Bendigo nurses enjoy flowers and 'thank yous' on International Nurses Day

It's International Nurses Day.

A time to say thank you to not only our wonderful nurses but all those across the world who dedicate their lives to caring for others.

Where would we be without them!

Nurses play such an important role at BCHS in our bulk-billed medical practices at Eaglehawk, Central and Kangaroo Flat and caring for people through vital services such as our Women's Health Clinic, Men's Health Clinic, Sexual Health Clinic, Refugee Settlement programs, workplace health, flu clinics, COVID vaccine clinics, Alcohol and Other Drugs support programs and our Nova House facility.

Such vital work that makes a huge difference to those in need in our community.

To celebrate International Nurses Day our Health Promotion team asked a few of our nurses why they chose this career, what inspires them and what advice they would offer anyone thinking of following in their footsteps.

To watch the video and see more pictures from our International Nurses Day appreciation please click on the 'read more' button below.

Golden Square Kinder uses free Achievement Program to improve health and wellbeing

Huge congratulations to Golden Square Kindergarten for some fantastic work in finishing the Achievement Program and improving the health and wellbeing of children, families and staff.

Our Achievement Program co-ordinator Siobhan has been so impressed by the effort everyone put in to make change especially in the areas of emotional ladder, movement obstacle courses and oral health.

Siobhan visited the centre to congratulate director Carol and all the staff.

Well done Golden Square!

If your early learning centre, kinder or school would like to follow the Golden Square lead give Siobhan a shout by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 5406 1253.

Time to make a difference!

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Last updated: May 2021

Bendigo COVID-19 vaccine - latest on Coronavirus vaccine rollout

Last updated: May 8, 2021

Bendigo Community Health Services staff have started delivering COVID-19 vaccines to Phase 1B clients and residents aged 50 and over.

The COVID-19 vaccine program is rapidly changing. To make sure you keep up-to-date with the latest on vaccines, who is eligible to receive them and the latest safety warnings please click here

The 1B group includes people aged 70 and over, people considered 'high risk' due to a health condition or disability, healthcare workers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 55 and over and critical or high risk workers such as defence, police, fire emergency services and meat processing. 

BCHS has been approved to deliver vaccines from our Central, Eaglehawk and Kangaroo Flat sites.

Our GPs, nurses and other staff have completed COVID vaccine training to ensure our clinics run safely.

Our Primary Health Director Graem Kelly said a complex array of challenges for both early delivery to priority groups such as the elderly, vulnerable or immune compromised and first line workers in health and other nominated industries was likely.

BCHS is already preparing for workplace vaccinations for COVID-19 as part of our preparations for the flu vaccination program for the upcoming winter.

Our nurses have completed their annual refresher around course around immunisation safety. Read more

Bendigo Health is now running one of regional Victoria's allocated vaccine hubs to deliver the first shots in Bendigo. Learn more

The Victorian Government vaccination hotline is 1800 675 398.

Want to know when you will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine?