Oliver Lees
The Royal Flying Doctors Service is on the hunt for volunteers in the Macedon Ranges to assist its community transport program.
The Flying Doctor Community Transport service is made up of of volunteers that help ferry vulnerable individuals to their health appointments, free of charge.
Based in Heathcote, Community Transport project co-ordinator Hayley Wallace said the Flying Doctors Service identified that the region in and around the Macedon Ranges was in particular need of help.
“There’s quite a vulnerable population of older residents that are less likely to be able to drive to their appointments to Kyneton, Castlemaine, or bigger health appointments in Bendigo,” Ms Wallace said.
“We’re not an emergency service, but we help people get to sessions ranging from cancer treatment to regular health check ups.
“The community has really found it so beneficial, we’re getting a lot of positive feedback and it’s good to know we’re helping those who would be stuck without us.”
The service is looking for volunteers help drive individuals, using the Flying Doctors Services fleet of vehicles.
Volunteers can provide flexible schedules that fit in with their lifestyle and they will also be trained in first aid.
For more information, contact: 1300 887 678.
