Zoe Moffatt
Community support services provider, Intereach which services Macedon Ranges, turned 50 last week.
The support provider offers services across 38 local government areas in rural and regional Victoria and NSW, with the Macedon Ranges office located in Gisborne.
Intereach board Chair Rob Brown said the provider has supported “many thousands of people.”
“We remain committed … and are dedicated to developing community infrastructure and supporting rural and regional communities across our footprint,” Mr Brown said.
“As we celebrate this significant milestone, we reflect on the incredible journey we’ve had, and we look forward to the future with great optimism.”
Intereach was originally established as the Deniliquin Council for Social Development in 1973 with the goal to provide services such as; meals on wheels, mobile nursing services and youth clubs.
Co chief executives Michelle Tai and Yvette Buhagiar said it was a year of reflection, and the provider will be focusing on delivering improved and expanding services in the future.
“We are excited to continue growing and evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of the communities we serve,” Ms Tai said.
To celebrate the anniversary, Intereach will be hosting events and activities throughout the year including; open days, anniversary celebrations, and sharing of stories from participants and staff.
Intereach began servicing Macedon Ranges in 2017 with its office in Kyneton and in 2020 the provider moved into a bigger office in Gisborne.
The Gisborne office provides services including; community links, early childhood early intervention, and NDIS local area co-ordination.
Details: www.intereach.com.au
