Bea Care Support Services

11/01/2026

Thinking of everyone who has been affected by the Victorian fires.

Please continue to monitor local warnings, follow emergency advice, and prioritise your safety as conditions continue to change.

Thank you to emergency services, volunteers, and community members looking out for one another during this time.

10/01/2026

Funding Relief Available for Fire-Affected Residents

If you’ve been impacted by the recent fires, financial relief and support services are available. Please visit the official emergency relief page for details:

👉 https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/relief

Stay safe and follow official updates through VicEmergency.

Please share this post to reach far and wide across communities.

09/01/2026

An Emergency Relief Centre has opened at the Bendigo Showgrounds to assist residents evacuating due to bushfires.

✅ Bendigo Showgrounds
📍 Holmes Rd, Bendigo
🕒 Open from 7:15 PM. Animals are welcome at this location.

If you or someone you know is affected by the surrounding fires and needs help, please head to one of these centres for safety and support.

09/01/2026

🔥 Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating today - Please be prepared 🔥

Today’s conditions mean the risk of bushfire is extremely high. If you live in a bushfire risk area, leaving early is always the safest option. Understand your triggers for leaving and don’t wait until it’s too late.

If you can’t leave, it’s important to understand your options. We’d like to remind the community that Bushfire Places of Last Resort (BPLR) and Emergency Relief Centres (ERC) are very different.

Bushfire Places of Last Resort (BPLR) should only be used as a last resort if your plan fails, not a relocation point when leaving early. Bushfire Places of Last Resort are selected and audited in conjunction with the CFA and their rules and regulations, not all open spaces can be considered Bushfire Places of Last Resort.

BPLRs are designated open spaces that intend to reduce radiant heat exposure, but people may still be exposed to smoke, heat and embers. There are also no staff or emergency services at these locations.

🔗 Full list of BPLR locations: https://go.bendigo.vic.gov.au/BPLR

Emergency Relief Centres will only open in our region as directed and locations will be communicated at the time. If activated, these locations will have resources and staff to assist the community.

You can stay informed with updates from trusted resources like VicEmergency, CFA and SES through the City’s Emergency Dashboard, which includes:

• Real-time warnings and weather updates
• Road closures and community alerts
• Emergency Relief Centres (when activated)
• Bushfire Places of Last Resort
• Easy links to preparedness and recovery resources
• Mobile-friendly design for quick access on your phone

Emergency dashboard:

🔗 https://www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/emergency

Other helpful resources:

🔗 Advice on leaving early: cfa.vic.gov.au/leaveearly

🔗 Understanding your bushfire risk: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/bushfire-basics

🔗 Pets and bushfires: https://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/plan-prepare/before-and-during-a-fire/pets-and-bushfires

🔗 Managing horses and livestock in emergencies: https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/farm-management/emergency-management/emergency-animal-welfare/horses-and-livestock-in-emergencies

Most importantly: stay safe, keep cool, and remember - leaving early is always the safest option.

09/01/2026

⚠️ V/Line services are disrupted. Please check updates before travelling. Stay safe everyone and please remain vigilant.

REMINDER: V/Line train and coach services scheduled to operate through Catastrophic Fire Danger rated districts will not run today.

This includes trains on the Warrnambool, Ararat, Maryborough, Bendigo, Echuca, Swan Hill, Seymour, Shepparton and Albury lines.

Passengers are advised to stay up to date by checking the V/Line website or mobile app.

For information about service cancellations click here: https://go.vline.com.au/4sNaftl

08/01/2026

🚨 EMERGENCY WARNING – GREATER BENDIGO

Severe fire weather conditions are in place across Greater Bendigo, with extreme heat and dangerous fire conditions forecast, including elevated fire danger tomorrow.

Conditions may change rapidly. Everyone is urged to:
• Stay alert and prepared to act
• Avoid non-essential travel and outdoor activity
• Follow all instructions from emergency services
• Monitor warnings and updates via the VicEmergency app

Most importantly, stay safe and keep cool. If conditions worsen or you feel unsafe, leaving early is always the safest option.

If you are in immediate danger, call 000.

24/12/2025

This lovely peace lily was gifted to us by our participants, and it truly made our day. A simple but meaningful reminder of growth, care, and the beautiful community we share.

Thank you to our participants and families for your kindness and thoughtfulness, and to our incredible support staff who show up every day with care and dedication. We’re so grateful to walk this journey together.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Bea Care 💚🎄

08/12/2025

Life Craft — Coming Fridays in 2026!

We’re excited to introduce Life Craft, a supportive group program designed for young adults who want to explore their strengths, build real-world skills, and plan for their future with confidence.

Facilitated by Diane, an experienced Career Development Practitioner and Counsellor, Life Craft offers a warm and practical space focused on supporting you to take your next steps.

📅 Fridays – Social Studio (2026)
📩 Expressions of Interest now open

To learn more or register:
📞 0421 463 697
📧 intake@beacare.com.au

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02/12/2025

🌼 International Day of People with Disabilities 🌼
Today we’re taking a moment to recognise, celebrate and appreciate people with disabilities in our community — their strengths, their stories, and their contribution to a more inclusive world.

At Bea Care, we’re marking the day with a small morning tea for our participants and team 💛
A gentle moment of connection, reflection and appreciation.

Together, we continue to champion inclusion, choice and belonging.

The theme for the International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPWD) in 2025 is "Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress." This theme emphasizes the importance of creating inclusive environments that support the rights and participation of people with disabilities.