Youth
Life can involve unexpected issues around sexual health, pregnancy, mental health, general health, alcohol and drugs. It’s important to understand these issues are not uncommon. Asking for help is your first step to dealing with any issue.
Our understanding staff can help you in a confidential environment protected by privacy laws.
If you are facing an emergency, call 000.
Contact our youth services
If you have any issue causing stress or anxiety, please call the site nearest you to see if we can help or refer you to another suitable service.
Bendigo
Addresss: 171 Hargreaves Street
Phone: 5406 1200
Hours: 9am to 5pm
Eaglehawk
Address: 3 Seymoure Street
Phone: 5406 1200
Hours: 9am to 5pm
Kangaroo Flat
Address: 13 Helm Street
Phone: 5406 1200
Hours: 9am to 5pm
Headspace Bendigo
Address: 78-80 Pall Mall, Bendigo
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Phone: 03 5434 5345
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How can you help me?
We have programs and services supporting a range of issues faced by young people. All our youth services are free and confidential. Your information is protected by privacy laws.
The services we provide include:
- Sexual health information and advice
- Pregnancy support and advice
- Contraception and advice
- Sexually transmissible infection and blood borne virus testing
- Emergency contraception
- Free condoms
- Irregular period cycles
- Counselling
- Core of Life - realities of pregnancy and parenting
- Alcohol and other drugs support
- LGBTIQ+ support
- General health
- Quit smoking
- Diabetes
Our youth clinic
We have a Youth Health Clinic at our Bendigo site – 165-171 Hargreaves Street.
The clinic can support you with services for sexual health, general health, mental health, alcohol and other drugs, and counselling.
Your free appointment with our Youth Health Clinic nurse or general practitioner will be held in a confidential environment and is covered by privacy laws. No referral is needed.
Call our Bendigo site on 5406 1200 to make an appointment.
headspace Bendigo is a free youth service that caters to the mental health, physical health, alcohol/drug support and vocational needs of young people aged between 12 to 25 years.
This is a confidential service protected by privacy laws and delivered by general practitioners, mental health nurses, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists and pychologists.
Headspace Bendigo focuses on all youth issues with a special focus on:
- anxiety
- problems at school, home or with peers
- depression
- sexual health
- bullying
- physical health
- general mental health
Headspace Bendigo offers support and information for parents and the carers of young people. You do not need a referral to attend headspace Bendigo.
To book an appointment contact:
Headspace Bendigo (12 to 25 years)
78-80 Pall Mall, Bendigo.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Phone: 03 5434 5345
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/bendigo/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Headspace-Bendigo-374966782573318/
I had unprotected sex and I’m worried I could have an STI?
Sexual health plays a big part in your overall health. Things can go wrong, we get it. So instead of waiting until things get worse, get checked now. Our service is free and confidential.
Our sexual health clinic tests for all blood borne viruses and sexually transmittable infections. We want you to be well and healthy, so please don’t be shy.
Book an appointment at our Bendigo or Eaglehawk sexual health clinic or find out more information.
My period cycle is irregular. Is this normal?
Yes, you aren’t the only person who has this issue. Our doctor or health nurses can provide you with the right information and advice.
To book a free and confidential appointment at our sexual health clinic or find more information.
Alcohol and drugs are taking over my life – can you help me?
Alcohol, illicit and prescription drugs can cause problems in your life.
It can feel like you need them to cope or fit in with friends, but then they start taking over.
We offer a range of services that can help you
- Give up drinking
- Stop taking drugs
- Take a harm minimisation approach if you want to continue using drugs.
- Quit smoking
- Learn more about the health concerns around alcohol and drugs.
To get help with alcohol and other drugs or find more information.
I’m having trouble dealing with something. Can I talk to someone?
If you feel there are challenges in your life that you are struggling to deal with it’s important to know you are not alone. Many people feel this way when faced with difficult situations or life pressures.
Our counsellors are here to listen, answer your questions and guide you.
We offer youth counselling from our Bendigo, Kangaroo Flat and Eaglehawk sites.
Young people aged 12 to 25 can also access counselling services at headspace Bendigo.
To book an appointment or find more information about our counselling service.
Where do I access free condoms?
Free condoms are available at our Bendigo, Kangaroo Flat and Eaglehawk sites. Get more information.
I am a carer and sometimes life just gets tough
Our Carer Wellbeing Program is designed to support individuals or families caring for a person with a mental illness and to promote an awareness and understanding of mental health in the community.
A range of support programs are available to ensure effective support for families and can be accessed by phoning any of our sites to arrange a meeting with the carers program community health nurse.
Find out more about our carer wellbeing program.
I want to learn more about pregnancy and parenting as a young person?
Our Core of Life program delivers life education for teenagers with a focus on the realities of pregnancy, birth and parenting. To learn more about the program click on this link
How do you help people from the LGBTIQ+ community?
Headspace Bendigo has a dedicated same sex attracted, sex and gender diverse support worker.
The Health Equal Youth (HEY) Project worker engages at an individual, group and community level to improve the mental health and wellbeing of young same sex attracted, sex and gender diverse (SSASGD) people in the region.
headspace Bendigo and the HEY Project achieve these aims by providing a safe space for young people to meet, socialise and gain peer support on a weekly basis, and by delivering education and health promotion to organisations, including schools and health services, to raise awareness of the impacts of discrimination and isolation on young SSASGD people.
To find more information or book an appointment with headspace Bendigo.
For more information about our LGBTIQ+ services.
What advice can you give me as a young person?
It is not uncommon for young people to feel confused, frustrated, stressed, anxious or down but it’s just not talked about that much – it’s important to know that feeling better is possible and that there are people, like our counsellors, that are ready and accessible to help you.
Book an appointment or find more information.
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I need to talk to someone
I’m not coping with being gay or lesbian, my family doesn’t understand and I need help. We can help talk it through and come up with strategies to help you with the situation. Sometimes all you need is an objective ear to listen and guide you.
To make an appointment with us call 5406 1200 and ask to speak with an intake worker for generalist counselling.
If you are aged 12-25 call headspace Bendigo on 03 5434 5345.
Our Men’s Health Clinic helps men to better understand and manage their own health needs. Some of the services provided are annual check-ups, health assessments, information and support.
For more information about our men's health clinic.
Book an appointment on 03 5406 1200.
Our Women’s Health Clinic runs from our Bendigo and and Eaglehak sites. The clinic provides information on a range of women’s health issues including sexual and contraceptive health
For more information about our women's health clinic.
Phone 5406 1200 to book an appointment at either our Bendigo or Eaglehawk sites.
We offer a full bulk-billed medical practice for all your GP needs at our Bendigo, Eaglehawk and Kangaroo Flat sites. Whether it’s related to being LGTBIQ or just general medical issues, we have GPs on staff that can help. Phone 5406 1200 to make an appointment at any site or visit www.bchs.com.au and click on the appointment bar at the top of the homepage.
Alcohol, illicit and prescription drugs can cause problems in your life. It can feel like you need them to cope, but then they start taking over. We offer a range of services that can help you
- Help you give up drinking.
- Help you stop taking drugs.
- Take a harm minimisation approach if you want to continue using drugs.
- Help you stop smoking
- Help you learn more about the health concerns around alcohol and drugs.
To access our Alcohol and Other Drugs services call us on 5406 1200.
Page last updated: September 2019.
Women’s health
Our Women’s Health Clinic, medical practices and wide range of support programs are committed to allowing you to live life well!
If you have an emergency, call 000 immediately.
Contact our Women's Health Clinic
The Women’s Health Clinic runs from our Eaglehawk and Bendigo sites. There is no cost for the appointment.
Choose the site nearest you and make an appointment by calling:
Bendigo
Address: 165-171 Hargreaves Street
Phone: 5406 1200.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Eaglehawk
Address: 3 Seymoure Street
Phone: 5406 1200
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9am - 4.30pm.
What services are available?
Our Women’s Health Clinic is staffed by a female general practitioner and nurses. The clinic specialises in the health and wellbeing of women, with a focus on:
- understanding puberty
- Sexual diversity and transgender health care
- common issues with periods
- contraception options including long-acting reversible contraception such as IUD or Implant insertion and removal.
- fertility information
- pregnancy tests
- early pregnancy care and referral to maternity hospitals
- unplanned pregnancy counselling and support
- Medical termination.
- Referral to services for surgical termination.
- sexually transmissible infection risk assessment, testing and treatment
- endometriosis and management planning
- cervical cancer screening – pap tests
- breast health and breast checks
- bowel cancer screening
- emotional and physical issues of menopause; assessment and testing and support
- menopause
- managing life as an older woman
- women’s health education sessions
Do I need a referral and what will an appointment cost?
You do not need a referral to attend our Women’s Health Clinic.
There is no charge for an appointment at our Sexual Health Clinic. Some procedures may have a minimal cost but please speak t our staff if this is a concern for you.
What ages do you provide services for?
Women of any age from any walk of life are welcome at our Women's Health Clinic. It's about providing more access to care for all.
Youth specific services for women aged 12-25 are offered by our youth clinic in the Bendigo Central site at 165-171 Hargreaves Street and from headspace Bendigo at 78-80 Pall Mall.
Do you offer sexual health services at the clinic?
Our doctor and experienced sexual health nurses offer information, advice and management on all areas of sexual and reproductive health including contraception, sexually transmissable infections, blood borne virus, pregnancy testing and unplanned pregnancy support.
Our experienced nurses and doctors support women to access a medical termination at our clinic and refer women to services for surgical termination.
Book or find out more about our sexual health services
Will my appointment be confidential?
Your appointment is carried out in a confidential environment and is protected by privacy laws.
Do you provide access to free sanitary products?
The Women's Health Clinic has a sanitary product vending machine with the support of Share The Dignity. The machine issues a #Pinkbox period pack containing six tampons and two pads. There's no limit on the packs you can take but the machine will only dispense one pack every 10 minutes. Find a #Pinkbox machine at our Central Bendigo site at 165-171 Hargreaves Street or our Eaglehawk site at 3 Seymoure Street.
My period is irregular. Is this normal for women?
Periods should never interfere with or control your life. Please come in and talk to our GP or nurses if you have any questions or concerns about your period cycle.
Can I get contraceptive advice?
Our Sexual Health Clinic staff can talk to you about different forms of contraception available, how each works and which one is best for you. We can provide emergency contraception.
Can you help me with an abortion?
Our Women's Health Clinic provides a medical termination service. Our GPs and nurses are available to discuss the options available and provide care and support to you. We can also provide a referral to surgical termination services.
Can you help me with endometriosis?
Our Women's Health Clinic and Sexual Health Clinic are staffed by GPs and nurses with training and experience in endometriosis.
Make an appointment if you would like to talk to our staff about endometriosis and what you can do to manage the pain that comes with the condition such as the long-acting reversible contraceptive and the pill.
Our clinic believes strongly in continuity of care in regards to treating endometriosis and can provide a 'holistic service' with mental health and other supports available to help with management of the condition if needed.
What if I don’t want to go to a Women’s Health Clinic?
We have general practitioners to cater for all your health needs at our medical practices at the Bendigo, Eaglehawk and Kangaroo Flat sites.
To make an appointment to see one of our GP's, phone the below or see more information about our medical clinic.
I’m having trouble coping
If you feel there are challenges in your life that you are struggling to deal with it’s important to know you are not alone.
Our qualified counsellors are here to listen, answer your questions and guide you. We offer counselling from our Bendigo, Kangaroo Flat and Eaglehawk sites.
Young people aged 12 to 25 can access counselling support services at headspace Bendigo.
Learn more about our counselling services.
I’m drinking too much – how can you help me?
We know alcohol, illicit or prescription drug addiction can be a harrowing experience.
We provide psychological support for individuals, partners or families affected by alcohol and other drug use through our specialised and generalist counselling programs at Kangaroo Flat, Eaglehawk and Bendigo sites.
Book an appointment to see our alcohol or other drugs counsellors or generalist counsellors by calling us on 5406 1200.
To book or for more information about our alcohol programs.
Drugs have become an issue for me and my family
We know illicit or prescription drug addiction can be a harrowing experience.
We provide psychological support for individuals, partners or families affected by alcohol and other drug use through our specialised and generalist counselling programs at Kangaroo Flat, Eaglehawk and Bendigo sites.
Our residential and non-residential withdrawal programs are designed to help you stop or moderate your drug taking. To learn more call us on 5406 1200.
Our harm minimisation focus includes a Pharmacotherapy Service and Needle Syringe Program.
To book or for more information about our drug services.
I am a carer and sometimes life just gets tough
Our Carer Wellbeing Program is designed to support individuals or families caring for a person with a mental illness and to promote an awareness and understanding of mental health in the community.
A range of support programs are available to ensure effective support for families and can be accessed by phoning any of our sites to arrange a meeting with the carers program community health nurse.
To book or for more information about carer wellbeing program.
What does your organisation offer for diabetics?
Our Diabetes Educators can help you to adapt to a life with diabetes, support you to set goals for self-managing your diabetes, and educate you on the diabetes process.
To book or find out more information about our diabetes services.
I need someone to help me with respiratory management. Is that you?
Being diagnosed with a chronic condition such as asthma can be a frightening experience. For some it may be not having enough information about the disease and its treatment or not knowing where to go for help.
Our respiratory management program provides people with a range of information and support, with the nursing team who have had additional training in respiratory management.
For more information about respiratory management.
Can you treat asthma?
Our Respiratory management program can help you with any problems or issues associated with breathing and lung health. The program is staffed by our community health nurses who have specialised training in asthma management, lung health, and Quit smoking.
Our staff will provide you with information and support to help you to manage your disease at the ideal level and support you to achieve your goals.
Find our more about our asthma program.
Information for health professionals/welfare agencies and hospitals
We accept referrals from community services such as hospitals, private psychology and counselling practices. No referral is required for your client. Our services can sometimes have a small waiting period for an appointment. Please call us on 5406 1200 to confirm. All appointments are bulk billed.
Would you like our women’s health nurses to speak at your event?
Our women’s health nurses regularly speaks at business, community, education and sporting organisations about the importance of women’s health and why women should look after themselves. If you would like any of our staff to attend your event to talk about community health issues please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 5406 1200.
I have some other health concerns, where do I go?
I need more support, what other services are available?
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Page last updated: July 2021.
Staying healthy
Getting healthy is only half the battle – staying there is the trick. We have created a range of programs to help people to live a healthier lifestyle … all we need now is you!
What services do you have to keep me healthy?
The services we have designed are about educating people to make good lifestyle choices, getting active and getting a helping hand if needed.
These services include:
The soup kitchen is presently not operating due to COVID-19 precautions
Our Community Soup Kitchen operates from the arcade at 165-171 Hargreaves Street in Bendigo every Thursday from 4pm to 5pm. Enjoy a free bowl of hot soup in winter or refreshing chicken and salad in the warmer months.
For more information on our Community Soup Kitchen call our Bendigo site on 5406 1200 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Our Soup Kitchen operates with the support of valuable sponsors in Strath Hill Hot Bake, JL King and Co and State Trustees Bendigo.
The Soup Kitchen is run from our new Fork In The Road community hub at our Central site.
Our Active Living Program is designed to work with you to stay healthy, keep active and living independently.
Our exercise physiologists will work with you through our exercise physiology program, Falls and Balance Group or Diabetes Group Exercise Sessions.
To learn more about our Active Living Program click here
We can work with your school, business or community group to make health a priority. Best of all, we will help you identify health priorities, plan for change and then monitor progress so everyone can enjoy the success. What's more ... it's FREE! To find out more about our Health Promotion team click here
Our Social Support Group at Elmore can help you to keep your independence and wellness by being engaged and supported to live in the community. The group offers a range of activities such as day trips, music programs, bingo, films, craft and ‘the shed’.
To book or find out more about the Social Support Group.
Our trained staff can help you manage your chronic disease.
Find out more about our chronic disease programs
Being diagnosed with a respiratory condition such as asthma can be a frightening experience. Our trained staff can work with you to manage your condition safely.
Find out more about our respiratory management programs
We understand giving up smoking can be a difficult process. It’s important you understand our staff will support you and guide you to a chosen goal.
We can help if you are:
- Planning to quit
- Wanting to learn more about the health effects of smoking
- Wanting to get a better understanding of addiction
- In need of strategies and methods to quit smoking.
- Determined to stay off the smokes in the short term and long term.
To book an appointment with our Quit smoking educator call us on 5406 1200.
Page last updated: August 2020.
