about older men meeting in the company of other older men
about mateship, making friends and belonging
about a place where men listen to other men sharing joys, sorrows, hopes and achievements
a place where men share knowledge and experience on many subjects
a place where men can rebuild their self-esteem and are respected by their peers
about a group where it is safe to speak your mind in a non-judgmental environment
a base from which men earn community respect as honoured elders
about men’s health – physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, sexual, economic
and environmental.
OMNi is not …
party-political, racist, sexist, ethnic-exclusive or denominational
another dinner club or service club
an activity club – clubs for bushwalkers, stamp collectors, gardeners, wood turners,
photographers, etc. already exist and can be attended in addition to OMNi
a revenue-raising organisation, but the Committee may seek sponsorship and funding
for initiatives within the community
a men’s liberation movement
anti-women in any way.
OMNi goals are to …
empower older men to take greater control of their lives
improve the overall health of older men
create deeper and more meaningful friendships
draw on the experience, knowledge, and wisdom of older men
promote policies, practices, and activities which enhance older men.