Village Connect
Get together with those in the Village!
Are you 55 years or older, residing in the Macedon Ranges and looking to connect with others in the shire?
Village Connect supports you to connect by providing:
- community information sessions with guest speakers and presenters on hot topics
- coffee catch-up gatherings in local towns and villages
- information about programs, events and health and wellbeing services for over 55s.
About Village Connect
The Australian Government’s Seniors Connected Program funded the implementation of 12 Village Hubs throughout Australia, with Macedon Ranges Shire Council the successful recipients of grant funding in 2021.
The project linked with existing community and social supports to provide opportunities for individuals to connect within the nine villages of the shire - the initiatives delivered were shaped in response to over 140 survey responses(PDF, 1MB).
Over 128 events were delivered during the project, including:
- Pathways for Carers carer walks
- digital education sessions
- gathering events over a boardgame or coffee
- health education events in diabetes and stroke prevention
Registrations for the Village Connect project have now closed with the project funding ending on 30 June 2024.
We intend to continue delivery of tailored events and services by providing:
- community information sessions with guest speakers and presenters on hot topics
- coffee catch-up gatherings in local towns and villages
- information about programs, events and health and wellbeing services for over 55s.
What's on
New events are listed here as details are confirmed.
For more information, call the Village Connect team on (03) 5422 0333 or email villageconnect@mrsc.vic.gov.au
You can also follow us over on the Macedon Ranges Over 55s Facebook page.