Gateway Health’s popular Active Rural Communities Program has received a boost thanks to a Rural City of Wangaratta community grant.
The Active Rural Communities Program at Gateway Health is a social support program which provides a range of group programs designed to enable access and support to participants in the Rural City of Wangaratta.
The programs include a range of exercise-based sessions, educational and social activities, all for primarily older people who are, or are at risk, of becoming socially isolated, or require assistance to access services.
Active Rural Communities Co-ordinator at Gateway Health Ornella Kelly said the $8000 grant would allow the program to continue to offer a range of social outings while keeping it affordable for the community.
“We look forward to being able to offer more variety to our groups that have additional costs like arts and craft activities or gardening and food supplies,” Ms Kelly said.
“We currently offer a Friday lunch in partnership with Go TAFE Wangaratta and would love to be able to expand our social lunch offerings.”
The annual Community Grants Program allocated $160,000 to support 29 local community groups and not-for-profit organisations.
Please note that there are eligibility checks required to join groups.
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