I have been doing the 10k run for over 10 years now. In - Deep is a small grassroots charity that works with isolated older people in Victoria we provide lunches, manicures and pedicures and hampers at Christmas. Over the years it has been great to see friendships develop at our lunch clubs which has often proved a lifeline in times of bereavement, illness or stress. With many older people who come to us suffering from illnesses such as diabetis, arthritis, heart problems etc. coming together over a meal and sharing experiences helps ease this.

One of our more recent projects is running music therapy for children with special needs and disabilities with a parent meeting group. It has been amazing to see the results in the children attending. As a mother of a child with special needs I know about the lack of provision and the difficulties faced. It has also proved benefical for parents to come together and share experiences and tips and for parents to realise they are not on their own and there is hope for the future.

At In - Deep we would not function without two things our volunteers who keep all of our activities going but also crucially need the money. It pays for music therapy sessions, older people to have their nails cut and prevent infections, hot meals etc.

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