Keeping healthy - Bendigo Community Health Service

Bendigo HeadtoHelp Hub opening hours extended to help more people in need

We're increasing the opening hours of our new HeadtoHelp Hub to support more people in the community who are struggling in life.

We know it's sometimes hard to get to an appointment during working hours, so now you can see our staff until 8pm on a Tuesday or Thursday and from 10am to 2pm on a Saturday.

It's all about trying to make sure the hub is available when you need it.

To make an appointment call 1800 595 212.

Learn more about the hub: https://bit.ly/HeadtoHelp

Bendigo Coronavirus vaccine - latest update on roll out of COVID-19 vaccine

Last updated: January 15, 2021

Bendigo Community Health Services is actively preparing for the roll out of the Coronavirus vaccine.

We are awaiting more details on how the roll out will take place and what role we can play in ensuring Bendigo residents can get access to the vaccine.

Planning is underway on a booking system and staff resources to support the delivery of vaccines when they are available to the general community.

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.

Please stay tuned for more information on the COVID-19 vaccine and flu shots.

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Bendigo Bushfire and Summer Safety Refugee Resource Hub

Last updated: January 7, 2021

Summer can be a dangerous time in Australia.

Bushfires can be destructive and deadly so it's very important you understand how to stay safe and what to do if a fire breaks out in your area.

Summer thunderstorms can cause flash flooding.

Extreme summer temperatures can lead to serious health issues such as dehydration and heatstroke.

Thunderstorm Asthma and hay fever are other issues that can effect your lifestyle.

Be careful when swimming in any water and be wary of snakes when out and about in bushland or around water and learn what to do if bitten.

This Bendigo Bushfire and Summer Safety Refugee Resource Hub is designed to give you all the information you need to stay safe and healthy through the Australian summer.

Please click on the flag below to see Bushfire and Summer Safety information translated in either Karen, Dari or Dinka language.

This introduction is translated in Karen, Dari and Dinka language below the flags. Please click the 'read more' button.