The Older Women’s Network Sydney was formed in November 2001 following the establishment of the Older Women’s Network NSW as the peak body for groups in NSW.
We are managed by a Working Group which meets bi-monthly to develop and support an environment in which the social, political and friendship needs of older women are met.
Our goals, as a self-help group run by volunteers, are to promote enrichment, mutual support and companionship/friendship amongst older women; challenge negative attitudes about ageing; promote healthy ageing which includes social intellectual, physical and emotional factors and influence the outcome of policy decisions affecting our lives.
We offer a wide range of interest groups and activities designed by and for older women, including:
Workshops, seminars and training
Interest groups
Discussion groups
Social events
Physical activities
Through our energy, competence and wisdom – and our readiness for fun – OWN Sydney can make a difference socially, politically and in our OWN lives!
Membership of OWN Sydney is $15. The annual subscription rate to OWN Matters (the quarterly magazine) is $25.
For more information, please contact the OWN Sydney Coordinator: Menaka Cooke on 0407-918-690 Email: menaka.cooke@gmail.com or Anna Logan on 0488-464-339 Email annalogn@tpg.com.au
Upcoming dates for your diary:
Film Discussion Group
Sick of going to the moviesonyour own? – well why not gowithOWN?
We get together on the SECOND Tuesday of each month and see a film at Palace Central at Broadway. To receive an email about the film we will be seeing contact Anne Barber below. After the film we talk about it (and any other films we have seen) at a cafe.
A small friendly group have lunch on the first Friday of each month at Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club at 12 noon. You enter the club from 93-98 Spring St, and like all clubs you’ll need to sign in.
Held on the Third Monday of each month – from 12.15 pm at 8-10 Victoria Street, Newtown.
Contact: Anne-Marie Kestle for more information – jkestle@bigpond.net.au or phone 0408-740-435
Bring your lunch and be prepared to have fun.
Click HERE to download the 2023 book reading list.
Dates as follows:
2023: Jan 16, Feb 20, March 20, April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, Sep 18, October 16, Nov 20, and Dec 11.
Click HERE to download the 2024 book reading list.
Dates as follows:
2024: Jan 15, Feb 19, March 18, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, Sep 16, October 21, Nov 18, and Dec 9;
Click here to download: Guidelines: OWN Sydney Organizational Guidelines 2010
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Coffs Harbour Coffs Harbour has a new Older Women’s Network. We welcome women of all cultures to build wellness and social connections within our community.
Penrith We maintain our wellbeing through our programs, and we advocate for our rights and dignity by ensuring that we have good access to community facilities and resources, and that we are well represented in community forums.
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