Meet our BCHS Life Member: David Kennedy
We would like to welcome David Kennedy to the Life Member Honour Board.
David Kennedy was actively involved in the creation of the then Eaglehawk and Long Gully Community Health Centre in 1973/1974 which would later become Bendigo Community Health Services.
Meet our BCHS Life Member: David Kennedy
‘Thank you Bendigo’ campaign launches to thank the Bendigo community for rolling up a sleeve
We have some very exciting news…
Bendigo Community Health Services has launched our first TV advertisement – Thank you Bendigo!
Click read more below to see our campagin video.
Announcement of Result of Board of Directors Election at BCHS Annual General Meeting
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.
BCHS Launch Anti Stigma Campaign
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.
Central site closed for deep clean after confirmed COVID-19 case attends
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
BCHS AGM 2021: We’d love for you to tune in as we reflect on a year like no other
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:
- Presentation of financial position
- Board of Directors election results
- Member vote on BCHS Constitution changes including Life Member eligibility.
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 bchs@bchs.com.au 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 click here
Last updated: October 19, 2021
BCHS staff share their highlights for Allied Health Professions Day 2021
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.”
Eaglehawk community to get improved healthcare thanks to $7.3m Regional Health Infrastruture Fund grant
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.
Bendigo mental health month activities get pumping with a Feel Good Friday trip to blood donor centre
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!
