Luba Pryslak

Multicultural Aged Care Services Geelong (MACS)

At MACS we want all our residents to flourish. In well-being. In health. In life. Since 1994, we have been helping our residents to flourish in their later years. Transitioning to aged care is a big decision. We understand that it can be stressful and full of uncertainty. At MACS, we see aged care not so much about letting go, but more about giving some control and independence back. Instead of losing their independence, we empower our residents to maintain it. Our goal was, and always will be, to provide the best care for the vibrant, culturally diverse communities of Geelong and the western metropolitan area. Our residents and Home Care consumers represent over 30 different nationalities, including Australians. This makes MACS who we are. MERGER BETWEEN MACS AND DIVERSITAT As a result of a merger between the Geelong Ethnic Communities Council Inc (trading as Diversitat), and Multicultural Aged Care Services Geelong Inc (MACS). MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY SERVICES GEELONG INC MCSG was incorporated in the State of Victoria on 10 December 2020. Both Boards approved the decision to merge in November 2020, viewing the change as a combination of two equal organisations and emphasising positivity, cohesion and collaboration. The merger is designed to leverage the history, expertise and resources of Diversitat and MACS as two of the Geelong region's largest and longest serving multicultural organisations. MCSG will maintain and expand services and provide a stronger voice for multicultural communities in Greater Geelong, combining 70 years of knowledge and experience from the two organisations. In January 2021, the Board commenced discussions on the development of the initial MCSG Strategic Plan. In 2021, the MCSG Board conducted a process to select and appoint the Chief Executive Officer. Joy Leggo, MACS inaugural CEO, was appointed CEO MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITY SERVICES GEELONG INC MCSG and commenced on Monday 3 May 2021. Joy is also currently the CEO of Diversitat.