U3A History and Change
Highlights
- Explore 30 years of community history at U3A Benalla, celebrating local curiosity and enthusiasm.
- Engage with a vibrant mix of classes, from Mah-jongg to wine appreciation, led by passionate volunteers.
- Discover the evolution of learning spaces, from private homes to the current venue on Fawckner Drive.
- Join the Australian Heritage Festival event, featuring captivating stories and photos from U3A's journey.
U3A Benalla has grown energetically over 30 years of serving the local community. What began with just a few courses now offers around 48, reflecting the curiosity and enthusiasm of its members.
Early classes were held in private homes before moving to old school buildings. Today U3A operates from its current premises in Benalla.
From geology in the early days to today’s wide mix—from Mah-jongg and wine appreciation to exploring the universe—volunteer convenors share their knowledge and passion.
Come to this talk and hear the story of this vibrant journey, with highlights, venues and photos from the years along the way.
This event is part of The Australian Heritage Festival.
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Companion Cards are accepted.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair/scooter charging station (power point) in an accessible location is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
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