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Bendigo Health is a leading regional health service with 5000 staff covering the Loddon Mallee region

Bendigo Health is a 664 bed service that treats over 43,000 in-patients, deals with over 50,000 emergency attendances and where more than 1,400 babies are born each year. These services are complemented by a 60-bed rehabilitation unit, 12 bed critical care unit and 11 operating theatres where around 12,500 surgical procedures are performed annually. The organisation provides services in emergency, maternity, women's health, medical imaging, pathology, rehabilitation, community services, residential aged care, psychiatric care, community dental, hospice, palliative care, cardiology, cancer services and renal dialysis to the people of the Loddon Mallee region. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are based in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine. Demand on services is increasing rapidly with Bendigo being one of Victoria's fastest growing regional cities. We would like to acknowledge that we work on Dja Dja Wurrung, Yorta Yorta, Baraba Baraba, Wemba Wemba, and Latje Latje country and pay our respects to the people who are the Traditional Custodians of the land. We would also like to pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

07/11/2025

We’re helping older people and their families feel informed and supported through the transition to new aged care changes.

Our Community Care team recently hosted information sessions in Bendigo, Castlemaine, Kyabram, Swan Hill and Mildura to help our Home Care Package participants transition to the new Support at Home program.

This is what some of the 80 participants had to say:

“It’s been helpful to be able to ask questions about what’s happening.”

“This chat has made me understand more about all this change.”

“I’m feeling supported by my Care Coordinator during the changes.”

Want to know how the new Support at Home model affects you?
Contact Bendigo Health Community Care for more information and personalised support.
Call 03 5454 7833 or visit https://www.bendigohealth.org.au/communitycareservices/

Learn about the new rights-based Aged Care Act | Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing here: https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/aged-care-act/about

06/11/2025

Bendigo Health Foundation recently launched their Friends of Bendigo Health campaign.

Friends of Bendigo Health is a new business-to-business networking initiative that invites local businesses to support the Foundation and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients.

Through the program, members will have the opportunity to attend events, engage directly with Foundation projects, and learn how their contributions enhance patient care and staff wellbeing.

Unite with others to advance healthcare and demonstrate community generosity by becoming a Friend of Bendigo Health today. Visit: https://www.bendigohealthfoundation.org.au/fobh

02/11/2025

We recently completed a vital expansion and refurbishment of our Renal Service, installing four new renal chairs for the Community Dialysis Unit (CDU).

This expansion is in response to the growing demand for life-saving dialysis treatment in the Loddon Mallee region and will significantly increase capacity in the unit, helping us treat more patients like Albert Van de Kuyt, who moved to Bendigo specifically for renal care.

28/10/2025

We are excited to announce our Volunteer Services Team has been named as a finalist in the Health Volunteer Team of the Year category of the 2025 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards.

The Bendigo Health Volunteer Team in collaboration with their volunteers have designed and implemented a School Holiday Volunteer Program that offers an immersive volunteering in health experience and is shaping a future healthcare workforce, inclusive of positive pathways to education via LaTrobe’s ASPIRE program.

Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in Melbourne on 26 November 2025.

For more information on our School Holiday Volunteer program, visit: https://www.bendigohealth.org.au/schoolholidayprogram/

18/10/2025

One moment changed everything. Amanda Ayres saw a patient’s infection worsen - and it lit a fire in her.
Read more about the day she committed to Infection Prevention and Control for life, here: https://www.bendigohealth.org.au/news/page/2651
Learn more about Infection Prevention and Control Week, here: https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/our-work/infection-prevention-and-control/infection-prevention-and-control-week

14/10/2025

Public Fertility Care is helping people across the state realise their dreams of becoming parents.
Here public IVF patient Hollie Bennett explains how the Public Fertility process works.
Find out more about Public Fertility Care here: https://www.thewomens.org.au/.../public-fertility-services
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08/10/2025

Join us for an afternoon of discovery, history and fun at the Bendigo Health Community Open Day on November 23.

Running from 11am-3pm, the Community Open Day will include hospital tours, historical walking tours of the Bendigo Health precinct and a Careers Expo in the Concert Hall.

Bring your picnic basket and enjoy yourself on the lawn while being entertained by community musical groups.

The Community Open Day is one of a number of events being held during Bendigo Health Week (November 23-29), a week-long celebration of our amazing people and our connection with our community.

To book a tour or find out more about Bendigo Health Week, visit: https://www.bendigohealth.org.au/bendigohealthweek/

07/10/2025

Become a Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse at Bendigo Health and make a real difference to men’s health in the Loddon Mallee region. You’ll be a trusted guide through diagnosis and treatment, providing personalised care, supporting families, and raising awareness in the community. This exciting new role offers the chance to develop advanced expertise, lead change, and improve outcomes for thousands of men and their loved ones.
Apply here: https://careers.lmhn.org.au/job/Prostate-Cancer-Specialist-Nurse-Bend/1247159766/

02/10/2025

Be your Best and start your career with us.
Applications are open for our Enrolled Nurse and Midwifery Graduate Program 2026.
Be in control of your nursing career and preference an area that interests you.
Ongoing positions are on offer after successfully completing your graduate program within Bendigo Health.
Apply here: https://careers.lmhn.org.au/job/Enrolled-Nurse-Graduate-Program-2026-Bend/1327973266/

29/09/2025

Our Emergency Department is extremely busy.
If your medical condition is not life threatening, please use alternative services such as the Bendigo Urgent Care Clinic or the Victorian Virtual Emergency Department
Please keep our ED for emergencies only.

26/09/2025

This week Bendigo Health welcomed the first group of participants in the spring 2025 School Holiday Volunteer Program.

We thank the students for giving their time to support the community while exploring the many areas of our health service. Their energy and enthusiasm have made a real difference.

2026 program dates have just been released and are now available on our website. Visit: https://www.bendigohealth.org.au/schoolholidayprogram/

20/09/2025

Bendigo West MP Maree Edwards has officially opened Bendigo Health’s purpose-built children’s rehabilitation play space, designed to enhance therapy and make rehabilitation more enjoyable for young patients.

The $740,000 project was made possible through the support of the Good Friday Appeal, local businesses, community groups and philanthropic organisations.

“Our community has a great sense of pride and ownership in our health service, which is reflected in the years of sustained fundraising efforts for this play space. We extend our thanks to them, and to the Good Friday Appeal, for their continued support,” said Bendigo Health CEO Eileen Hannagan.

The all-abilities space will have a lasting impact on children and families across our region, providing a safe and engaging environment where therapy and play come together.

Read more here: https://www.bendigohealthfoundation.org.au/blog/kids-rehab-play-space-officially-opened

Address

100 Barnard Street
Bendigo, VIC
3550

Telephone

+61354546000

Website

http://www.bendigohealth.org.au/

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