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 envis

ion 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.

We've passed on a whopping 250kgs of pantry staples to Bendigo Foodshare for Pay it Forward Day.Thanks to Bendigo UFS Ph...
28/04/2026

We've passed on a whopping 250kgs of pantry staples to Bendigo Foodshare for Pay it Forward Day.

Thanks to Bendigo UFS Pharmacies, Bendigo Sustainability Group - BSG, Women's Health Loddon Mallee, Barbecues Galore, MacKillop Family Services, and Annie North Inc - and your staff - for answering our call to contribute to a food drive.

How can you Pay it Forward today?

Thank you Dale and Ku Htee, for representing us and laying a wreath on ANZAC Day. Lest we forget those who have fought i...
27/04/2026

Thank you Dale and Ku Htee, for representing us and laying a wreath on ANZAC Day. Lest we forget those who have fought in and are impacted by conflicts around the world, in past decades and the present day.

A huge đź‘Źto the amazing Evidence Based Design! This is so deserved. We love our Eaglehawk site, and so does our community...
26/04/2026

A huge đź‘Źto the amazing Evidence Based Design!

This is so deserved. We love our Eaglehawk site, and so does our community. It's more than a building thanks to the care and thought put into its design.

“It reflects the dignity, respect and care we want for every member of our community,” says BCHS CEO Mandy Hutchinson. "Congratulations EBD."

22/04/2026

Boost your fruit quota at the library! Courtesy of our caring Health Promotion team. (How cute is this video.)

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our experienced and dedicated Medical Practice team.You’ll provide clinica...
22/04/2026

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our experienced and dedicated Medical Practice team.

You’ll provide clinical nursing services and support the development of patient care plans, health assessments and the implementation of relevant Commonwealth health initiatives.

Applications close Monday, April 27 at 10pm.
If this sounds like you, head to our Careers page for more information and to apply. Link in the comments below 👇

It takes some serious patience to find the Whipstick’s twig-mimicking Katydid. For obvious reasons. But there’s not much...
21/04/2026

It takes some serious patience to find the Whipstick’s twig-mimicking Katydid. For obvious reasons. But there’s not much about the forest on Eaglehawk’s fringe that evades Michael Barkla.

The BCHS client of almost 50 years – and local field naturalist – has spent decades documenting this rarest of environments, and its beasts big and miniscule.

A selection of Michael’s photographs of Whipstick invertebrates and flora are currently on show in the BCHS Eaglehawk site, delighting clients and staff.

“There’s such a range of insects that exist there, and I feel a need for people to know about them,” Michael says of sharing his work.

He says knowledge leads to care, and in his case, a life-long passion to protect the forest.

View the weird and wonderful from the comfort of our waiting room... learn more via the link in comments.

Beautiful to see so much colour, joy and support for LGBTIQA+ communities across Bendigo at last weekend's Pride in the ...
21/04/2026

Beautiful to see so much colour, joy and support for LGBTIQA+ communities across Bendigo at last weekend's Pride in the Park.

We were there to fly the flag for our Trans and Gender Diverse Clinic, our Health Promotion Programs and headspace Bendigo.

To find out more or make an appointment, call đź“ž (03) 5406 1200

We’re proud to support a community where everyone can feel safe, seen and celebrated. 💜

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The InRoads program is taking some of the city’s most vulnerable people from the “too hard basket” into the health care ...
16/04/2026

The InRoads program is taking some of the city’s most vulnerable people from the “too hard basket” into the health care system.

Our team connects people at risk of or experiencing homelessness to health services. Over the past year, we have:

đź’š Supported more than 300 appointments
đź’š Made more than 230 internal and external referrals
đź’š Contributed to housing stability for 14 people, and more.

Program Leader Clare Woods (below right with staff Rhi and Karl) said more than half the people supported had either never connected with BCHS or hadn’t received medical care for at least five years.

“This is despite people experiencing homelessness often having high levels of mental ill health, chronic disease and pain,” she said.

We're highlighting the pilot program's successes in a bid to secure vital funds for its continuation. Details in comments 👇🏻

InRoads is in collaboration with City of Greater Bendigo and Bendigo Library

Sending lots of love to the kids at Camp Hill Primary School, whose recent Harmony Day celebration raised enough money t...
14/04/2026

Sending lots of love to the kids at Camp Hill Primary School, whose recent Harmony Day celebration raised enough money to provide two newly-arrived Karen children of refugee background with all they need to start school in Bendigo.

Ku Htee and co from our Settlement Services team thanks you all - what a ripper group of kids to think of others in this way. Their kind efforts are Harmony Day in action.

Anyone can easily likewise make a tax-deductible donation to support children in need via our services. Simply click on the link in comments.

Want to help us support local families and children? Our Family Services team has a unique role available - Family Servi...
13/04/2026

Want to help us support local families and children?

Our Family Services team has a unique role available - Family Services Practitioner and Supported Playgroup Facilitator (smalltalk) - offering the opportunity to take both a casework and group work approach when engaging with families.

Applications close Monday, April 20 at 10pm.

Full details at the link 👉 https://www.bchs.com.au/careers-2/

đź“Ł Good news story alert đź“ŁBCHS' life changing Pharmacotherapy Clinic has been awarded $1 million to create a space that m...
13/04/2026

đź“Ł Good news story alert đź“Ł

BCHS' life changing Pharmacotherapy Clinic has been awarded $1 million to create a space that matches its quality of care.

A big thank you to Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards MP who was on hand at our Kangaroo Flat site last week to officially announce the funding and catch up with our wonderful staff.

“With this funding our opioid treatment service can enter a new era,” says BCHS AOD and Mental Health Services Operations Manager Cilla Boucher.

“We can’t wait to create a building that is welcoming, modern, safe, accessible, and in keeping with what our community deserves.”

Thanks also go to the state government’s Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs Capital Renewal Fund.

Full story at the link in the comments below 👇

Women's Multicultural Yoga Session - Saturday, May 2 at Kangaroo Flat Community House. Booking link in comments 👇🏽
13/04/2026

Women's Multicultural Yoga Session - Saturday, May 2 at Kangaroo Flat Community House. Booking link in comments 👇🏽

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165-171 Hargreaves Street
Bendigo, VIC
3550

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

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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