Macedon Ranges Health

💜 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - 15 June 💜

This World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Macedon Ranges Health joins communities across Australia in standing against the abuse, mistreatment and neglect of older people. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is an opportunity to raise awareness, promote respect and dignity, and encourage conversations that help keep older people safe and supported.

Elder abuse can take many forms, including financial, emotional, psychological, physical and social abuse. Sadly, it is often carried out by someone known and trusted by the older person.

This year's "Beyond Age" campaign encourages us to challenge ageist attitudes and recognise the value, wisdom and contributions of older people in our communities. By fostering respect and inclusion, we can help prevent elder abuse before it starts.

Let's work together to create a community where older people feel respected, connected, valued and safe.
💜 Wear purple on 15 June to show your support.
💜 Start a conversation about respectful ageing.
💜 Speak up if something doesn't seem right.

For information and support, contact the National Elder Abuse Helpline on 1800 ELDERHelp (1800 353 374).

💪 Young Athletes School Holiday Program 💪

Looking to help your teen build strength, improve performance and reduce their risk of injury?
Join our Macedon Ranges Health Physiotherapist for a fun and practical school holiday session designed specifically for young athletes aged 12–17 years.

Participants will learn:
✅ Age-appropriate strength training techniques
✅ Key movement patterns including squats, deadlifts and presses
✅ Running, agility and plyometric drills
✅ Core strengthening using Pilates equipment
✅ Recovery and injury prevention strategies

📅 Thursday 9 July
⏰ 1:00pm – 2:30pm
📍 Macedon Ranges Health, 5 Neal Street, Gisborne
💲 $25 per person

Whether they're involved in team sports, athletics, dance or simply want to improve their fitness, this program provides valuable skills in a supportive environment.

Spaces are limited and bookings are essential.

To book or learn more, contact Macedon Ranges Health on (03) 5428 0300.

This National Volunteer Week, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to the incredible volunteers at Macedon Ranges Health. 💜

Our volunteers are at the heart of what we do - providing connection, kindness, support and care to members of our community every single day. From helping clients safely on and off buses, assisting in group classes, offering friendly conversation, or simply showing up with a smile, their impact reaches far beyond the task at hand.

The generosity and compassion of our volunteers help create a stronger, more connected community, and we simply couldn’t do it without them.

Here’s what some of our Social Support participants had to say about our volunteers:
💬 “I think they are wonderful people giving up their time to help us.”
💬 “All volunteers are wonderful, in what they do, helping with clients.”
💬 “I think they are excellent and very lovely.”
💬 “They do so much for free and are so precious to have, and we don’t have enough of them and they don’t get enough appreciation.”
💬 “Very helpful and get us to where we need to go, helping with walkers on and off the bus. They are very appreciated by us.”

To every volunteer at Macedon Ranges Health - thank you for the time, care and compassion you give so generously. You truly make a difference. 🌟