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

Bendigo Community Health Services

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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.

14/01/2026

A mental health message for our fire affected neighbours and friends, from psychologist Oriane.

13/01/2026

It is normal to have strong emotional and physical reactions after an emergency event like a bushfire, and we encourage anyone affected to reach out for support.

Click the link below for available mental health and wellbeing services in the Mount Alexander Shire, Macedon Ranges and Greater Bendigo region.

You're not alone 🫶

If you, or someone you know, has been affected by the Ravenswood fire, help is available. The following services are available in the Mount Alexander Shire, Macedon Ranges and Greater Bendigo region. Please know it is normal to have strong emotional or physical reactions after an emergency event and...

13/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to find out how they can help 🫶 We've started compiling a list of ways to donate, volunteer and support those affected by the bushfires.

Visit our 'How to help' page to donate, volunteer and see upcoming fundraising events – www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/How-to-help

Are you a community group, organisation or business who's collecting donations or offering support? Comment below or email communications@mountalexander.vic.gov.au to get your details up on our website.

12/01/2026

Community Recovery Hub open 🫶

Monday to Friday, 11.00am to 5.00pm
Castlemaine Town Hall

The following agencies and organisations will be there to assist you through the recovery process:

Agriculture Victoria
Australian Red Cross
Bendigo & District Aboriginal Co-operative
BlazeAid
Coliban Water
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Dhelkaya Health
Dhelkaya Health Housing
Emergency Recovery Victoria
Lifeline
Lisa Chesters’ office
Maree Edwards’ office
Mount Alexander Business Support
Rural Financial Counselling Service
Salvation Army
Telstra
Victoria Police

Please note: Times, location and organisations in attendance may change over the week. Keep an eye on our page and website for updates: www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au

A big thank you to Rotary Castlemaine and Castlemaine Lions Club for providing a barbecue ❤️

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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.

08/01/2026

Ta Mue has an essential heat and fire safety message for our Karen-speaking community. Please watch/listen and share if it can help you or someone you know as we endure the current conditions.

08/01/2026

Our Family Services team has a unique opportunity for a practitioner to work across both the smalltalk supported playgroup, and family casework.

Make a difference by being a part of our values-driven organisation, working to empower and strengthen families and enhance the wellbeing and safety of children.

Applications for this fulltime, ongoing role are open until January 19. Find the details on our Careers page. https://www.bchs.com.au/careers-2/

Address

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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