AIUTA (via video link).
CQU – Central Queensland University, 554 – 700 Yaamba Road, Norman Gardens, Rockhampton 4701
RMOA – Rockhampton Museum of Art, 220 Quay Street, Rockhampton 4700
RLC – Rockhampton Leagues Club, Cambridge Street, Rockhampton 4700
Organising U3A: U3A Rockhampton and District Inc. ABN: 83 907 668 103
Contact person (Chair of Planning Group): Henry Cope
Conference email: conference@u3arocky.au
U3A postal address: PO Box 8160 Allenstown Rockhampton Qld 4700
Email forwarding addresses: conference@u3arocky.au
Date registrations open: 1st February 2023
Date conference and optional activities registrations close: 21st April 2023
Earlybird offer: To go in the draw for the Earlybird prize you need to register during the period 1 February to 31 March 2023.
Earlybird prize: Refund of cost of 50th Anniversary celebrations 9 -10 May 2023 ($110).
Conference Fees: Schedule of fees for conference days and celebrations.
Cancellation of conference events: Delegates may cancel bookings for events up to 21st April 2023 by emailing the conference organisers at conference@u3arocky.au. Note: U3A Rockhampton will deduct 10% from the refund to cover credit card processing and administrative costs.
Optional Excursions: Optional excursions will be posted to the web site closer to the date of the conference. Bookings and payments for these will be via a third-party organisation and not through our registration process.
Attendee limits:
Program and Speaker details:
Conference parking and/or transport arrangements:
Special Requirements:
Please advise the Conference organising committee of any Special Requirements, including whether you will be using the courtesy bus, via direct email to conference@u3arocky.au.
Accommodation Discounts:
Special discounts on accommodation have been negotiated with the venues listed below for 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Use the direct links below or quote the Promo Code ‘U3A’ if booking directly with the venue. The Promo Code is valid up to Saturday 6th May 2023 through to Sunday 14th May 2023.