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 $10. The annual subscription rate to OWN Matters (the quarterly magazine) is $25.
Upcoming dates for your diary:
Thursday Dec. 9, 2021 10:30 am Annual Summer Solstice event – lunch provided (free but registration required)
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
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 the LAST Monday of the month to check out a film that has received some rave reviews and is showing at a cinema and price we like!
Want to know more? Contact Lola below: Lola Cummings: lolajim@bigpond.com.au or 0432 885 354
Bondi Junction Coffee and Gossip Group
Starts at 11am – on the last Friday of each month, and meanders through lunch, at Eastern Suburbs Leagues Club. You enter the club from 93-98 Spring St, and like all clubs you’ll need to sign in.
Bring your lunch at 12:15 pm, and be prepared to have fun.
Dates as follows:
2021: 21st June, 19th July, 16th August, 20th September, 18th October, 15th November and 13th December.
2022: Jan 17, Feb 21, 21st March, April 11, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, Sep 15th, October 17th, Nov 21st, and Dec 12th.
Click here to download the 2022 book reading list.
Click here to download: Guidelines: OWN Sydney Organizational Guidelines 2010
You might also be interested 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.
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.
NSW Theatre Group OWN Theatre Group leapt into being in 1988 on the lawns of Parliament House in Canberra where a small band of feisty older women made a lively presentation of original skits and songs.
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.
