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AusAlert Test 27 July 2:00p.m.
Aus Alert is a new national warning system, using technology to send an alert to all mobile phones in an emergency. Learn how to prepare for the national test on Monday 27 July. Click/tap for links to the Government websites.
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Cancer Council - 7 Bridges Walk
Sydney u3a members looking for a meaningful way to get active and give back this spring may want to mark Sunday 25 October 2026, Cancer Council’s 7 Bridges Walk, in their diaries You may prefer to volunteer, rather than walk! Read more by clicking/tapping on the title.
Text Messages- Saving You From Scams
We are warned frequently about scams, through emails and increasingly through texts (SMS messaging). Now the Australian Government has regulated some protection for us. The new SMS Sender ID Register, started 1 July, provides an important new measure to help protect us from text message impersonation scams.
Mudgee Holiday 2027
Join us on our 2027 Mudgee holiday, organised by Diana Pine. We will be staying at the Winning Post Motel, and over the week, we will be exploring Mudgee whilst visiting the villages of Hill End and Gulgong. Click to read more...
Invitation to the Powerhouse Collection Conversations
The Powerhouse volunteers have invited Sydney u3a members to join them for Collection Conversations, a free program that brings the Powerhouse Collection to life through storytelling.
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Needing Help With a SUMMIT Feature?
SUMMIT is designed to be intuitive and easy to use, but from time to time you may need a little extra guidance. If you have a question or need support with a SUMMIT feature, there are several helpful resources available to you. Click on the title to read more.
Dementia Carers' Support Group
We are proud to announce a new WhatsApp support group for members who are caring for a person with dementia. The purpose is to provide a private, secure area for members to discuss their issues. Click the heading to read more...
Sydney u3a Facebook
11 August 2025 Those of you on Facebook might like to join our group and enjoy our posts as we showcase our activities for the benefit of newcomers and older hands. Search for SYDNEY u3a on Facebook and you will find us, or follow the link...