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:
Seminars
Interest groups
Discussion groups
Social events
Excursions
The Aboriginal Support Circle members who wished to do so have joined OWN Sydney, we hope to continue to support recognition of First Nations’ place in Australia’s history and identity.
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
Membership of OWN Sydney is $15. The annual subscription rate to OWN Matters (the quarterly magazine) is $25.
This group commenced during COVID lockdown in 2020 and has continued ever since.
Zoom meetings are held every SECOND Thursday at 11am and last for an hour. The members of this group will select two movies from SBS on Demand to watch at the next session. This group is free to join. The movies to watch and the link to the Zoom meeting is organised by the OWN office and appears on the Humantix website: https://events.humanitix.com/ownmovies
A small friendly group have lunch on the FIRST Monday of each month at Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club at 12 noon. Enter the club from 93-98 Spring St, and like all clubs you’ll need to sign in. Membership of this group is free.
Contact Anna Logan for more information: Phone: 0488 464 339 Email: annalogn@tpg.com.auÂ
Book Club
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: Phone: 0408 740 435 Email: jkestle@bigpond.net.au
2026: January 19th, February 16th, March 17th, April 20th, May 18th, June 15th, July 20th, August 17th September 21st, October 19th, November 16th and December 14th.
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Orange Orange Older Women’s Network was formed in late 2025. It’s a welcoming group for all women who are interested in getting together to make friends, meet some wonderful guest speakers and set up interest groups.
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.
Southern Highlands Join the conversion with other like-minded older women in the Southern Highlands. Meeting monthly for companionship with many activities planned including bookclubs, walking groups and community involvement.
DO YOU WANT TO FIND A GROUP TO JOIN? STAY INFORMED? VOLUNTEER? ATTEND AN EVENT? DONATE?
Find out today how you can get involved and shape the future of older women in Australia.
We would love to hear from you. Any enquiry is welcome and we value your contribution.
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