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2027 State Conference

11 - 13 May

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U3A Network Queensland State Conference will be hosted by U3A Mackay

Keynote Address: Graeme Connors

This promises to be more than a keynote presentation. It will be an opportunity to sit back and hear the stories of an extraordinary Queensland performer, his music, his career and perhaps reflect on our own 'What next?', as you travel A Little Further North with Graeme Connors.

Conference Theme:

Link to Bookings

Registrations for the Conference and Events will open in early January 2027

Bookings and information are available through U3A Network Queensland.

Click on the link to register.

Conference Program coming soon!

Conference Purpose

The U3A Network Queensland State Conference is designed to support U3A Management Committees by building their capacity to manage, develop and innovate U3A associations at the local level.

Conference Theme

Our conference theme is inspired by the iconic song by Mackay’s very own Graeme Connors, A Little Further North Each Year. This song reflects the heart of U3A. It speaks of moving forward with intention, enjoying life, connecting with others, and continuing a journey of learning and personal growth.

LEARN LAUGH LIVE

Conference Outcomes

We are building a conference around 3 key experiences:

Learn, Share, and Connect

Our goal is that every delegate will:

learn something,
contribute or share something,
take back useful things for your own U3A group, and most importantly,
network, engage, and establish connections across U3As.

Venue & Accommodation

All of this will take place beside the sea, here in tropical Mackay. Our conference venue is the Ocean International—yes, right by the ocean.

1 Bridge Road, Illawong Beach, Mackay.

Accommodation bookings

are now OPEN

To receive the conference discount

bookings must be made directly

by phoning Ocean International

on 07 4957 2044

But wait – there’s more!

Our region is rich in natural beauty. There are the sandy beaches that hug the city, our unique blue Pioneer River, and Cape Hillsborough National Park, where the kangaroos and wallabies gather on the beach at sunrise. Venture a little further and you’ll find Eungella National Park - home to rainforest, fresh mountain air, and one of the best places in Australia to spot a platypus in the wild.

Invitation

We warmly invite all 35 U3As across Queensland to join us in Mackay in 2027.

Come for the conference… stay for the sunshine… and leave with new ideas, new connections, and hopefully a few good stories.

Let’s continue the journey - together.

See you in Mackay!

Click here for Accommodation Rates

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DETAILS

COMING SOON!

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