OM:NI Archives

OM:NI story: Introducing the Hygeia

14 June 2022

Continuing his Ships’ Graveyard saga, this month OM:NI member Alan Johns begins the story of the Hygeia, one of Queenscliff’s iconic tourist paddle steamers.

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Older Men group in Eltham celebrates 10th anniversary

9 May 2022

This month, one of COTA Victoria’s programs, Older Men: New Ideas (OM:NI) men’s discussion groups, will celebrate its 10th anniversary at its very popular Eltham group.

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Remembering an OM:NI great

10 February 2022

Each year, one member of Diamond Creek OM:NI wins the Sir Kelvin Award – a distinction named in honour of Kelvin Kaires, who was a long-time beacon of kindness, humour and positivity for the group.

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Rescued from kidnapping by a Russian-speaking geologist in an abandoned Soviet prison deep in the deserts of western Uzbekistan? Just another day in the working life of Diamond Creek OM:NI’s Lee Chenoweth.

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Farewell to Carl

13 December 2020

Carl Franks died this year and was fortunate enough to have a strong family connection that allowed him to die at home at the age of 96. Carl was an active member of Older Men: New Ideas (OM:NI) men’s discussion groups.

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Inaugural Meeting of Bunyip OM:NI men’s discussion group

23 November 2020

Roman Kulkewycz reflects on the inaugural meeting of the Bunyip Older Men: New Ideas (OM:NI) men’s discussion groups, the strong bonds that have been formed and its peculiar name.

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Meet an OM:NI member: Peter Angwin

14 September 2020

OM:NI member Peter Angwin shares reminiscences of his many years reading newspapers to the vision impaired for Radio 3RPH.

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Older men get together while staying apart

20 April 2020

Older Men: New Ideas (OM:NI) groups around the state are adapting to the COVID-19 crisis with positivity and resilience, finding new ways to meet while staying safe at home.

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