Dawn began working in the office in 2014. This has included office shifts, course administration and group leadership. Despite her limited experience of computer systems, she took on the massive task of course administration mastering the complexities and foibles of the MyU3A software. Throughout she has maintained an excellent relationship with the Course Coordination team. …
Since joining U3A Melbourne City in 2012, Darrell has challenged our members with philosophical questions and dilemmas though his weekly “Philosophers Cave” course. Bringing students together to form a Socratic “Community of Enquiry” each year, Darrell has encouraged members to grapple with wide ranging and contentious issues based on the thinking of key philosophers across…
Angela joined our U3A in October 2011 and started volunteering in the U3A Office in February 2012. 2015: She took on the role of assistant tutor for the Craft Group and is its Tutor currently. 2016: She stopped volunteering in the office at the start of 2016 to concentrate on the Craft Group. Whilst Angela…
Ray joined as a French student in 2007and in 2012 responded to the pleas for more French tutors by co-tutoring French Beginners with an experienced tutor, Indra Jury. Having enjoyed this experience, Ray continued to offer his own yearlong French courses, with an emphasis on grammar at various levels. Beginners Grammar (2013 & 2015), Post…
Sharon retired in 2015 after 35 years in consumer marketing roles culminating as Marketing Director after 22 years as an expat in London and Singapore. She immediately joined U3A Melbourne City and quickly gravitated towards the Let’s Do Gallery and Movie Groups where she became co-convenor. Then during Covid she found her inner teacher and…
Margaret retired in 2021 after thirty years working in corporate communications and marketing in New Zealand. Moving to Melbourne to be closer to her daughter and grandsons, she joined U3A Melbourne City in 2022 to meet like-minded people and follow her cultural interests through membership of several Let’s Do groups. She has been editing the…
Pauline Lomas was a Corporate Accountant/Financial Controller until she retired in 2019, and then joined U3A with the intention of learning Spanish. She took on the role of Treasurer the following year. Her interests include languages, European travel, sewing and growing indoor plants. Email: treasurer@u3amelbcity.org.au
Kate McKenzie was elected secretary of U3A Melbourne City in December 2022. She comes to us from a background of supporting boards of management including in the education sector. Email: secretary@u3amelbcity.org.au
After a long career in education Jane emigrated to Australia in 2019. U3A was a first stop in creating a new life in Melbourne and Jane became Secretary at the AGM that year. After three years as Secretary Jane has recently stepped down from that post but remains on the Committee. Email: janet@u3amelbcity.org.au
Neil retired and returned home in 2020 from his position as Director of Academic Affairs at an Australian College after 30 years working in the Middle East. After a year of Covid lockdowns, he joined U3A to keep himself busy and follow his cultural interests in the Let’s Do groups and maybe volunteer. Neil immediately was asked…
Starting out as a prescription bottle typist, Suzanne returned to study in her mid 20’s. Upon graduating she worked in publishing, communications, and marketing for the next 36 years. While working at VTAC, she was one of a team of four who introduced the first online course application process in Australia and was responsible for…
Deirdre has had extensive Australian and Asian experience as a management consultant, corporate executive and academic, helping global organisations implement their business strategy though effective talent management. Segueing back to Melbourne from Hong Kong during the covid pandemic, U3A Melbourne City was integral to her establishing a portfolio career and social connections. Since late 2024,…
Steve retired after 35 years in the Aerospace industry. He enrolled in U3A Melbourne City in 2024, joining and now co-leading Let’s do Wednesday cycling. He also leads Let’s do Pickleball Monday. In 2026, Steve joined the Committee of Management and is Co-ordinator of Let’s do activities. Email: SteveG@u3amelbcity.org.au
Helen is a People and Culture professional who has had a career in various industries including education, import/ wholesale, and aged care. After retiring in 2018 Helen served on the Board of an education organisation for 6 years. She joined U3A Melbourne City as a member in 2024 to play Mah Jong, and has also…
I’m married to Annette and have 6 children and 11 grandchildren. My background is in teaching from which I retired in 2017 after some 42 years. I taught Maths, Physics and Computer Science – among other things – in Melbourne, Ballarat and Perth, starting in the State system before spending most of my career in…
Wendy retired from the Australian Public Service in 2022 after 35 years with the Department of Immigration. She spent twelve years working overseas at Australian embassies in Manchester, Berlin, Moscow, Shanghai and Bangkok, and the remainder of time in various positions in both Melbourne and Canberra. Soon after, Wendy joined U3A Melbourne City and became…