Supporting those caring for family or friends experiencing addiction
If you have a loved one or friend struggling with addiction, support is available.
People with family members or friends experiencing substance abuse or addiction are being encouraged to come together for connection and support.
Bendigo Community Health Services will soon recommence the eight-week Connect support program, which empowers people to support their loved one or friend experiencing addiction.
Capture a snapshot of history through the Women’s Resilience Project
Women are being invited to share a snapshot of recent history through a partnership between Bendigo Community Health Services and Women’s Health Loddon Mallee.
As we reflect on the past two years and the impact of Covid, we acknowledge women’s mental health has been more severely impacted in comparison to men (ABS, 2020).
Women reported higher rates of anxiety, insomnia, distress, and depression than males.
For this reason, the two organisations are continuing their series of workshops with women to boost resilience.
BCHS supports nationwide March4Justice movement
Bendigo Community Health Services supports this weekend’s nationwide March4Justice2.
#March4Justice is a respectful gathering to send a strong message to the nation’s leaders that now is the time for action to put an end to sexism, misogyny and dangerous workplace cultures.
It is long past the time for change.
The first march saw thousands gather across the country last year, amplifying women’s voices and providing a platform for them to share their collective experiences.
BCHS wins Victorian Health Promotion Award
The Bendigo Community Health Services Health Promotion team has won the Outstanding Health Promotion category at the 2021 Victorian Health Promotion Awards.
The statewide awards recognise organisations and individuals who are making their communities happier and healthier.
Bendigo Community Health Services was recognised for the 5 Ways to Wellbeing program.
The 5 Ways to Wellbeing project works with key community leaders to deliver mental health promotion in a wide range of settings – including schools, early learning centres, community organisations and workplaces.
Community Diabetes Clinic
Community Diabetes Clinic
What is the BCHS Community Diabetes Clinic?
This is a specialised Diabetic GP led clinic seeking to assist local practices to better manage diabetic patients in partnership with the Bendigo Health Endocrinology clinic. The clinic is a collaboration of the BCHS Medical Practice and Chronic Disease Management program, providing interim specialised medical advice and support to people with Type 2 Diabetes.
To assist in managing complex patients prior to accessing the Bendigo Health Endocrinology clinic (which has extended wait periods), Bendigo Community Health Services offers expertise advice and support from Dr Jaskarandip Singh and Credentialed Diabetes Educators.
This service may be accessed by referral from General Practitioner or Practice Nurse (attention to Community Diabetes Clinic at Bendigo Community Health Services). The patient’s referring doctor will receive continued update reports which will support the holistic care of their patients.
EBD Architects appointed to begin work on masterplan for Bendigo Community Health Services
WORK will soon start on the development of a masterplan that will position Bendigo Community Health Services to meet the needs of the future.
The masterplan is being developed alongside an initial project to renovate and refurbish the organisation’s Eaglehawk site.
Following a $7.3 million cash injection through the Victorian Government’s Regional Health Infrastructure Fund, EBD Architects is working with BCHS in the early planning stages of a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility that will better meet the needs of the Eaglehawk community into the future.
Dinka COVID-19 Resources
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