As a member of U3A Port Fairy you are entitled to enrol in courses throughout the year. Your membership fee covers the cost of courses. Small extra charges for materials sometimes apply.
Membership is per calendar year and must be renewed each year.
Members must agree to the Terms and Conditions of U3A Port Fairy.
Membership of U3A Port Fairy also includes membership of the Port Fairy Community House.
Note that membership fees for 2026 have increased to $70 per year.
Membership Types
| Type | Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Full | Full Membership (including social membership) | $70.00 |
| Associate | Members of another U3A enroling in Port Fairy courses | $35.00 |
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Social Memberships
Social membership is for people who do not wish to enrol in courses but would like to be a U3A member. They will receive the newsletter and invitations to all U3A Port Fairy social and special events such as the U3A speaker series.
Social members are able to subsequently enrol in any courses throughout the year (subject to availability) if they wish to extend their participation in U3A.
How to join or renew your 2026 membership
In 2026, members will be able to renew their membership or join as a new member through the UMAS (U3A Membership Administration System).
Renewing your membership in 2026
Membership renewal for 2026 is linked to your enrolment. At the end of the enrolment process, you will be issued with an invoice that covers your membership. Payment of the invoice is required before you are accepted into your enroled courses.
Join as a new member in 2026
Membership subscriptions for new members in 2026 will open from 1 December 2025. The process is as follows
You will then be issued an invoice for the year’s subscription, and an option to go to the Checkout. There, you will be able to pay with a credit card through our PayPal account (you do not need a PayPal account of your own). You also have the option of paying by EFT, in person at the bank or with cash or credit card at the Course Expo/Enrolment Day.
How to renew as a social member in 2026
Payment methods
We accept payments:
- By Paypal through UMAS
- By cheque made out to U3A PORT FAIRY, and mailed to:
U3A PORT FAIRY INC, PO Box 136, Port Fairy VIC 3284 or - By credit card, cash or cheque on enrolment day
- By EFT/bank deposit
Bank details for EFT/bank deposit:
Bank: Port Fairy and District Community Bank (Bendigo Bank)
BSB: 633000
Account Number: 167842749
Account Name: U3A Port Fairy
Reference: Please use your full name as reference