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Newsletter Team photoOWN(Qld) presents a positive profile of older women which celebrates the wit and wisdom of their lives and enhances self esteem.

We provide the means by which women support each other, explore new learning, develop new skills, and pursue good health and friendship.

Membership of OWN(Qld) is open to all Queensland women who support its aims and objectives.

Members are aged between forty-something and ninety-plus.

Members come from a wide variety of backgrounds and bring a large range of skills.

OWN(Qld) is a network of branches/groups for older women. It encourages mutual support and friendship; promotes health and personal development through workshops; has a voice in developing policies affecting older women nationally; and affirms the contribution to Australian life of older women (at home and beyond).

OWN (Qld) is a non-religious and non-party political organisation. It promotes discussion and action on:
    • healthy ageing
    • negative images of older women
    • access to information
    • housing & transport needs
    • companionship
    • dealing with loss & change
canoeing at Boonah
OWN(Qld)‘s program includes:
  • A web page & quarterly newsletter
  • Health promotion & lifestyle workshops and seminars
  • Reporting & training sessions for voluntary Convenors
  • Dissemination of information
  • Liaison with government and non-government organizations
  • Speaking out on topical issues
  • Discussion of local, state and national issues of concern to older women
  • Promotion of, & training in the use of, new technology among older women

Our patron is the Governor of Queensland Her Excellency Ms. Penelope Wensley AC.

Photo of members with Qld Governor


Statement of Purpose

The Older Women’s Network is a self-help organisation committed to promoting the rights, dignity and wellbeing of older women.

Our Vision

The Older Women’s Network in Queensland believes in a society rich in social capital where mutual respect and trust are paramount, where diversity and debate are valued and where people and their networks have a legitimate voice.

OWN (Qld) Objects

The aims of the association are:
    • To promote and further the interests of older women throughout Queensland, and to represent the interests of older women at the national level through OWN (Australia) Inc;
    • To encourage life enrichment, mutual support and companionship amongst older women;
    • To lobby for fairer deals on issues for older women;
    • To promote discussion and action about ageism, racism and sexism;
    • To enhance the positive image of older women, and to recognise their contribution to society;
    • To provide access to information and education to assist older women achieve their highest potential.

CONTACT

967 Brunswick St
NEW FARM, 4005
 
Phone: 07 3358 2301
Fax: 07 3358 2307
Email: ownqld@bigpond.com
Web: http://www.ownqld.net.au