Phone
0418 749 228
Address
Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub (ILCH)
275 Upper Heidelberg Rd
Ivanhoe Victoria 3079
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* COVID is still with us, and in group settings like ours, transmission is easy.
If you are feeling unwell, please don’t come to classes until you are SURE you haven’t got COVID. Thank you *
Notice is hereby given that the Fortieth Annual General Meeting of U3A Banyule Inc will be held on Monday, 30 March, 2026, 2.00-4.00 pm at the Ivanhoe Library Community Hub (ILCH).
All those wishing to attend the AGM must enrol in this event using Member Wizard via the ‘Member Login’ button on our website. Go to ‘Classes’ and select ‘ 2026 - Annual General Meeting’. This is the same process you would use when enrolling in a class.
Business of the Annual General Meeting
1. Confirmation of the minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting 31 March 2025
2. Presentation of the 2025 Annual Report on behalf of the Committee of Management
3. Presentation of the financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2025 as required by the Associations Incorporation Reform Act 2012
4. Confirmation of subscription fees for 2027
5. Confirmation of the number of Ordinary Members of the Committee of Management for 2026-2027 as up to eleven.
6. Election of the 2026 - 2027 Office Bearers
7. Election of the 2026 -2027 Ordinary Members of the Committee of Management
Attendance
We encourage members to participate in our AGM. In order to meet the requirement of having a quorum we need a minimum of 40 members to attend or send in a Proxy form*.
If you are not able to attend the AGM, it would be greatly appreciated if you would send your apologies by completing a Proxy form* and return it no later than 12.00 noon on Thursday 26 March 2026 by mail to The Secretary U3A Banyule, PO Box 454 Rosanna 3084, or scan and email to info@u3abanyule.org.au or drop off your form to the U3A Banyule Office at ILCH. This will assist us to achieve a quorum and to ensure that you can vote in the democratic processes of our Association.
Voting
Full financial members can vote either by submitting a Proxy form* or by voting at the meeting.
Election of the Committee
Full financial members are eligible for election. The Committee will be elected by members present at the AGM from eligible members nominated no later than 12.00 noon on Thursday 26 March. The Committee members will hold office from the end of the 2026 AGM until the 2027 AGM.
If you wish to nominate yourself or another member, please complete the Nomination form* and return it to be received no later than 12.00 noon on Thursday 26 March 2026 to The Secretary U3A Banyule, PO Box 454, Rosanna 3084, OR scan and email to info@u3abanyule.org.au, OR drop off your form to the U3A Banyule office at ILCH.
Ann Kennedy, Secretary, U3A Banyule Inc., 8 March 2026
*Forms and meeting documents will be available for download from the website soon
You can book a tailored session with the Administrator of the database to help meet your needs. Please make an appointment with the Office and bring along the device you would normally use to access Member Wizard. This invitation includes tutors, members, office volunteers, support roles and committee of management. Phone: 0418 749 228 or Email info@u3abanyule.org.au to book a session.
Appointments are offered only on Thursday afternoons in Term One, between 1pm and 3pm.
Our world is already well and truly impacted by Artificial Intelligence and increasingly so. What are the implications for us, our children and grandchildren?
Two expert speakers discussed AI issues at the Annual Forum on 5 December:-
* Bruno Zielke, Section Director, Cosmology and Astrophysics, Astronomical Society of Victoria, gave a perspective on the development of AI
* Tal Nathan, Vice President, Application Solutions, Data and AI, ANZ, will present on the impact of AI on our lives now and into the future.
Bruno has generously shared his Powerpoint slides with us (in .pdf format) - Click here to download them.
To renew your membership online: Login to your Member Portal via the Member Login button in the website banner and then click on the Renew Your Membership button and follow the instructions to pay online.
You must have renewed your membership in order to enrol in classes for 2026.
The U3A Banyule Strategic Plan 2025-2028 sets the direction and vision for our organisation for the coming years. It seeks to be relevant to the current needs of our U3A and builds upon the work of the previous plan.
This is the fourth strategic plan prepared by the U3A Banyule Committee of Management. It was written during 2025 and informed by the views of members through surveys, strategic planning workshops and direct consultation. Follow this link to download and read the U3A Banyule Strategic Plan 2025-2028.
Banyule Council Volunteer Awards, 21 May 2025 - U3A Banyule 'Highly Commended'
U3A Banyule received a ‘Highly Commended’ award at the annual Banyule Council Volunteer Awards Night. Our organisation is one of the largest in the state and is run entirely by volunteers; a remarkable achievement. Fourteen organisations were nominated in the category of Community Group or Community Initiative, and Sue Beshara's outstanding application helped secure our win.
Currently providing courses, classes and services for over 900 members, U3A Banyule has evolved into a complex, highly structured and well-managed organization. As a non-for-profit volunteer incorporated body, this is achieved and maintained through the contributions of members who volunteer to take on diverse roles. From Catering Coordinator to Website Manager, there are 36 position descriptions, all with an outline of responsibilities applicable to each role.
Interested in contributing as a volunteer? See more information at Volunteering
New card inserts for your U3A Banyule lanyard are available from the Office. To protect your privacy, the new cards are folded so that contact and emergency info and other sensitive details are not readily visible. Drop in and pick up a new card next time you are at ILCH.
Our Strategic Plan identified a need to ensure that our members were aware of the policies that have been developed over several years by the Committee of Management. From time to time, we summarise and feature policies just to give members a little refresh.
The Privacy Policy articulates the importance of protecting the privacy of the personal information collected from members and volunteers, such as through membership and course registration processes. Images may be used in U3A Banyule publications, on the website and in class or meeting recordings, subject to members' willingness. You can always opt out at the time images are being taken.
Your information will not be shared with or disclosed to third parties and will be stored and used as set out in the policy. If you believe that your personal information has been compromised or misused, contact the Secretary as soon as possible, email:info@u3abanyule.org.au. The Privacy and Security Officer will investigate and report their findings, including remedies as appropriate.
You can view the policy by following the link above or under the Document Library tab on the website.
Banyule Council has released the video "Age is Just a Number" on positive ageing. President Judith Craze was asked to be involved as an interviewee and tutor Sheila and the French class are featured. Watch the little video all the way through and we hope you have a bit of a laugh as well as the sense that there is plenty for Seniors to do in Banyule. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cVR4KCcLF0
The U3A Banyule Strategic Plan 2022-2024 builds upon the work of previous Committees of Management and has been informed by member surveys undertaken over the last year.
This is the third strategic plan prepared by the U3A Banyule Committee of Management. It was prepared at the beginning of 2022 supported by a Banyule City Council Community Grant, which enabled the Committee of Management to engage a consultant to facilitate the preparation of the plan.
Click here to read the U3A Banyule Strategic Plan 2022-2024.