Illawarra OWN began in 1998 after a meeting held by staff at the Bulli Community Health Centre. Initially there were thirteen members, several of whom are still part of the group today.
We didn’t need to be told twice that to have our voices heard, we had to raise them. In the blink of an eye, we established our singing group, The Silvert’OWNs , and they’ve been a great success.
In March 2023 OWN Illawarra celebrated their 25th anniversary!
Congratulations to the vision, passion and dedication of the collective group of woman, whom over the years, have established and kept the group alive and growing, making sure the older women in the Illawarra community are engaged involved and included.
We meet the first and third Thursday of each month at Corrimal Community Centre, Short Street, Corrimal, 2518. (Meet at 10:30). We have a luncheon once a month and a quarterly bus trip.
Come and meet our members and enjoy the program of activities, including:
OWN Group Meeting
Guest Speakers
Coffee Groups – various locations
Ladies Luncheon – monthly
Games Group
Bus Trips
Social Events – various locations
The Silvert’OWNs Singing Group gives concerts at nursing homes, day care centres and community organisations throughout the Illawarra. So if you always wanted to be in demand, perhaps this is your calling? ‑ Because of their popularity The Silvert’OWNs have had to limit their concerts to three per month and are booked out each year by March!
If life on tour sounds too exhausting, maybe you should consider The Wellness Centre at Coniston? Members of the Wellness Centre also become members of Illawarra OWN. The Wellness Centre is a vibrant organisation which offers a wide range of activities to older women at low cost. These activities vary from engaging, creative pursuits to physical activities that will reconnect you with muscle groups you may have considered retiring years ago.
Fun and friendship awaits ‘where the mountains meet the sea’. Yes, it’s time you re-connected.
Wyong Wyong OWN endeavours to provide an opportunity for older women to voice concerns and opinions and be heard. We pass on local community news and raise awareness of worldwide women’s issues. Friendship and acceptance of women are important.
OWN NSW The Older Women’s Network New South Wales (OWN NSW) was established in 2001 as the peak body for OWN Groups across NSW. We promote the rights, dignity and wellbeing of older women.
Wollondilly Our group was formed in 2002 welcoming all women, from all cultures, beliefs and backgrounds, who identify as older women. We conduct Gentle Exercise classes, Tai Chi, Craft, monthly Bus and Train trips etc.
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Find out today how you can get involved and shape the future of older women in Australia.
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