Community Groups & Sporting Clubs

Welcome to the University of the Third Age (U3A) on the beautiful Atherton Tablelands!

So what is the Third Age?
Life can be divided up into roughly four stages, the first three of approximately 20 – 25 years each. The First Age is a time of growth and development under the guidance of our family and community. Education is mostly formalised as we learn and practice the life skills required in adulthood. The Second Age is the age of achievement, when we strive to establish careers, family and community. We earn our place in society and achieve status and security. Next is the Third Age, the age of fulfilment. We can look back and reflect on what is really important to us and what we may have neglected in those busy years. This age provides the opportunities to reach our full potential by completing any missing bits in our hearts, minds, bodies and spirits.

The U3A organisation is truly International, having been founded in France 50 years ago. Each U3A in Australia is locally autonomous with its own management committee of volunteers drawn from the membership. U3A groups are linked and supported by state networks.

Is it really a University?
Well it is, if you think of a university in the medieval sense as “a community of teachers and learners, a place where information is exchanged”. We do, as it turns out, have links with James Cook University and our members are welcome to attend some of its courses. However, the good news is there are no entry requirements for U3A, no exams, no degrees or awards granted, and very low fees or none at all!

Local organisation for french language and cultural experiences.

Fishing in the dam offers a safe outdoor activity from bank or boat for families and gets kids off screens. Some of the best anglers in the district have grown up on Lake Tinaroo and their success brings tourist anglers to the region.
Tableland Fish Stocking is run by Volunteers and has been improving and promoting the Atherton Tablelands for over 30 years There have been great catches recently and the Lake holds 20 IGFA Barramundi World records.

Tableland Region Art Society Inc (‘TRAS’) is a diverse community art organisation. We are based in Atherton, and our members come from all over the beautiful Atherton Tablelands and beyond, ranging from beginners to experienced artists. We welcome all those with an interest in art to join us!

Malanda Men’s Shed

Taekwon-do “the art of hand and foot” The 5 tenets of this martial art: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Control, Indomitable Spirit
“NEVER GIVE UP”

We are one of the world’s largest women’s voluntary service organisations and are active in more than 103 countries.

We have more than 103,000 members in 3,895 Clubs.

Inner Wheel clubs, districts and countries participate in a wide range of work for charities and causes across the world with the aim of helping people live better lives. The objects of the Inner Wheel are: To Promote True Friendship, To Encourage the Ideals of Personal Service, To Foster International Understanding.