U3A Hervey Bay Inc.
Live, Laugh, Learn
U3A (University of the Third Age) is a volunteer, not for profit organisation involved in the sharing of knowledge, skills and interests. It promotes the many benefits of lifelong learning.
Hervey Bay U3A was established in 1990 and we offer courses and activities covering interests such as Creative Writing, Ethics, British History, Spanish Language, Art and many more.
You can exercise your brain by participating in a class, leading an interest group or sharing your skills with others.
If you are retired or semi-retired and would like to stay active, then U3A could be for you.
No qualifications are needed. You just need an enquiring mind and a love of learning.
Come and:
- Learn something new
- Make new friends
- Gain new skills
- Explore ideas
- Get creative
- Be Active

Please Note: Online viewing and enrolment is now available for 2026 classes/events using the button above or the Classes menu option.

Big Changes Have Arrived
Big Changes Have Arrived: A New System to Serve You Better We’re excited to announce that U3A Hervey Bay has transitioned to Member Wizard, a secure, modern membership and class management system now usedby over two-thirds of U3As across Australia. What’s Changing—and Why Is This Good News? We’ve moved away
Become a Tutor:
We value our tutors – they are what makes us possible.
What is your hobby or passion?
Why not share it with others?
If you would like to present a course please have a chat to our Course Co-ordinator. Phone: Barbara Hall 0416 785 538
Email: secretary@u3aherveybay.net

Monthly Happenings

Monthly Coffee and Chat at the Boat Club, Hervey Bay
Coffee and Chat Every 2nd Friday of the Month from 10.00 – 11.30am come and meet other members of U3A. it’s a great opportunity for new and longtime members to meet and chat. Join us and have the opportunity to meet some people you don’t see in the courses you
End of Year Special Event

End of Year Get-Together
Wednesday 19 Nov 2025. End of Year Get-Together Trivia Extravaganza followed by an Afternoon High Tea. Most classes will be finishing up by late November or early December. Our Get-Together will be a chance to celebrate with all U3A members.
New Class by Meredith Murray
The Human Question in a Digital Age
New Class from 9 October Run by Meredith Murray Class to be run via Zoom Video Conferencing starts from 9th October.Class size is limited to 25Thursday 1:45m – 3:45pm This lively series explores the philosophical, ethical and social questions raised by today’s must transformative technologies. We begin with the Internet
