Macedon Ranges Over 55s Connect in Kyneton, Victoria | Community organisation

Macedon Ranges Over 55s Connect

Locality: Kyneton, Victoria

Phone: 5422 0333

Address: 129 Mollison Street 3444 Kyneton, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Looking for something new to do during Seniors Festival? This new podcast series will ticks all the boxes. Across 3 episodes, Rod Quantock OAM and other older Australians explore what it means to be older, being active at any age, ageism, sexism, and elder abuse. Available across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and more, follow the link below to listen http://www.smpcp.org.au/index.p/our-work/projects//podcast

23.01.2022 Seniors Rights Victoria are offering a free talk every Tuesday of September at 11am. These talks are part of Speakers for Seniors in Spring. To book or for more information email [email protected] or call Gary on 0407 329 290

22.01.2022 Macedon Ranges Shire Council elections will be held on Saturday 24 October 2020. The election (caretaker) period begins 12pm, 22 September and ends 6pm, 24 Octo...ber. During this time, Council will conduct its business as per its Election Period Policy, which ensures that the election is conducted in an environment that is open and fair to all candidates and the highest standards of good governance are achieved. Posts and comments on this page will be limited during the ‘election period’.

21.01.2022 Council is building a business case to guide its decision making around the redevelopment of the Woodend Community Centre. Let us know what is important to you by completing the online survey, or send us a submission by 24 July. mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay

21.01.2022 Are you (or is someone you know) struggling to pay the bills this spring? A financial counsellor may be able to help. A warm safe home is the right of every Victorian.

18.01.2022 We want your feedback on the draft PARTICIPATE Positive Ageing Plan. Did we hear you correctly? Did we miss anything? Have we got the balance right? You can have your say by clicking on the image

18.01.2022 Many people living with dementia contribute to their communities, make their own choices and live rich and active lives. Dementia Action Week on 21 27 September aims to dispel the misconceptions about dementia and show how the community can support people living with dementia. During Dementia Action Week Dementia Australia will provide daily tips on how everyone can help people living with dementia live well.

17.01.2022 The podcast has a message that becoming older does not mean that your rights are in any way diminished.

13.01.2022 We need to talk Do you want a say on how local housing, transports, shops, parks, landscapes and infrastructure will look into the future? Then book your spo...t and join our first round of webinars to help shape Gisborne’s future. Our Strategic Planning team will present an overview of the Gisborne Future’s project and answer your questions. Discuss different planning topics within small groups each day. All welcome. Register your interest mrsc.vic.gov.au/GF-webinars or visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay to find out more about how you can have your say.

13.01.2022 As part of the Victorian Seniors Festival Studio J Dance is offering a FREE 30-minute online Bollywood dance activity: this session is suitable for seniors; people of all abilities; those living in assisted living centres/nursing homes; and anyone young at heart! Follow the link for more information.

12.01.2022 The Community Visitors Scheme is a free program that provides volunteer visitors to support isolated seniors on the phone and virtually throughout Victoria. The program also includes a number of services for people from - CALD backgrounds - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders backgrounds - LGBTI For more information about the scheme follow the link below

09.01.2022 PARTICIPATE Macedon Ranges Shire Council’s Positive Ageing Plan 2020-2025 was endorsed by Council on 16 September 2020. Thank you to all who provided input into the development of this plan including our valued local community groups, organisations and clubs. For a copy of the plan, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/age-friendly or call us on 5422 0333.

09.01.2022 How different would your life be if you couldn't connect with family and friends online?

09.01.2022 COTA Victoria want to know about your experience, as an older Victorian, during the current COVID-19 pandemic. They have drafted a survey to inform future work around the crisis. To have you say, simple follow the link - it is anonymous and only takes a few minutes. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z3Y2M5Z

07.01.2022 Did you know the draft Positive Ageing Plan is open for feedback? Have your say by clicking the link below

07.01.2022 This year’s Victorian Seniors Festival has been re-imagined and is happening online. Until the end of October you can watch and listen to a variety of people singing, talking, questioning and dancing from the comfort of your own home by clicking on the image

05.01.2022 Help keep the world open for people living with dementia. In the lead up to Dementia Action Week from 21 to 27 September, Dementia Australia have developed a series of videos highlighting the experiences of people living with dementia. Hear how a diagnosis of dementia changes how people experience the world and what you can do to ‘keep their world open’. https://www.youtube.com/watch

05.01.2022 We want you! Digital mentors needed to help our Seniors connect, now more than ever! Get in touch if you have some time to help.

05.01.2022 Have you been using flour like it's been going out of fashion? From sourdough to croissants, the last few months have seen people turn to baking to fill their days and bellies! We'd love to see photos of you've been baking during the Coronavirus lockdown

03.01.2022 How have your pets coping with you being home more recently? We've heard anything from loving it, hating it, to acting in some peculiar fashions! We'd love to see some photos of your pets in lockdown! - Our photo even features photos from one of our team members of her cat Harry and dog Zoe!

02.01.2022 We are now in the election period until Saturday 24 October. During this time, Council will conduct its business as per its Election Period Policy, which ensure...s that the election is conducted in an environment that is open and fair to all candidates and the highest standards of good governance are achieved. For information on voting, boundaries and candidates visit The Victorian Electoral Commission’s website - https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/ Posts and comments on this page will be limited during the ‘election period’.

02.01.2022 Help us finalise our draft Positive Ageing Plan 2020-2025. We’ve included the feedback, ideas and aspirations of almost 1000 people and we now bring it back to you. Did we get it right, did we hear you correctly? Share your thoughts by following the link

01.01.2022 Join us via video conference on Wednesday 5 August between 10am-3pm at a time that suits you to share your thoughts, ideas and suggestions on the draft Positive Ageing Plan 2020-25, register here using the link below

01.01.2022 As lockdown continues we want to try and find some of the more positive outcomes from this time. Many people used the time to get active out and about close to home. Living in one of the most beautiful shires in Australia (we think) makes it a lovely thing to do! Have you been out walking? We'd love to see a photo of your favourite walking spots in the Macedon Ranges.