Phone
0418 749 228
Address
Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub (ILCH)
275 Upper Heidelberg Rd
Ivanhoe Victoria 3079
Members of U3A Banyule may be interested in the following events and activities that are conducted in the City of Banyule. Invitations to participate in research and other projects are also listed here from time to time.
Hello Members,
U3A is now officially 40 years old! Last Friday's Celebration Lunch was such a credit to the organising team who created an ambience of warm welcome, good cheer and the opportunity to come together and have fun over lunch. It was a day of recognition of those who have come before as well as those who presently contribute. The event began with hearty singing from our choir "Audacity". What beautiful music. The Mayor of Heidelberg, Cr. Alison Champion opened the formal speeches with an exuberant congratulations to U3A Banyule; sending a very sincere message of how valued we are by Council. The celebration cake was cut by none other than Mr Will Semmler, our 103 year old member. Will had been involved in the introduction of the first U3A to Victoria in the CBD and it is truly wonderful that he is still attending classes in the city and in Ivanhoe. Our esteemed History Tutor, Jane Davies gave an overview of our history complete with some humorous asides which is a hallmark of all of her presentations. Then we were honoured to welcome Anne Griggs, the President of U3A Network Victoria who spoke of the challenges of the U3A organisation and its future directions.
After dessert, the formalities concluded with Geoff Vaughan leading everyone singing an anthem he had written and Happy Birthday.
I am sure the Newsletter Team will cover the day far more eloquently but the excellence of day is very much the combined efforts of so many wonderful people who dedicated time, creativity and effort to make it so special. There are just too many individuals and groups to mention but a bravo to all! However, I would like to say a huge 'thank you' to Janet Ringrose, our President. Janet led this event meticulously and while she thanked so many, she needs to be recognised for her determination to make sure it was a fitting celebration. Super effort Janet and a big 'thank you'.
May your week be bright and cheery ,
Judith Craze
Vice President
U3A Banyule.
Banyule Council is creating a new Inclusive Banyule Plan, 2026–2033. This Plan is all about making sure everyone in our community feels welcome, included and can take part in daily life.
Over the past four years, the current Plan (2022–2026) has helped make Banyule a fairer and more accessible place. It has guided us to think about how different parts of a person’s identity — like culture, disability, gender, age or background — can affect the barriers they face. Using this approach, we have completed almost 200 actions to improve inclusion across the organisation and community.
Through to June 2026, Council has been talking with different people and groups to help shape the new Plan. These conversations focus on fairness, access, cultural safety, lived experience and how decisions are made. The goal is to make sure that everyone feels listened to, respected and is able to share ideas that matter to them.
Read more at https://shaping.banyule.vic.gov.au/Inclusive_2026-2033
Banyule City Council is now providing a wider range of social support activities for older adults, under a new program, the Banyule Older Adults Community Connection Program. The Program supports eligible older adults to access their local community, build and strengthen connections and participate in community life
This program offers:
The program is available for people assessed as eligible for ‘social support-individual’ under the Commonwealth Home Support Program. See the flyer for more details, and phone My Aged Care on 1800 200 422 to arrange an assessment. For further enquiries, phone Banyule City Council on 9457 9868.
The Household Energy Efficiency and Affordability page on Banyule Council’s website is designed to be a practical information platform to assist residents with useful and up to date market information on household energy affordability and energy efficiency. Some topics covered:
Whether you are interested in Events and News, Seniors, Arts and Culture, Shaping Banyule and much more, you can sign up for tailored email updates from Banyule City Council at https://www.banyule.vic.gov.
To see what Arts and Culture events are happening in Banyule, follow Arts and Culture in Banyule on Facebook or see the City of Banyule Arts-and-Culture webpage to keep up to date.
The Older Adults Framework 2030 [.pdf file] outlines Council’s vision to build on our Age-Friendly City for older adults to work, live, play and be valued. It includes commitments and goals for ensuring that Council continues to take meaningful steps to improve the liveability of Banyule for older people. It is underpinned by the eight World Health Organisation (WHO) Age-Friendly City domains and has been guided by the voices of older adults in our community.
Read more here - https://shaping.banyule.vic.gov.au/OlderAdults
BANSIC is a member of Community Information and Support Victoria (CISVic), a network of agencies dedicated to supporting the local community through the provision of services that meet the short-term needs of people, producing long-term results. Contact them: 9459 5959 or https://bansic.org.au/about-us/ They are at Shop 48, The Harmony Centre, The Mall, Heidelberg West 3081.
East Ivanhoe Bowling Club invites you to Devonshire Tea and High Tea every Sunday from 10am to 3pm in the Ivy tearoom, 153 The Boulevard, East Ivanhoe.
Enjoy High Tea ($65 per person, bookings are essential), which includes a glass of sparkling wine and bottomless tea. Or you can reserve a table for Devonshire Tea ($25 per person) walk-ins are also welcome. Become a member of the Club and receive your first Devonshire Tea free.
East Ivanhoe Bowling Club is available for private events. For all bookings and enquiries, contact Elizabeth 0540 188 208 or liz@highontea.net
Banyule libraries include Diamond Valley (Greensborough), Rosanna, Watsonia and Ivanhoe. The Mobile library also services parts of City of Banyule. You can subscribe to newsletters from YPRL and see what services are still available during the current restrictions: https://www.yprl.vic.gov.au/
Discover La Trobe University's Public Lecture series, which cover a wide range of topics.
https://www.latrobe.edu.au/events/public-lectures
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people in your community and also hold a prominent volunteer role? The Office of the Public Advocate is looking for people to volunteer as Community Visitors or Independent Third Persons:-
Community Visitors safeguard the human rights of vulnerable people by visiting accommodation facilities and monitoring and reporting on the services provided.
Independent Third Persons attend police interviews for people with disability to ensure that they are not disadvantaged during the interview process.
Training and reimbursement of expenses is provided. See https://www.publicadvocate.vic.gov.au/opa-volunteers for more information on these important roles or contact the OPA Volunteer Coordinator on 1300 309 337 or at opavolunteers@justice.vic.gov.au