Current Events
Classes & Events
Current & Upcoming Events
This page contains a list of events available to KMVU3A members. Some are events organised by KMVU3A and others are organised by other organisations that KMVU3A members are able to join. Ways to book / register will be listed for each event.
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KMVU3A Events
- KMVU3A events are listed below
- Book as indicated - usually online or by asking us to book for you via email, txt or phone
- Pay online when booking online or pay later by direct deposit into our account or from links in an email sent to you
- Scroll to bottom of this page to READ about how to BOOK online for KMVU3A events before starting to book for the first time
There are no current KNVU3A events. Click here to see photos of past events
Events hosted by other organisations
ZOOM Events - presented by Canberra U3A
- Tuesday Forums (held weekly)
- Friday Conversations (held fortnightly)
Log in Details for both sessions:
- Log in details have been emailed to members. They are the same for both and every session so you can use details in any email sent to you.
- You will need to have ZOOM on your device. Click here to download ZOOM - its free.
- You do not need to register as KMVU3A is already registered- but you can if you wish to get a weekly reminder - say you are a member of KMVU3A when registering
Event rules:
- Log in at least 5 minutes before the start time
- Log in is not available after the event start to avoid disruption
- Mute your sound and turn off video
Tuesday Weekly Online Forums - will resume on 17 Feb 2026
View a list of the upcoming forum topics here: Tuesday Forums Topic List
View recordings on past Tuesday Forums here: U3A Forum Recordings
Forums are held via Zoom on most Tuesdays at 12:30 - 1.30pm approximately
Forums have a "current affairs" focus through interviews with interesting people on topics such as local events, politics, science, the environment and international events.
Examples of topics for 2026 include: the future of Australian universities, US policy in South America and Australia's economic performance.
Friday Fortnightly Online Conversations - will resume 27 Feb 2026
Conversations are held via Zoom usually fortnightly on Fridays at 10 am.
27 Feb 2026 Zoom 3PM (not the usual time) Tania Brown – Lord Mayor of Wollongong
Elected Lord Mayor in 2024, Tania Brown has held a range of roles with Wollongong City Council since 2017. Wollongong-born and bred, she is known as a dynamic and energetic community leader.
Professionally, she spent 13 years at the University of Wollongong running an infrastructure research centre, and previously worked for around 13 years in government, including senior ministerial policy advisory roles in both the NSW and Australian Governments.
Professionally, she spent 13 years at the University of Wollongong running an infrastructure research centre, and previously worked for around 13 years in government, including senior ministerial policy advisory roles in both the NSW and Australian Governments.
6 March 2026 Zoom 9.30am (not the usual time) Estella Hutchinson
Estella Hutchinson is a Canberra-based grief counsellor, end-of-life doula and advocate for death literacy. Originally from Canberra Estella had several decades in Melbourne where she obtained a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional Medicine - which means she can interpret doctor speak!). Estella also has a Graduate Diploma in Counselling, a Graduate Certificate in Wellness and trains new End of Life Doula’s.
Estella returned to Canberra nearly ten years ago runs Your Sunset End of Life Services, where she offers grief counselling, funeral advocacy and personalised end-of-life support tailored to each client’s needs. Estella works to normalise conversations around death, empowering people to make informed choices and find comfort during life’s most challenging transitions.
"Estella brings a calmness to what can be some of the most turbulent times of our lives. Her unique sense of humour makes talking about death, both comfortable and thought provoking. In her spare time she hones her comedy skills as a stand up comedian."
20 March 2026 Zoom 10 am Jana Kapr – CEO & Co-Founder, Billigence
Jana Kapr is the CEO and co-founder of Billigence, a global data and analytics consultancy headquartered in Sydney.
Originally from the Czech Republic, she holds a Master’s degree in Engineering from the Czech Technical University in Prague and a Graduate Diploma in Economics, Law and Finance from Deakin University.
After nine years in senior roles at Vodafone, she co-founded Billigence in 2009 alongside her husband. Under her leadership, the company has expanded internationally, specialising in business intelligence, data analytics, data governance, cloud architecture, AI and related services.
Jana values balance and wellbeing; she is a keen sports enthusiast who enjoys triathlon, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding.
Originally from the Czech Republic, she holds a Master’s degree in Engineering from the Czech Technical University in Prague and a Graduate Diploma in Economics, Law and Finance from Deakin University.
After nine years in senior roles at Vodafone, she co-founded Billigence in 2009 alongside her husband. Under her leadership, the company has expanded internationally, specialising in business intelligence, data analytics, data governance, cloud architecture, AI and related services.
Jana values balance and wellbeing; she is a keen sports enthusiast who enjoys triathlon, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding.
Cybersecurity Online Seminars - Recorded sessions - presented by U3A NSW.
The live seminars have completed however you can view recordings of the two seminars at the link below:
- Seminar 1 - recorded on 27 May 2025 - is about general Cyber Security Awareness
- Seminar 2 - recorded on 10 June 2025 - is about Cyber Security Awareness for Travellers
- Double click on a seminar link to view the recording online
- Or look for the download icon to download each recording and save a copy on your computer for viewing without being connected to the internet or at other times. The download link appears in several different places so look around. A mp4 file will (probably) be downloaded into your downloads folder unless you choose another location.
Health Information Online Sessions - presented by the CPSA (Combined Pensioners and Superannuants Association).
There are many sessions on various health topics held over a variety of dates during 2025.
Click here to see the latest dates and details of all seminars and to book in / register for the sessions. After registering you will be sent details of how to access the sessions.
How to book online for KMVU3A events: read first
You book online for KMVU3A events in three ways:
- On our website: using the booking link on this page - or the event link on the Current Classes page
- From an email sent to you which will have an event link
- In the Member Portal (on the Classes (& Events) tab)
- This is the only way to book online if you don't have an email or have access to your email
- Log into the Member Portal using your member number if you don't have an email
- Once logged in > Click on Classes (& Events) > the Event Name > then Go to Step 4 below
Steps to book online: Steps vary slightly depending on your system and which method you use to book - so experiment.
- Click the link to book. (Go to step 4 if booking in the Member Portal.)
- Tick to indicate if you are a KMVU3A member or not. Enter your email or required details. Members will be sent an email
- OPEN the email sent to you and click on - Click here to Register. You will be taken to a website to complete the booking.
- Enter any notes for organiser eg dietary requirements and the number of tickets you require
- If you book 1 ticket it will assume it is for you (if it is for someone else type this in the notes)
- If you book 2 or more tickets - a box will open for you to type in the names of the people each ticket is for
- Type the first and surname of each person so we have an accurate record of attendees
- Click on Register. Select to pay:
- Online when booking
- By direct deposit after booking into our account:
- Acc/Name: Kempsey Macleay Valley U3A |
- When making a direct deposit:
- You must put the NAME of person being paid for / event info in the REFERENCE or DESCRIPTION section provided in the deposit window. (eg Tom Smith-Mid Year lunch etc.).
- If making a direct deposit for multiple people or for people other than yourself, you MUST email us with the names of all people being paid for
- We need to know who the deposit is for. Deposits with no details cannot be processed.
- Coastline bank members need to use Pay Someone NOT Transfer and include a REFERENCE
- Acc/Name: Kempsey Macleay Valley U3A |
- You will be sent a confirmation email of your booking and...
- An invoice if you book online but select to pay by direct deposit. It will contain details on how to pay.
- A receipt when the payment is received.
To add additional tickets or notes for the organiser:
If you have already registered but want to book additional tickets or add notes for the organiser eg dietary requirements, you can do this as follows:
- Repeat steps 1 - 3 above
- On the page that opens you will see the number of tickets you have already booked
- To add notes only: Type in the notes area. Do not alter the number of tickets booked
- To add Tickets: Type in the new TOTAL of tickets you want to book (eg if you have already booked 1 ticket and want 1 more - Type 2.)
- Select how you will pay for these additional tickets
- NOTE: If you haven't paid for the original tickets - you will need to pay for these as well
- Click on Register
- You will be emailed confirmation etc as above
- NOTE: Simply close the page if you don't want to add or alter anything
Updated: 2-01-2026