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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:
Our little witches and wizards have been hard at work brewing magical potions and spells. Through all the stirring, pouring, and mixing, the children have been strengthening their fine motor skills, hand–eye coordination, and social skills — all while having a frightfully fun time!
An invitation to Karen people in Bendigo to join our friendly weekly walking group.
29/10/2025
We have a wonderful Bendigo Family Day Care early childhood educator who is open for new enrolments for children aged 1+. Care is available now, and ongoing through 2026.
The home-based service is located a ten-minute drive from the Huntly CBD. If this location suits your family, please contact our team on 5406 1382 or fdc@bchs.com.au
28/10/2025
Christine and Ku Htee, of our Settlement Services team, introduced a group of Karen teens to headspace Bendigo this month.
headspace staff were keen to learn more about the Karen culture, while in turn sharing information about headspace services and programs.
There were giveaways and prizes, and it was fantastic to see young people take away some leafy greens from the onsite veggie garden. We look forward to likewise seeing grow the connection between these two great BCHS services.
22/10/2025
Stay alert today Bendigo. Download the VicEmergency app and set up your watch zones or visit www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings.
For VICSES emergency assistance, call 132 500.
The Severe Weather Warning for Damaging and locally Destructive Winds forecast across all districts for today remains current.
Locations which may be affected include Horsham, Warrnambool, Bendigo, Shepparton, Seymour, Maryborough, Ballarat, Geelong, Melbourne, Wangaratta, Traralgon and Bairnsdale.
Be mindful of your safety throughout the day, particularly as we see strong winds pass through from early this afternoon:
🛣️ Avoid travel where possible. If you find yourself driving in dangerous conditions, safely pull over away from trees.
🌳 Stay away from debris, trees down and fallen powerlines.
🏠 Stay indoors and away from windows where possible.
Before the weather hits, be sure to park your vehicle undercover or away from trees, clear your gutters and drains, and secure loose outdoor items around your home or business.
To stay informed about the severe weather warning throughout the day, download the VicEmergency app and set up your watch zones or visit www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings.
For VICSES emergency assistance, call 132 500.
21/10/2025
We've helped and celebrated many workplaces around Bendigo reach this milestone, and now we are excited to share that WE have also successfully achieved the Health and Wellbeing Benchmark of the Healthy Workplaces Achievement Program 🎉🙌
Reaching this goal acknowledges our dedication to implementing strategies that support the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff and community. We're grateful for all the hard work everyone across BCHS puts in to prioritise a healthy environment and we can't wait to continue this work. 💚
21/10/2025
Our Sexual and Reproductive Health Hub is a finalist in the 2025 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards.
The hub has been recognised in the Excellence in Women’s Health category for its work to significantly increase access to time-critical women’s health care.
It's Osteoporosis Day, and we're asking - what are you doing to prevent or manage this 'silent disease'?
Check your risk factors here https://riskcheck.osteoporosis.foundation/
20/10/2025
We've had a fun time at today's Parenting Expo at the Bendigo Library for Children's Week - connecting with kids, parents and carers, promoting our Family Services and gifting copies of our brand new, hot-off-the press activity book.
The book is packed with good old fashioned pencil and paper activities, with subtle health, safety and wellbeing messages for kids. Pick up a copy for your little ones at our sites.
Thanks to the library for including us in the fun.
17/10/2025
Cheers to Village Early Learning Bendigo East! They've been working with our Health Promotion team to achieve a healthier place for children to play and learn.
We enlisted to deliver some hot brews this week to reward the centre for meeting their Achievement Program goals.
If your childcare centre or school would like to join our Achievement Program, email healthpromotion@bchs.com.au and be supported to make healthy changes for good!
16/10/2025
This National Nutrition Week (October 13-19) is all about how food connects and nourishes us – like slowing down, sharing mealtimes and appreciating
food. Here are some tips on mindful eating!
16/10/2025
We are excited to announce that Bendigo East Swimming Club have signed up to the program! 🍓🍊🍌 🏊♀️
BESC are dedicated to making their environment even healthier and more positive for everyone. It's all about ensuring the best possible start for our kids and empowering families to make healthy choices.
We're so happy to be supporting BESC on their journey to providing healthier food and drink options for kids and families in our community. 😊
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Contact The Practice
Send a message to Bendigo Community Health Services:
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
