The University’s Doctor of Physiotherapy Health And Wellbeing Collaboration Program (HAWC) is calling for new staff and adult community participants for its August-November session.

The HAWC volunteers are community members of all ages, with any current medical problems, who volunteer to allow Macquarie’s Doctor of Physiotherapy students to visit them periodically.

The program involves physiotherapy students and volunteers (HAWCs) meeting on a regular basis to discuss their medical condition, how it affects them and how they interact with the health care system.

Although no direct treatment is given to HAWC volunteers, students will, over time, perform assessments of mobility and balance which may provide valuable information to the volunteer, their family and caregivers.

Students may also use assessment findings to suggest exercise and physical activity programs which will be tailored to the volunteer’s health goals and needs.

If you would like to be involved, fill in an expression of interest.