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24.01.2022 Today we thank all the supporters of the Magic Moments Foundation and it's programs, past and present. Your support has created positive change in the world - more than you can know - thank you.

23.01.2022 Today we have a very special announcement to celebrate International Podcast Day. Magic Moments is launching a podcast. Untapped Magic has been a project long in the making and we are so excited to launch the trailer today. Untapped Magic is a weekly podcast released every Monday morning, it is here to inspire you and to delve a little deeper into the lives of those successful in leadership, business and life. Each week we will be sitting down with successful individuals to... give YOU the tools to guide you on your own journey to success. Find us by searching Untapped Magic wherever you listen to your podcasts, like, follow and subscribe to hear from different people every week. #internationalpodcastday #untappedmagic #magicmoments

23.01.2022 Thursday just past was World Suicide Prevention Day & R U Ok Day. It's great that there is a specific day to bring awareness to a topic that is all too often hidden away. However we would love to encourage everyone to reach out not just on that day but any day to ask someone you know "Are you ok?" and be there to listen - not do just listen. Reach out to one of your older friends, relatives or neighbours and check in with them. You never know it could make all the difference!

23.01.2022 Just received this fabulous feedback from one of our care facilities who received some or your beautiful #isomail for their residents. "I just shared your 'thinking of you' letters with the residents and they did exactly what we hoped for. They put big smiles on their dials. Thanks again for all your organisation's support at a time when the residents have been isolated from the community and have not been able to do all the things they enjoy."

23.01.2022 Would you like to help spread some cheer during the COVID-19 pandemic? We’re guessing that many of our care facility residents will be feeling isolated right now with restricted or no visitor access, so we thought we could send some correspondence to them (#isomail - isolation mail). If you'd like to participate, all you need to do is:... write an old-fashioned letter, or buy or create a greeting card and write a personal note in it, or create a drawing to brighten their day. Each #isomail would need to be generic so that the care facilities can issue to whichever residents they feel needs some cheering up. You are more than welcome to get your family / children involved, so let's all get creative! #isomail can be signed with your first name(s) and' Melbourne Grandies', but for privacy reasons, addresses should not be included. Once you have created your #isomail, pop it into the post to: The Executive Secretary, John Fawkner Private Hospital, 275 Moreland Road Coburg Vic 3058 and the Melbourne Grandies team will distribute in bulk to the care facilities. * Please place your letters / cards into individual envelopes and pop them into another envelope to post.

22.01.2022 Today is the International Day of the Older Person. At Magic Moments our Grandies Gifting Program supports older people in our Communities each festive season. We would love your support - we will be updating you shortly as to what our program will be for 2020. In the mean time check out our web page at https://loom.ly/hHDGPPk

21.01.2022 And from the Molenaars Family - 14 cards and coloring sheets - fantastic effort

20.01.2022 Huge thanks to Alicia and the team at Two Little Possums for there second parcel of cards

20.01.2022 The 5th of September is the anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa. Her life and charity work is awe-inspiring and recognition of the role of charity, the UN has designated this day as the International Day of Charity. Today, we thank you for supporting and collaborating with us on our charity work. The Melbourne Grandies is excited to be supporting the wonderful elders in our community. #charity #grateful #internationalcharityday #grandies #grandiesgiftingprogram #melbournegrandies #magicmoments

19.01.2022 We hope you love this video that featured recently on The Project as much as we do! What an inspiring story of glass and goodwill

18.01.2022 This years Grandies Program - we would love your support

17.01.2022 And from the post office today a delivery from one of Santa’s no.1 helpers - Chris P - love ya work

17.01.2022 We wanted to share with you some of the fabulous feedback we've received from the care facilities who partnered with us for the 2019 Grandies Gifting Program. This is such a generous program and we are so glad to be part of it. Just wanted to say a big thank you on behalf of Ellen. The staff said she couldn’t stop smiling when you left. You made her day. Thank you for all you do. ... Thank you to you and your team of generous people. Others were blown away when I told them what you guys do. Thank you so much again for what you and your volunteers have done for our residents! We appreciate your effort and support." Thank you again to our fantastic volunteers, you are amazing!

16.01.2022 Today's Joy - come of the cards that the awesome youth from Years 8 & 9 at Alphington Grammar created on Monday and Tuesday for our Victorian Grandies this year - love them sooo much

14.01.2022 Big love to Belinda T for these beautiful handmade Christmas cards for our Grandies - so special

13.01.2022 With all today’s card deliveries we at 240 cards - woooo hooo almost a quarter of the way to our goal of 1000!!!With all today’s card deliveries we at 240 cards - woooo hooo almost a quarter of the way to our goal of 1000!!!

13.01.2022 Our Goal - 1000 Cards for Grandies, Our Tally so Far - 1533 thank you sooooo much to all our amazing supporters.Our Goal - 1000 Cards for Grandies, Our Tally so Far - 1533 thank you sooooo much to all our amazing supporters.

11.01.2022 Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy and safe New Year. All of the gifts have now been delivered to many overwhelmed, but very appreciative 'Grandies' and we can't thank you enough for your generosity and support. (We have taken some photos along the way and hope to have approval to share these with you soon).

10.01.2022 Due to the current issues facing our global community the board of the Magic Moments Foundation have decided to postpone the 2020 Magic Moments Youth Leadership & Business Summit until July 2021. If you were registered to attend in any capacity you will shortly receive an email about the next steps. We are working with our speakers to deliver much needed online content to support all the youth in our community during these uncertain times. We wish your family health and we...llness at this time and be assured that this too shall pass. Use these rare moments to connect with your family members, play board games, set up obstacle / home work out courses in your back yards, cook food together and support each other. Before we know it we will all be back to our busy lives and it will be the memories of this time that we will hold onto - so make some great memories. If anyone needs support at this time then please reach out, don't be afraid to seek help and know that there are many people who want to help you through this. Looking forward to seeing you all very soon Sharon, Jules, Cory & Jenny The Board of the Magic Moments Foundation.

08.01.2022 We wanted to share with you some of the overwhelming feedback we've received from the care facilities who partnered with us for the 2019 Grandies Gifting Program. Just wanted to say a big thank you on behalf of Ellen. The staff said she couldn’t stop smiling when you left. You made her day. Thank you for all you do. Thank you to you and your team of generous people. Others were blown away when I told them what you guys do.... Thank you so much again for what you and your volunteers have done for our residents! We appreciate your effort and support." This is such a generous program and we are so glad to be part of it. And, on a sad note, "There was one present for a resident where he received a hat. We put it on him they day after you came and he was able to sit outside in the sun with a massive smile beaming across his cheeks. That was his last time outside before he passed away last week. You guys are amazing with what you do!! Thank you so much" We've also been given approval to share some of the Grandies photos we took when distributing the gifts, so we've created a short video for you. Thank you again to all of our fantastic volunteers, you are amazing!

08.01.2022 Don't miss out! If you registered to adopt a Grandy, please submit your choice now

08.01.2022 We’re checking in with our fantastic Facebook family to make sure you are coping ok! Infectious disease outbreaks, like the current coronavirus (Covid-19), can be scary and can affect our mental health. While it is important to stay informed, there are also many things we can do to support and manage our wellbeing during these times. Things you can do to support yourself:... Try and keep in touch with your friends and family. Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including social media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting. Take care of your body. Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate. Try a mindfulness app.* Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, and avoid alcohol and drugs. Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy. Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling. *There are many apps available. 'Smiling Mind' is a free app developed by psychologists and educators and caters to all age groups with programs to help with mindfulness, sleep, digital detox, meditations and more. Try and reassure people you know who may be worried; check in with elderly neighbours and/or people who you know are living alone. Ask R U OK? Listen Encourage action Check in Making time for those around you can help people feel more connected and increase their sense of belonging. Some helpful resources: Lifeline 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1300 224 636.

07.01.2022 Thank you Krystie and Andrew Connolly for the beautiful cards and words for our Grandies Merry Christmas to you and you family

07.01.2022 Big thanks to Jan Sutherland for the 25 beautiful hand written cards we received for our Grandies

07.01.2022 We know that the world is having a tough time at the moment. We are just reaching out to those who maybe interested in making a donation to an Awesome, Fully Vo...lunteer Run, Not for Profit (and DGR Registered) Australian Charity. We would love and appreciate any donations (big or small) to any of our wonderful programs that support families in need, the elderly in our communities and youth development across Australia. If this is an action you would like to take please make your donation to your favourite Magic Moments Program on our website www.magicmoments.org.au and we would love it if you could share this with your family and friends. And we can't wait to see you at our next program. See more

06.01.2022 The elves in Abbotsford have been very busy - thank you so very much

05.01.2022 Thanks to Kelly and her family for their beautiful cards

03.01.2022 Did you miss out on adopting a grandy? Drop us an email if you'd like to participate.

03.01.2022 Today is World Photo Day - we thought we would share with you some of our favourite photos from MMF Programs today - we would love you to share a photo from your Magic Moments Program Experience!

02.01.2022 Last Day for Cards - Wednesday 16th Dec - thanks for all the ones sent - you guys Rock!Last Day for Cards - Wednesday 16th Dec - thanks for all the ones sent - you guys Rock!

02.01.2022 A BIG thank you to everyone who has been busily creating some fantastic notes and cards for residents in care facilities. We have lots of residents needing some cheer, so keep them coming. Don't forget, we'd also love to receive some in other languages! If you'd like to participate, all you need to do is:... write an old-fashioned letter, or buy or create a greeting card and write a personal note in it, or create a drawing to brighten their day. Each #isomail would need to be generic so that the care facilities can issue to whichever residents they feel needs some cheering up. You are more than welcome to get your family / children involved, so let's all get creative! #isomail can be signed with your first name(s) and 'Melbourne Grandies', but for privacy reasons, addresses should not be included. Once you have created your #isomail, pop it into the post to: The Executive Secretary, John Fawkner Private Hospital, 275 Moreland Road Coburg Vic 3058 and the Melbourne Grandies team will distribute in bulk to the care facilities. * Please place your letters / cards into individual envelopes and pop them into another envelope to post.

01.01.2022 For any of our fab volunteers who are creating isomail, we've had a request for some in other languages, such as: Turkish, Gujarah or Hindi, Arabic and Bengali. So, if you speak other languages, feel free to create some in any of these (or other) languages. Thanks so much everyone!