OWN Northside Wellness Centre began in 1996 after applying successfully to Willoughby Council for a community grant.
This allowed us to establish a Feldenkrais class for around 30 older women.
Feldenkrais is an exercise methodology that retrains the body to consciously move in ways that increase flexibility and strength, while decreasing pain originating from injuries brought about by misuse, overuse and strain.
The technique proved extremely popular with OWN Members. They were keen to experiment with other forms of exercise, and before long, Qi Gong was launched.
Qi Gong is a traditional Chinese martial art that incorporates meditation, breath control and movement exercises to achieve focus and relaxation.
OWN Northside Wellness Centre also believes that your physical and mental health are supported by a strong, creative and active community.
Members are encouraged to attend discussion groups and social activities to stay informed of their rights, and to ensure they maintain connections with their support networks.
Some women form smaller groups to go to movies or exhibitions. Others participate in targeted voluntary activities, like making breast care cushions for cancer survivors with the Zonta Club.
If you would like to see Wellness in action, you can find us in the Annexe of the Dougherty Centre, at 7 Victor Street, Chatswood every Wednesday during school terms, from 10am to 2pm.
Our regular activities may include the following:
Feldenkrais
Qi Gong
Discussion Groups
Book Club
At Northside Wellness we don’t see ageing as disease. We want to embrace all of the opportunities that life has to offer, and make sure we are in the best possible shape to meet them.
Your biggest problem may soon be finding the time to fit it all in!
Sutherland Wellness When Noreen Hewett and Barbara Burnham came to the Sutherland Shire they researched the needs of older women, aged 55 years and over, and found that social isolation of older women was a priority that needed to be addressed.
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.
Blue Mountains The Blue Mountains Older Women’s Network is a group of inclusive, proactive and supportive, like-minded women who meet monthly.
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.
