Every day, people are being excluded, shamed and victimized because we haven't taken the time to hear their story.
The Anti Stigma campaign aims to raise awareness of the impact of stigma.
It highlights the importance of acting without judgement and taking the time to listen and support each other.
At our Annual General Meeting held earlier this month BCHS was delighted to announce the results of our Board of Directors Election.
BCHS is governed by a nine-person Board currently comprising of five whom are elected by our members and four appointed by the Board of Directors, to ensure that there is an appropriate mix of skills to govern the organisation.
Last updated: October 25, 2021
Please note: Your address details will be checked for all appointments to ensure COVID-19 restriction rules are being followed.
Bendigo Community Health Services is delivering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to eligible people from the City of Greater Bendigo.
We can deliver both first and second doses of the Pfizer vaccine.
To book the next available appointment call our Client Services team on 5406 1200.
Online bookings: To see available appointments in our COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic visit our HotDoc online booking service click here
If you want a vaccine today please try the Bendigo Health Vaccination Centre at 113-133 Mollison Street. The centre is open from 10am to 5pm daily. Call 1800 675 398 to make an appointment. The centre accepts a limited number of walk-in appointments each day.
UPDATE MONDAY: The Central site has been deep cleaned and is open as normal.
EARLIER: The Department of Health has contacted a Bendigo Community Health Services staff member today to let them know a confirmed COVID-19 case attended our Central site at 9.30am on Wednesday (October 20).
A check of records shows the positive case also attended our Central site at 11.45am on Tuesday for a very short time with an appointment query.
Our Central site has been closed for a deep clean in line with our COVID-19 protocol.
The site is expected to be open as normal on Monday.
Please note we have had no official notification in regards to Central being listed as a Tier site but will keep the community informed should this occur.
The health and welfare of our staff and consumers is always our number one priority.
Last updated: October 22, 2021
A look back at a 'year like no other' will be the feature of our 'virtual' Annual General Meeting on November 10 and we'd love for you to tune in.
The AGM will feature a presentation from our Board of Directors Chair Vicki Pearce and CEO Gerard Jose.
Other highlights will include:
The AGM will start at 10.30am on November 10 and all members, stakeholders, consumers and the general community are most welcome.
Please RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 4pm on November 3 so we can set you up with a link to the virtual AGM.
INVITATION: To print out the official BCHS AGM 2021 invitation and share with anyone you think might like to tune in pdf click here (1.36 MB)
Last updated: October 19, 2021
5 Ways to Wellbeing are five simple ways that can lead to improved mental wellbeing!
In the month of October, Bendigo Community Health Services have developed an action calendar to help you do the 5.
We encourage you to download or print the calendar and follow along with us on social media.
To access our calendar and see what’s going on around Bendigo during National Mental Health Month click the 'read more' button below.
Today is Allied Health Professions Day.
The annual date is here to bring our allied health professionals together to celebrate the work they love doing and to raise the profile of the allied health workforce and the important role they play in health and social care systems.
“My favourite part of being an allied health professional is all the fabulous people I get to meet each day. My colleagues, clients and mentors all add value to my life and it’s rare that I finish a day of work without learning something new. I also really enjoy watching my clients over the years reach their goals and live their lives to the fullest.”
Bendigo Community Health Services will use a $7.3 million State Government grant to secure the future of healthcare in Eaglehawk.
Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards announced the State Government grant today as part of a $16.4 million Regional Health Infrastructure Fund investment in the region.
BCHS CEO Gerard José said the grant would secure the future of the Seymoure Street site for decades.
"We are thrilled. This grant will allow us to create a more modern health facility that caters for our staff and the Eaglehawk community," he said.
"BCHS has been caring for the Eaglehawk community from our very foundation in 1974 and it's exciting we can now reward their incredible support through the years by delivering a far better health centre to cater for their needs."
Mr José said BCHS would now start the process of consulting with staff, partners and the community on redevelopment plans.
"A redeveloped Eaglehawk site will not only allow us to keep delivering quality medical practice, allied health and counselling services but give us the space to expand into new models of healthcare for the community," Mr José said.
Did you know that every blood donation could save three lives?
It's the very first 'Feel Good Friday' on our October Action Calendar for Mental Health Month so our Health Promotion team headed down to the Lifeblood Bendigo Donor Centre to donate blood/plasma.
Giving back to the community feels good and can boost your own happiness and life satisfaction so why not head down to your local donor centre and give blood or plasma?
VIDEO: To watch Kahla and Georgia from our Health Promotion team go through the experience click on the 'read more' button below.
You will also find links to checking your eligibility to give blood/plasma and making a booking below. Remember, it feels good to give!
Bendigo Community Health Services has launched new resources to raise dementia awareness in refugee communities.
Our Settlement Services staff held several consultation sessions within refugee communities to ensure the dementia resources delivered the right messaging.
The community consultations identified knowledge gaps around dementia and tested the cultural relevance and appropriateness of information.
The project was developed using Dementia Australia resources and funding from the State Government.
To watch dementia awareness videos in Karen and Dari language please click on the read more button below.
For all events, information stands, men’s health week, women’s health week and the like
Find out more about our amazing staff
Our kidzspace project
BCHS recognises and thanks our volunteers
BCHS recognises and thanks our partners
News from our executive
Celebrating BCHS's milestones
Bendigo Community Health Services runs the Men's Health Marathon in late August and early September each year - 11 days of activities designed to get men out, active and thinking seriously about their health.
165-171 Hargreaves Street
Now open for our women's, men's and sexual health clinics on a strictly 'appointment only' basis. Call 5406 1200 if you have a question.
To learn more click here
Have you had a COVID-19 vaccination? If you are eligible for Pfizer make an appointment at our COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic by calling Client Services on 5406 1200. You can check available appointment times through our online booking service click here. To watch a video to see what happens inside our COVID-19 vaccine clinic click here. There's lots of information getting around about the vaccine and its risks. Please only use reliable sources to make your decision. We recommend the Department of Health click here
Please note: Address details will be checked for all appointments to ensure COVID-19 restriction rules are being followed.
Last updated: October 25, 2021
