SMSA (Sydney Mechanics' School of Arts)

Volunteering Your Way to a Healthier Life
Volunteering benefits the community in many ways, but did you know becoming a volunteer can enhance your health? Find out more at our May Good Life talk.
Elspeth Probyn — Eating the Ocean - 6 June 2017
Elspeth Probyn discusses the implications of the life within our oceans disappearing, the food politics of fish consumption, and fish/human entanglement.
Mabo: Life of an Island Man (Documentary) - 7 June 2017
A special screening of Mabo: Life of an Island Man about Eddie Mabo and his fight for recognition of native title as part of our events marking the 25th anniversary of the Mabo High Court decision.
Angelopoulos' The Travelling Players / Ο Θίασος (1975) - 17 June 2017
A troupe of threadbare players travel through Greece performing 'Golfo The Shepherdess', a traditional folk story, during a time of political upheaval.
Paul Irish — Hidden in Plain View - 20 June 2017
Join historian Dr Paul Irish as he discusses the process of piecing together the Aboriginal history of coastal Sydney, with help from the Indigenous community
Identifying and Preventing Elder Abuse - 28 June 2017
Learn how to identify elder abuse and how to get help for yourself or another person. ELDER ABUSE HELPLINE: 1800 628 221

Notice of changes to SMSA membership rates

Effective 1 July 2017, the annual membership subscription rates for the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts will change

Cyber Security Links from our 'Protecting Yourself Online' talk

Handy cyber security and internet safety links that our expert speakers shared with us at our recent 'Protecting Yourself Online — Cyber Safety for Seniors' talk.

Code of Conduct

The following Code of Conduct for the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Art has been adopted by the Board.

Affordable, Convenient Venue Hire

Mitchell Theatre

Centrally located in the Sydney CBD just two minutes from Town Hall, the Mitchell Theatre is perfect for your event. Seating up to 170 people, with full AV.