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.
Buoyed by their fame, we established other groups: such as the very feisty Current Affairs discussion group; the Writing group; the Games group; and our (no calories counted) Coffee Club.
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.
Blue Mountains The Blue Mountains Older Women’s Network is a group of inclusive, proactive and supportive, like-minded women who meet monthly.
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.
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.
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.
