At OWN Sutherland Wellness Centre we believe older women have substantial and significant life experiences to contribute and a strong desire to be socially active in a meaningful way.
Our aim is to provide members with skills to maintain their health and wellbeing in an all-inclusive and welcoming environment.
We operate under the philosophy “For older women by older women”.
Sutherland Wellness is run on a day-to-day basis by volunteers with around 90 registrations and an extensive range of activities.
We meet twice a week at the Sutherland Senior’s Centre, 749A Old Princes Highway, Sutherland for most activities.
Join Our Group
Contact:
Pat Patterson (02) 8502 3265 Robyn Young 0405 642 910 Bev Hewett (02) 9548 1883
Our Centre is committed to providing a holistic approach to achieving and maintaining physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing through a range of affordable self-paced physical, educational and social activities within a caring and supportive environment, allowing older women to make informed choices regarding their own wellbeing.
Our range of activities include:
• Tai Chi
• Qi gong
• Feldenkrais
• Exercise
• Strengthening Exercises
• Meditation
• Morning Teas
• Out and About (social outings)
Sutherland Older Women’s Network is funded and supported by Sutherland Shire Council.
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.
At their instigation, Sutherland Older Women’s Network (OWN) Wellness Centre started in May 2001 with a grant from the Sutherland Shire Council.
In 2001 and 2002, South East Area Health Service allocated grants to Sutherland Wellness and, as this funding ceased, Sutherland District Trade Union Club allocated successive grants each year as part of its Community Development Support Expenditure grants.
Two Ukulele Class members strumming away.
Members enjoying our Melbourne Cup luncheon 2016.
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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.
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.
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.
