Heartbeat Victoria branches and affiliates have been very active in recent months, helping to provide cardiac peer support in their communities. Here are a few highlights of their recent community involvement.
Ballarat Seniors’ Expo
Heartbeat Ballarat and Heartbeat Ballarat Walking Groups were excited to participate in this year’s Ballarat City Council, Get Connected! Ballarat Seniors’ Expo held in October at the Mercure Hotel and Convention Centre. It was a showcase of the wide range of community, social and special interest groups across Ballarat. It was a fun-filled day, with entertainment and refreshments provided. The Ballarat group is very active, with weekly group walks, contributing to the heart health of members.
Sunraysia’s 40 Years
2025 will be the 40th year of Heartbeat Sunraysia and planning has started for how they will celebrate this significant event. At this stage plans are underway for a fashion parade and a raffle. For now, the monthly Cuppa Catch ups and meetings continue to provide great opportunities for cardiac patients and their families to socialise.
Goulburn Valley Fundraising
The Goulburn Valley branch continues to fundraise for cardiac equipment for health services in Goulburn Valley area. Their second Bunnings BBQ for 2024, in September, was a very successful event, thanks to the good work of their team of volunteers. The “Can Collecting” project continues to add to their fundraising efforts and they are extremely grateful to members who also donate to the Branch, in addition to their membership.
For more information on what’s happening in the branches and affiliates, and how they are helping provide heart disease peer support to people with heart disease and their families, check out the latest Heartbeat Happenings newsletter.