Reports, Papers & Publications
Learn more about our work through the writings on our history, and the papers and reports on issues that are important to usReports
ACTIVE AGEING, WELLNESS AND FALLS PREVENTION FOR OLDER WOMEN 2013
A scoping study conducted on behalf of the Older Women’s Network NSW Inc. for the State-wide Women’s Health Network .
Maintaining the health and wellbeing of older women through the Bankstown OWN Wellness Centre 2018
A report prepared by Dr Pat Bazeley, Adjunct Professor, and Dr Jane Mears, Associate Professor, Western Sydney University, for the Older Women’s Network of NSW (Inc.), South Western Sydney Local Health District
OLDER WOMEN’S NETWORK NSW INC. MEMBER’S SURVEY ON ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES 2013
Member’s Survey on Access to Health Services.
KICKING UP AUTUMN LEAVES – FULL REPORT 2006
The report Kicking Up Autumn Leaves is based on the stories of wellness told by 43 older women.
‘NOT ALL OUR BITS WORK PERFECTLY, LET’S LOOK AFTER THE BITS THAT STILL DO’ ENHANCING THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF OLDER WOMEN REPORT TO FACS, 2016
Prepared by: Pat Bazeley, Research Support P/L
KICKING UP AUTUMN LEAVES – SUMMARY 2006
A summary of the report Kicking Up Autumn Leaves – based on the stories of wellness told by 43 older women.
Publications
Older Women and Housing
Our Voices in Writing 2010
Our Voices in Writing – A narrative of women’s stories, an account of their lives in their own words.
Together Connected
A special edition magazine from the Older Women’s Network NSW.
10 Questions
PREVENTION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST OLDER WOMEN
The Disappearing Age
With funding from a NSW Domestic and Family Violence Grant, OWN NSW has conducted a mapping exercise of our knowledge of violence against older women and documented examples of good practice to prevent the violence.
OWN GUIDE TO MY AGED CARE 2018
OWN NSW THE THREE RS: RIGHTS, ROADBLOCKS AND RESILIENCE
A Challenge to Ageism Forum 2012
OWN NSW The Three Rs: Rights, Roadblocks and Resilience – A Challenge to Ageism Forum.
How Could They 2010
5 brochures for older women to resolve legal and financial issues and to strengthen their position.
These brochures were developed by and for older women, based on real situations.
It Could be You 2010
A Report on homeless older women by Ludo McFerran with assistance from Sonia Laverty.
Who are the homeless and who is at risk of homelessness? We rarely think about older working women as a potential wave of homeless people but, according to the evidence, that is exactly the problem we face – a problem for which we are poorly prepared.
Papers
Older Women’s Network NSW’s Submission on Aged Care System Redesign.
Human Rights for People Living with Dementia: An Australian Anthology
OWN NSW Submission on Aged Care System Redesign
OWN’s feedback to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety’s Consultation Paper 1, Aged Care Program Redesign: Services For The Future.
OWN NSW’s submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission Inquiry into Elder Abuse JUNE 2016
The Australian Law Reform Commission released an Issues Paper on ’Protecting the Rights of Older Australians from Abuse’ in 15 June 2016 and called for public submissions. OWN NSW responded to ensure that the inquiry heard the older women’s perspective on the issue of elder abuse.
Australian Human Rights Commission
Older Women’s Risk of Homelessness: Background Paper
Collaborative Response to A Housing Strategy for NSW Discussion Paper
FOUNDATIONS FOR CHANGE – HOMELESSNESS IN NSW
OWN NSW & WEL respond to the NSW Family & Community Services’ Discussion Paper: Foundations for Change – Homelessness in NSW September 2016.
THE GENDER GAP IN RETIREMENT SAVINGS AND UNLAWFUL AGE DISCRIMINATION AGAINST OLDER WORKERS 2010
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The Older Women’s Network in NSW believes in a society rich in social capital, where mutual respect and trust are paramount, where diversity and debate are valued and where people and their networks have a legitimate voice.
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Older Women’s Network NSW
8-10 Victoria Street,
Newtown NSW 2042, Australia.
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We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and live, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present.
We acknowledge the sorrow of the Stolen Generations and the impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
OWN NSW supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart, the call for a First Nation's Voice enshrined in the Australian Constitution and a Makarrata Commission to oversee agreement-making and truth-telling.