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Bendigo AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine change - most common questions answered

: Friday 9 April 2021; Written by Rod

There are a lot of questions being asked around the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine today.

Please only use trusted sources of information when learning more about the vaccine changes and recommendations. For the very latest use the Department of Health website

Here’s some answers to the most common questions:

What is this side effect everyone is talking about with the AstraZeneca vaccine?

There is evidence of a likely link between the AstraZeneca vaccine and an extremely rare blood clotting syndrome (thrombosis with thrombocytopenia). The recommendation from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) is that use of Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer) is preferred over AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in adults under 50 years old who have not already had a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Is the AstraZeneca vaccine safe?

: Thursday 8 April 2021; Written by Rod

Time to acknowledge the amazing health and wellbeing work being done by Bendigo businesses we've been helping through the FREE Achievement Program.

It's brilliant to see businesses making staff health and wellbeing a major priority and the great thing is they're already seeing fantastic results.

Here's some of the workplaces we've been helping and their results in the last eight months:

McKern Steel - Achieved the Mental Health and Wellbeing benchmark and the Alcohol and Other Drugs benchmark. Took part in the Climate and Health benchmark trial and received a $1000 grant.

Bendigo & District Aboriginal Co-Operative - Achieved the Smoking benchmark and participated in an article/case study with the Cancer Council profiling their efforts in the smoking space.

Beck Legal - Achieved the Mental Health and Wellbeing benchmark.

: Tuesday 6 April 2021; Written by Rod

What are you doing to boost your wellbeing and strengthen your relationships in April?

Our Health Promotion team has used 5 Ways to Wellbeing to make a great 5 Ways April Calendar to give you some great ideas.

Just doing something each day can make a huge difference so our 5 Ways April Calendar will give you a brand new idea to try for every day of the month.

Now we've made it very easy for you it's time to get going right!

Here's your 5 Ways April Calendar:

Download your 5 Ways April Action Calendar and share with others pdf click here (1.03 MB)

Bendigo healthy eating guide to help workplaces choose the right options for catering

: Tuesday 6 April 2021; Written by Rod

Does your workplace get outside catering for events, meetings or gatherings?

Sometimes it's tough to decide on the most healthy food options so we're teaming up with the City of Greater Bendigo to change that for you.

The new Greater Bendigo Healthy Catering Guide will help workplaces choose easy, healthy food options that follow the State Government's Healthy Choices Guidelines.

We need cafes and caterers to support this idea so we can produce the best guide possible.

If you would like to get involved email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by close of business on April 16.

Thank you!

Bendigo Transgender Day of Visibility - video shows support and calls for end to stigma

: Tuesday 30 March 2021; Written by Rod

We see you.

We hear you.

We are here for you.

Transgender Day of Visibility is on Wednesday, March 31.

A day to celebrate transgender people and raise awareness of the discrimination faced by trans people worldwide.

A time to celebrate the accomplishments, victories and lives of trans and non-conforming people.

Join with us and headspace Bendigo to acknowledge and show your support for our trans and gender diverse community ... we see you, we hear you and we are here for you.

Our Health Promotion and headspace Bendigo have made a great video raising awareness of Transgender Day of Visibility and offering our support to the trans community. To watch click on the 'read more' button below.

: Monday 29 March 2021; Written by Rod

Dr Anant joined the Bendigo and Long Gully Community Health Centre in 1975.

The health centre was operating out of a temporary structure in Bright Street, Eaglehawk.

"We were only four medical practitioners at this time along with Russ Hansen as manager and Sister Denise Main," Dr Ananat remembers.

"We were like a large family - very close knit.

"We then moved to the present building the following year."

Dr Anant has fond memories of helping the Eaglehawk and Long Gully communities from the medical practice, particularly the most vulnerable.

"We thought we can contribute to the medical welfare of the community and we very much enjoyed our work there," Dr Anant said.

"Russ Hansen, David Kennedy and Sister Main need a special mention for their contribution."

Dr Anant moved to India in 1980 and continued his career doing community and social work in medical practices.

"We are now living in a retirement community in Coimbatore in Southern India," Dr Anant said.

To meet more of our BCHS Life Members click here

Last updated: March 2021

Scan QR Code when you visit our sites for more than 15 minutes from March 29, 2021

: Sunday 28 March 2021; Written by Rod

Anyone attending our sites for more than 15 minutes from Monday, March 29, 2021, will need to scan a contact tracing QR Code at the door.

To make this process as easy as possible we have placed QR codes on the front door to our sites.

When you arrive please open the camera on your Smartphone and point at the QR code to bring up a link to a form for you to complete.

Enter your name and phone number into the form and then show our Client Services staff the green tick on your screen to prove you have submitted the information.

We ask for your patience and support as this is a State Government regulation to ensure contact tracing can be done quickly should a Coronavirus threat occur.

To find out how to download the State Government QR Code Service app to your Smartphone so you are ready on arrival at our sites click here.

This app will be used by businesses across the state including restaurants, cafes, businesses, sporting events, outdoor events and even the AFL footy before you enter so it's a good idea to make sure you download from the Apple (iPhone) or Google Play (Android) stores ASAP.

If you don't have a Smartphone please see Client Services staff on arrival.

Thank you. BCHS staff.

Bendigo drink spiking reports cause concern. Our staff provide some tips to keep you safe

: Monday 22 March 2021; Written by Rod

There have been concerning reports of drink spiking in Bendigo.

Our Alcohol and Other Drugs team offers some advice to keep you and your friends safe while out and about.

What is drink spiking?

Drink spiking is adding a substance to another person’s drink without their knowledge or consent. It’s illegal and can cause harm. The main substances used are GHB, Ketamine and extra alcohol. All have a sedative affect which can cause unconsciousness.

Here are some tips to stay safe:

Be careful accepting drinks

If you are offered a drink by someone you don’t know or don’t know well walk to the bar with that person. Accept the drink from the bar staff only.

: Friday 19 March 2021; Written by Rod

Date issued: February 24, 2021

The work of Bendigo Community Health Services in supporting refugee communities through the Coronavirus pandemic has been recognised with a national award.

Federal Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alex Hawke MP announced the BCHS Coronavirus Refugee Resource Hub as the winner of the SETS Settlement innovation category of the Australian Migration and Settlement Awards during a virtual ceremony last night.

The award recognised the work our Settlement Services and Cultural Diversity teams have done in keeping refugee communities safe for the past 11 months through an online Coronavirus Refugee Resource Hub, supporting partner agencies and business, free Coronavirus Telephone Hotline and anti-racism campaign with Victoria Police and Believe In Bendigo.

The hub's translated videos and information sheets have not only helped the Bendigo community but been extensively used by organisations in the Wimmera and even shared to families and friends across the world.

Bendigo Community Health Services staff member Zahir Azimi was a short-listed finalist in the Case Worker of the Year Award for his work with the Afghan community in Bendigo.

BCHS Cultural Diversity and Relationships team manager Kaye Graves said the organisation was very proud the work being done in Bendigo to support refugee communities was recognised in two of the three national awards presented last night.

"Our commitment and dedication to supporting the health and wellbeing of refugee communities in Bendigo drives the work we do," Ms Graves said.

: Sunday 14 March 2021; Written by Rod

We support the #March4Justice in Bendigo and across Australia on Monday (March 15).

BCHS is a committed member of the Greater Bendigo Coalition for Gender Equity.

#March4Justice is a respectful gathering to send a strong message to the nation's leaders that now is the time for action and long past the time for change.

A moment to show community support for victims of abuse who have lived in silence for too long.

The Women’s #March4Justice is calling for:

+ A full police investigation of rape and sexual assault allegations, and misconduct by Members of Parliament and staff.

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Bendigo AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine change - most common questions answered