About MindVentures

MindVentures is am independent not-for-profit organisation coordinated by Dr Bill Richmond, formerly of the University of Queensland.

It offers programs that allow mature-age people to explore and extend intellectual interests, learn new things, visit interesting places, and enjoy the company of like-minded people in comfortable surroundings.

The aim is to provide an experience that can let you learn more about a variety of subjects from history, philosophy and literature to science and the environment, while enjoying yourself at the same time.

There are two basic formats:

-  one-day programs, based on a wide variety of subjects; and

-  longer MindVentures over three or four days ('Short Breaks with a Difference'), held in different locations, where the program of lectures and activities is based particularly on the region where the program is held.

In both cases presenters are drawn from universities, other educational and cultural institutions, the media, literary and artistic communities, and community leaders in a wide range of areas - people who are both knowledgeable and entertaining and can be relied upon to stimulate and entertain.

All programs are attended throughout by experienced MindVentures hosts who seek to ensure that a MindVentures program is an experience that allows all participants to broaden their horizons, engage the mind and enjoy themselves, and be enthusiastic to take part in further programs.

There are more details about MindVentures and 'what's on offer' in the following pages.

You can become part of the MindVentures community by putting your name on the free mailing list and receive occasional information and newsletters. To do so, or if you would like further information about programs, you're welcome to Contact Us.