Past Webinars

Since 2020, our webinars have been recorded. Click “view” to access each recording.

National Portrait Gallery – History in a Frame Webinar

We will be hosted by one of the NPG’s Access & Learning educators for a history program via Zoom.

Melbourne Connections Webinar presented by U3A Melbourne Derbyshire, UK

Learn more about Melbourne, Derbyshire and the connections with Melbourne, Victoria past and present from our U3A counterparts in Melbourne Derbyshire

Time to Shine – Restructure and Retire – by COTA

Retirement is often a time of great change and new possibilities. It can be both exciting and challenging for many reasons. What are the things we should consider?

Crypto Currency by Juan Solar

Bitcoin, Alt coins, Wallets, DeFI, NFTs, Web3...what does it all mean? Why is it important? Where do you start with this new asset class?

Journeys Inspired By Australian Landscape Art with Susie May

Discover how artists, past and present, have evoked the spirit of Australian landscapes, from barren deserts to tropical rainforests and dramatic mountainous terrains to gentle coastlines, in such different ways.

Tasmanian Wilderness with Amanda Fenwick

Tasmania’s wild and beautiful landscape offers both walking and cruising. It also has impressive arts and cultural scenes, quality food and wines, making an attractive holiday destination.

Country Houses & Gardens of Victoria with Kenneth Park

A journey across Victoria to see examples of some of our finest historic and architecturally interesting houses and gardens including Purrumbete in Camperdown and Werribee Park.

The Goldfields Track: Ballarat to Bendigo with David McCrae

From Mount Buninyong to the Alexandra Fountain in Bendigo: each day with a surprise from when Victoria produced three tonnes of gold a week, and Australia was the richest country in the world.

The Spectacular Kimberley with Russell Huntington and Amanda Fenwick

Escaping from lockdown to a 14 day self-drive adventure. Travelling North from Broome through Fitzroy Crossing, the Bungle Bungle, Kununurra and El Questro before the 700 kilometre unsealed splendour of the Gibb River.

Victorian Silo Art Trail and Vivid Sydney with Sharon Carter

Explore Australia’s largest outdoor gallery, a series of large-scale mural portraits painted onto grain silos. Then an onward journey to a festival of light in Australia's famous harbour town - Vivid Sydney.

Melbourne, the Great Metropolis of the Southern Hemisphere with Peter Newbury

Discover the history of ‘Melbourne, the Great Metropolis of the Southern Hemisphere, 1855-1875’  presented by Peter Newbury.

On Two Feet – Great Walks in our Country with John Stone

Join John, an avid bush walker who loves to discover great trails. He will be taking us to the Flinders Ranges Hans Heysen trail and parts of WA including the Pilbara.

Understanding Aboriginality, Identity and Diversity with Rob Hyatt

As education and visitor manager of Koorie Heritage Trust, Rob will discuss the diversity of Aboriginal Victoria and Australia through Aboriginality from a traditional perspective and the impact of history on this

Justin Art House Museum – Naoshima Art Island

Join Charles and Leah Justin who have been collecting art for over 40 years. Through their house museum experience in Melbourne they share their collection

How to build a more compassionate world for refugees

Don't miss this opportunity to listen to Kon Karapanagiotidis, OAM, CEO and Founder of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, discuss his ideas for welcoming refugees in Australia

Art in the Plague Years: The Black Death to Current Times

Join Sharon Carter on an art journey like no other, from the grim reaper of the Black Death to the street artists reflecting hope and solidarity during COVID-19

Thrive in Retirement

Patricia Howard, financial planner and author discusses a broad range of topics impacting the retirement plans of members. Her goal is to help retirees maximise their income while minimising risk throughout their retirement.

Archie 100

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of this much loved exhibition with Susie May, freelance writer and lecturer, educator, National Gallery of Victoria 2001-2020.

Elder Abuse

Presenter: Andrew Meilunas. Older Australians are more at risk of being taken advantage of financially. What most people don’t realise is that this is a form of elder abuse.

All You Should Know About Aged Care

Sandra Hills, CEO, Benetas will discuss what we mean by aged care. What services and supports are provided, and who is eligible? How do you access services? Who provides the services and who pays?

A Tale of Two Women Artists: The Struggles and Triumphs of Elizabeth Thompson and Clarice Beckett

Discover the remarkable achievements and connections between two pioneering artists living at opposite ends of the earth and in different centuries. Presenter: Susie May, freelance writer and lecturer, educator, National Gallery of Victoria 2001-2020

Understanding the final days and weeks of the Trump Presidency

Heather Lacey discusses and explains how Donald Trump's refusal to recognise Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 US presidential election inspired a failed insurrection on 6 January 2021, and its implications for the US political system

Aquatic Exercise for Fitness, Balance and Strength

Dr Sophie Heywood discusses research-based evidence on the benefits of aquatic exercise, especially for the management of arthritis.

Iceland Travel Diaries with Julie Nankervis

Way up in the North Atlantic astride two massive tectonic plates sits Iceland. A land of volcanoes and geysers

Polar Journeys: Tales from the Arctic and Antarctic Regions with Margaret Smith

What do the following have in common: Captain von Bellinghausen, Robert Falcon Scott, Roald Amundsen, Douglas Mawson, Richard E. Byrd, Vitus Bering and Knud Rasmussen?

Monarchs and Painters in an Emerging Spain with Dr Kathleen Olive

How did Madrid develop into one of the world’s pre-eminent art cities? Its Museo del Prado’s reputation is largely due to the collecting tastes of Spain’s 16th and 17th century monarchs.

Istanbul and Venice: From Byzantines to Bellinis with Dr Nick Gordon

Dr Nick Gordon looks at how Constantinople shaped Venice, and how medieval Venetian travellers and traders to Constantinople in turn help us understand contemporary Istanbul.

Working in Turkey 1973 and 2018: a Fascinating Contrast

Join Russell for two very different views of life in Turkey.

Striking it Rich: Melbourne’s 19th Century ‘Boom’ style Architecture  with Max Nankervis

This session will take you on a trip through the evolution of this flamboyant architectural style, and set it in the context of the economic boom following the Gold Rush of the 1850s.

A Tale of Three Cities

A look at the culture, food and history of Amiens, ancient capital of Picardy, Bayeux with its famous tapestry depicting the Norman Conquest of Britain, and Toulouse with its golden rooster, the iconic symbol of French rugby.