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Bendigo Community Health Services

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With more than 50 years of local health experience, Bendigo Community Health Services has a strong connection to our community. We care for everyone - no matter who you are, where you live or how much you earn. We are a not-for-profit organisation and have more than 270 staff and more than 50 services funded through various government health programs, community donations and sponsorships. We envision better health and wellbeing across generations. Our services are either free or low-cost and include:

GPs
Mental health care and counselling
Alcohol and other drugs support
Sexual health care
Refugee settlement and support
Child and family services
Bendigo Family Day Care
Podiatry
Diabetes education
Exercise physiology
Youth
Community outreach and health promotion. We are also, proudly, the lead agency for:

headspace Bendigo: https://www.facebook.com/HeadspaceBendigo
Loddon Children's Health and Wellbeing Local. Visit www.bchs.com.au for more on our services.

19/03/2026

Make like our Health Promotion Officer Adam and get on ya bike for National Ride2School Day - this Friday, March 20.

Swap the car for walking, riding or scooting and help kids start the day active and ready to learn.

19/03/2026

Join the friendly faces at your community health service.
We're now hiring for the following positions:

💚 Social Support Facilitator in Elmore
💚 Administration Support - Client Services
💚 General Practitioner - AOD Services

See our Careers page for all the details https://www.bchs.com.au/careers-2/

18/03/2026

Book now for the moving theatre experience 'Stories from the Waiting Room'.

We've partnered with Omnia Community Health to bring this powerful performance to Bendigo.

Co-designed and performed by people with disability, My Story challenges stereotypes and conventional practices in disability support by sharing lived experiences on stage.

Join with community, advocates, and allies to experience how storytelling can drive change.

📅 Wednesday, April 1
📍 Engine Room – 58 View St, Bendigo
🕒 1:30pm
🎭 Live performance and post-show discussion

RSVP to this FREE event via this link: https://boxoffice.gotix.com.au/tiny/StoriesFromTheWaitingRoom

17/03/2026

Come and see us at the Bendigo Sustainability Festival.

We'll be at the Garden for the Future in White Hills on Sunday, March 29 to celebrate sustainability, community, and innovation.

There’ll be live music, inspiring talks, kids activities, food trucks, and plenty of local stalls.

Come along, and make sure to stop by and say hello to our Health Promotion team.

16/03/2026

Shoutout to Primary School and Primary School for joining the Achievement Program. 😊🎉

They'll be working alongside our Health Promoter Sebastian to fulfil the seven key health areas that make up the program. If your school is interested in joining email healthpromotion@bchs.com.au

For more information on the Achievement Program visit https://www.achievementprogram.health.vic.gov.au/

Program Council Victoria

13/03/2026

📢 Winner winner the wonderful Lisa Walklate!

“Lisa shows us that values are not statements on a wall, they are choices made every day, especially when the work is complex and the people we serve are the most vulnerable.”

This statement at last night’s Alliance of Rural and Regional Community Health Conference dinner partly explained why Bendigo’s Lisa Walklate was chosen as the inaugural ARRCH Living the Values Award recipient. We couldn't be prouder. Read on for the full story.

“Lisa shows us that values are not statements on a wall, they are choices made every day, especially when the work is complex and the people we serve are the most vulnerable.” This statement at last night’s Alliance of Rural and Regional Community Health Conference dinner partly explained why ...

13/03/2026

We're searching for a compassionate, registered nurse looking to work in a role where you can truly have an impact on lives - in our caring AOD Services team.
If this sounds like you, click the link below 👇 for more details. Applications close Monday, March 23 at 10pm.
https://www.bchs.com.au/careers-2/

12/03/2026

We're on Wadawurrung country, in sunny Ballarat at the beautiful ARRCH conference - that's the Alliance of Rural and Regional Community Health.

Eight BCHS staff have presented their groundbreaking, community-building work and insights alongside health heroes from across the state.

Bendigo experts have highlighted the many facets of our region community health impacts, from the kids and families who need us most, to people receiving treatment for opioid addiction, to those experiencing homelessness, and more.

We've learnt about a society-changing Alaskan health service model, heard from an astronaut and connected with colleagues from near and far. Plus, we now have an award winner in our fold... More details to come as we head into day 2 ...

12/03/2026

An amazing way to start the weekend and meet new friends 🧘‍♀️

11/03/2026

10/03/2026

📣 Good news alert!

We've had a FRUITful funding application, and we're pretty happy about it 😊

Thanks to the state government's Community Food Relief Program, we will once again be rolling out our free fruit stands, helping everyone take the first step towards healthier eating.
Not only will the fruit stands feature across all BCHS waiting rooms, we'll also have stands in neighbourhood houses, libraries and Haven Home Safe.

Keep an eye out for more information on where you can find the stands coming soon 🍓🍎🍌🍍🍉🍋🥝

Any questions? Or think your community space might be interested in having a fruit stand? Get in touch at healthpromotion@bchs.com.au

10/03/2026

"This award nomination is like a diamond to me. It shines as a reminder that the work I do is valuable, important, and essential for new arrivals," says Nido Taveesupmai.

Read on to discover the thoughts of our three Alliance of Rural and Regional Community Health Awards shortlisted nominees: Sharyn Brasher, Nido and Lisa Walklate.

Link in comments 👇🏽

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165-171 Hargreaves Street
Bendigo, VIC
3550

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Website

http://www.bchs.com.au/

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Bendigo Community Health Services is a place you can go for health or well-being care, advice and support no matter who you are, where you live or how much you earn. We are a not-for-profit organisation in the City of Greater Bendigo and offer a range of primary and community health services, most of which are free or have minimal cost. We work with everyone but particularly those who are disadvantaged or vulnerable. Our services cover family and children, mental health, alcohol and other drugs prevention and withdrawal, refugee settlement, sexual health, women’s health, men’s health, allied health such as podiatry and diabetes. See a full list at www.bchs.com.au Bendigo Community Health Services has a team of understanding, supportive and experienced health care professionals who work in partnership with other health services across central Victoria to deliver the care you need. It can be as simple as taking that first step – speak with one of our team and together we can work on a plan to assist you to improve and manage your health and well-being.

Our vision We want: Better health and wellbeing across generations

Mission We exist: To work hand in hand with our community to achieve healthier lives

Values We strive for: Integrity We are authentic and accountable, and we honour our obligations Respect We build respectful relationships through trust, empathy and collaboration Inclusion We recognise and promote accessible, safe and holistic supports and services as basic rights Innovation Through continuous learning, we ensure an agile, responsive and sustainable service Togetherness We create a sense of connectedness, pride and support through enjoying our work and being passionate about making a difference

Principles We are committed to: · We make sure our services are reliable, safe and easy for you to access · We deliver fair and inclusive services for you · We respect and accept you for who you are and what you believe in · We support you to take control in the decisions and actions affecting your health and wellbeing. · We will make informed decisions by using data and learning from your lived experience · We create trusted, strong and collaborative relationships with community, stakeholders and government · We are committed to creating healthy and sustainable environments

Our pillars

Consumer and Community

The change we want to see: People in our community, especially those most in need, have improved health and wellbeing How we will do it: • Provide equitable supports and services that achieve measurable improvements • Working together to deliver high quality, inclusive, safe and accessible supports and services • Consumers are at the centre, having choice and control

Influence

The change we want to see: We use evidence, data and the voice of our community to shape our supports and services. How we will do it: • Our organisation uses its learning to influence better outcomes for consumers • Working with consumers, recognising their lived experience, to influence and advocate for change • Equipping our workforce to be skilled, resilient, capable of change and collaborative leaders • Using data to improve

Visible

The change we want to see: Our service is identified as a quality provider and our people are recognised as leaders How we will do it: • Creating a strong, trusted public voice • Providing a range of quality services that improve access • Collaborating with others to maximise impact and improve health and wellbeing • Contributing to better practice through research and review • Maintaining a passionate, skilled and qualified workforce

Sustainable

The change we want to see: Our sustainability is based on a healthy culture, improved systems, outcomes and growth How we will do it: • Reviewing and improving processes to ensure long term sustainability • Driving strategic growth and expansion where there are shared benefits to the community and our organisation • Being a socially and environmentally responsible organisation • Creating a work environment that is respectful, inclusive and staff are motivated to perform at their best

To find out more about how we can help you or your family please visit www.bchs.com.au

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