Forthcoming webinars
There are two new webinars on offer: on 15 July on retirement, and 5 August on refugees. Enrol now through the MyU3A Portal (see below). Note that enrolments for webinars now close at midnight the day before the event.
Up next:
Elder Abuse
Friday, 28 May, 2.30 pm
 Presenter: Andrew Meiliunas, Senior Associate and State Litigation Lawyer, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers
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. Recent estimates suggest that up to 14% of older Australians may be victim to elder abuse at some point in their lives.
This presentation will cover:
- How to recognise elder abuse.
- The key risk factors for an elderly person to be a victim of abuse.
- How we can help to prevent elder abuse.
- Where to go when things go wrong.
Andrew Meiliunas has over a decade of experience and has acted for hundreds of clients involved in elder abuse matters, giving him an in-depth inside knowledge of the elder abuse that occurs in our communities.
Archie 100
Thursday, 3 June, 2:30 pm
Presenter: Susie May, freelance writer and lecturer, educator, National Gallery of Victoria 2001-20
 The Archibald Portraiture Prize consistently enthralls the public, generating strong opinions and great debate. Celebrate the 100th anniversary of this much loved exhibition and discover how it has reflected the changing face of both Australian society and the nature of portraiture over time. Investigate the colourful history of "The Archie", including legal battles, controversies and key portraits, artists and techniques, from the conservative to the radical, since the prize was first awarded in 1921.
 Thrive in Retirement
Thursday, 15 July, 2.30 pm
 Presenter: Patricia Howard, financial planner and author
Prior to establishing her own financial planning business, Patricia was a senior finance writer with The Age newspaper.
Her webinar will discuss a broad range of topics impacting the retirement plans of members. For instance, she will give a run-down of the recent proposed changes outlined in the Budget relating to the Downsizer Contribution requirements and the Abolition of the Work Test requirements. Her goal is to help retirees maximise their income while minimising risk throughout their retirement.
Patricia wants Australians to look upon retirement as the best years of their lives. She knows this means more than achieving financial security. With presentations like this and as the author of The No-Regrets Guide to Retirement, she shows how people can really thrive in retirement.
Art in the Plague Years: The Black Death to Current Times
Thursday, 29 July, 2.30 pm
Presenter: Sharon Carter
 Join Sharon on an art journey like no other. We will begin our exploration in the 14th century, during the era of the Black Death, and look at the beginnings of the grim reaper and dance of death themes. As we travel to the 15th and 16th centuries, we will explore the death and the maiden motif, and look at Holbein and Brueghel paintings. Moving to the 17th century, we'll consider the great plagues of London and Italy before jumping to the Spanish Flu in 1918 to look at artists who died from the flu, and finish with street artists and painters during COVID-19 creating hope and solidarity.
How to build a more compassionate world for refugees
Thursday, 5 August, 2.30 pm
 Presenter: Kon Karapanagiotidis, OAM, CEO and Founder of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
"We cannot have a truly inclusive, fair and welcoming Australia for all, one that embraces our multiculturalism and values our diversity, if we continue to imprison refugees, keep families apart and leave thousands in destitution and despair instead of enabling our newest Australians to settle, contribute and thrive. When we stand with refugees and centre their voices, building coalitions of community, compassion and hope together, anything is possible. The answer is not building tougher borders or higher walls but a longer table where everyone has a seat at the table." Kon Karapanagiotidis
Don't miss this opportunity to listen to Kon discuss his ideas for welcoming refugees in Australia. His biography is available for download.
Justin Art House Museum: Naoshima Art Island, Japan
Thursday, 19 August, 2.30 pm
Presenters: Charles and Leah Justin
 Join Charles and Leah Justin who have been collecting art for over 40 years. They share this collection through their house museum experience in Melbourne. They are avid travellers who will share their experience of visiting Naoshima Art Island in Japan.
Art in a Frame 2
Thursday, 14 October, 2.30 pm
 Presenter: National Portrait Gallery Canberra staff
This is our second virtual visit to the National Portrait Gallery, coming during History Month. So this program will explore portraits of people who have influenced Australia's development and history.
Enrolment information
There is no cap on the number of webinar participants. To enrol:
- log into MyU3A and search for "Webinars Program 2021" via the Classes 2021 list; or
- send an email to the office on citymelb@u3a.org.au; or
- leave a voicemail on 9639 5209.
Prior to the webinar each enrolled member will receive details of how to participate.
Note: Enrolments for webinars close at midnight the day before the event.
For further information, contact the office on citymelb@u3a.org.au.
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Walking down leafy Coppin Lane in Rushall Park, a heritage-listed retirement village in North Fitzroy, I almost expected to bump into William Morris, such was the beauty of the Arts and Crafts Movement cottages along my route. Instead, I met our very own U3A Life Member John Besley, who opened his door to the strains of a Mozart clarinet concerto, contributing to the mellow calm of the sunlit surroundings. I felt I was in a different age, but talking to John, who at eighty-eight is still very active in our organisation, brought me back to the present.
