Macedon Ranges volunteers are helping fellow residents access medical care in Kyneton.
A group of 15 locals is taking turns to drive patients to and from Kyneton District Health Service.
Kyneton’s 85-year-old Nancy Foote is one of the patients benefitting from the new courtesy car initiative.
Ms Foote’s mobility scooter isn’t suitable to transport her across town, and her daughters aren’t always available to take her to medical appointments.
East Trentham’s David Pritchard is one of the volunteers helping people such as Ms Foote make it to health services.
“It’s nice to be able to put something back into the community,” Mr Pritchard said.
Dr Robert Power said the service would help residents keep on top of their health.
Mr Power said people tended to wait until their health had deteriorated to get to an appointment when they had access to limited care.
Campaspe Family Practice patients can request transport assistance when they book a medical appointment.
