About Older Men Unlimited
Friendship and support for older men on the Fraser Coast.
Who We Are
We are an independent voluntary body providing community support for older men of every circumstance, especially those at risk to depression, dementia and suicide.
Our Mission
- To provide the means whereby older men can sustain self-worth.
- To afford friendship and peer support as a valuable means for combating loneliness and depression.
- To encourage community involvement in the hope of lessening the risk of dementia.
Our Values
We Value:
- Human dignity - in order to affirm the worth of each person.
- Mateship - as a cornerstone in one man trusting another.
- Friendship - so that loneliness is dispelled
- Justice and equity - in the belief that all men deserve a fair go.
- Courtesy and manners - to help maintain mutual respect
Aims of OMU.
The principal aims of O.M.U. are;
- To help older men on the Fraser Coast lead a safe and independent life with quality in the community.
- To meet the needs and develp the interests of older men.
- To give support and reassurance to older men who have experienced major life changing events causing severe coping difficulties.
- To link with other agencies that offer specialist services for specific problems.
What OMU does.
- Visit older men in hospitals, nursing homes, retirement villages, caravan parks and private homes.
- Gives a chance to meet other men to form friendships
- Discuss issues relating to men.
- Gives opportunities to pursue hobbies and to be creative
- Gives opportunities to share skills knowledge, experiences and provides opportunities for learning.
Find out more about membership HERE