Bendigo COVID-19 vaccine - latest on Coronavirus vaccine rollout

Friday 4 June 2021

Written by Rod

Last updated: June 18, 2021

Please note we are not the Bendigo Community Clinic offering priority access for the aged care sector. This is the Bendigo Health vaccination centre at 113-133 Mollison Street. Call 1800 675 398.

Bendigo Community Health Services is delivering COVID-19 vaccines to community members aged 60 and over.

To book the next available appointment call 5406 1200.

Please note: The advice is now AstraZeneca vaccine should only be given to people aged 60 and over. But the advice remains if you have had your first AstraZeneca vaccine and had no serious side effects then you should have a second dose as required. If you have any concerns please speak with your GP.

If you are aged under 60, want the vaccine immediately or are only eligible for the Pfizer vaccine we recommend you use 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.

The COVID-19 vaccine program is rapidly changing. To keep up-to-date with the latest on vaccines, eligibility and safety warnings please click here

To get the latest information on the AstraZeneca vaccine so you can make an informed decision on the benefits against any risk pdf click here (452 KB)

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.

BCHS is also delivering 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?

The COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled out in phases determined by the Australian Government.

Priority groups have been identified using public health, medical and epidemiological evidence.

To use the Australian Government's eligibility calculator to see which phase you are in click here

Bendigo COVID-19 vaccine - latest on Coronavirus vaccine rollout