Elmore Social Support Group pays tribute to much-loved member Ken Rogers
Bendigo Community Health Services would like to pay tribute to our much-loved Elmore Social Support Group member Ken Rogers who passed away at the weekend.
Ken volunteered with our Social Support Group for 10 years before becoming a group member for the past four years.
Our Social Support Group co-ordinator Judy Ryan penned this tribute to honour Ken and all the work he has done for BCHS.
“Ken started volunteering for the BCHS Social Support Group in Elmore in 2006,” Judy said.
“Ken had retired from being a qualified cabinet maker and just moved to the area but still wanted to make a difference with what he knew how to do best. At the time the Social Support Group was looking for a volunteer for our men’s program ‘The Shed’ and Ken was welcomed aboard.
“He volunteered for the program and BCHS for 10 years.
“Ken always had a professional and friendly manner with all the members at the group and was always willing to help staff in whatever needed to be done.
Bendigo Christmas donations flowing our way will make such a huge difference to clients in need
We just wanted to say a huge thanks for the wonderful generosity already coming our way in the lead up to Christmas.
We suspect there’s going to be an even greater need for support this year given the times the community has endured.
The Uniting Church of Hallidays Point has provided a wonderful cash donation to help our staff provide valuable supports for families in need this festive season.
We will use this generosity for food and gift supports for clients who aren’t in a position to provide.
You see, it’s often the fact that a parent can’t provide for their family that does considerable ’emotional’ damage and that’s something we can help with through donations such as that from Hallidays Point.
Thank you!
And with kindness such as the anonymous family who dropped off this bounty of beauty products for our Strong Families team to help clients.
Every donation helps.
Rest assured your generosity makes a significant difference for those who face a very different Christmas due to personal circumstance.
Thank you again.
Last updated: November 24, 2020
Bendigo 16 Days of Activism 2020 Calendar of Events – say NO to violence against women
Bendigo will recognise 16 Days of Activism from November 25 to December 10.
We call for an end to violence against women in all forms and support those who have experienced such behaviours.
All gender-based violence has no place in our community and must stop.
Bendigo Community Health Services traditionally walks behind our banner in the Bendigo Walk Against Violence each year. We have officially registered for the ‘virtual’ Walk Against Violence on November 25. To learn more click here
To download and print out the Bendigo 16 Days of Activism Calendar of Events click here
We are proud to work with the Centre for Non Violence to translate domestic violence information in Karen, Dari and Dinka language to raise awareness in refugee communities about the different types of violence, how to report such behaviour and where to turn to get help. To learn more or see the videos click here
Last updated: November 23, 2020
Bendigo Board Directors welcomed to Bendigo Community Health Services
UPDATE: Peter Leersen has resigned from the board for work-related reasons.
It’s exciting for us to welcome three new Board Directors.
Abhishek Awasthi, Dr Mark Morley and Peter Leersen were endorsed during the BCHS Annual General Meeting with standing Director Josh Pell returned.
Former Board Chair Geoff Bowyer, long-serving Board member Tom Bailey and Joolee Hughes leave the board.
Our Board Chair Vicki Pearce said the new directors brought a wealth of knowledge and experience to the organisation.
“It’s so important to have a range of skills on our board to ensure we can continue to develop and improve all areas of our organisation to ensure we deliver the best quality care for our community. We look forward to seeing Abhishek, Mark and Peter bringing new ideas and initiatives to our Board,” Mrs Pearce said.
Abhishek Awasthi brings a wealth of experience to the Board of Directors, particularly in cultural diversity as a multicultural community leader for more than 10 years.
“Health and wellbeing are very important to me, personally and professionally. It is important that every member of the community has equitable access to health and wellbeing services, as and when required. In particular, the vulnerable members including the cultural, religious, racial and linguistic diverse community members. This is critical to make our communities more inclusive, welcoming, respectful and safer,” Mr Awasthi said.
To see a ‘welcome’ video featuring our three new Board members please click on the ‘read more’ button below
Bendigo STI test video a bit of fun with a serious message – when was your last check?
We’ve had some fun making this little video for STI Testing Week.
The video is fun to get your attention but the message is very real – getting tested regularly for sexually transmissible infections is vital, particularly if you’re having casual sex or thinking about starting a family.
The test is easy and totally confidential.
Most STIs are easily treated but can have major health impacts such as infertility if left alone.
To watch the video click on the ‘read more’ button below.
Bendigo BetterConsult system means you will get much more out of an appointment with our doctors
We are always looking for better ways to improve your healthcare.
So it’s exciting to let you know BetterConsult has arrived at Bendigo Community Health Services to improve the experience and service for people seeing our doctors at the medical practice.
All clients making an appointment with one of our doctors will now get an SMS text message with a link to a BetterConsult questionnaire to fill out before arriving to see your doctor.
The questionnaire is safe and secure and allows you to let us know the reason you want to see the doctor and any important information your doctor needs to know so they can be ready to make the most of your appointment and give you the best healthcare information possible.
This includes better information on possible treatments and more time to make sure you fully understand what you need to improve your health.
A HealthShare survey has found that more than half of patients who see their doctor actually end up talking about something totally different to why they made the appointment so with BetterConsult we’re getting the information we need before you arrive so you can have more time to talk about your healthcare.
How BetterConsult works
#5wayschallenge – take on the 5 Ways to Wellbeing theme and you could win great prizes
UPDATE: It’s time for our final #5WaysChallenge theme.
Are you ready to take the challenge?
Check out this week’s theme and all the earlier ones below.
You can win great prizes by taking the up challenge.
Week 5 – Keep Learning
Have you always wanted to find your hidden talent or learn a new language? This week we challenge you to rediscover an old skill or learn something new such as saying hello in sign language! Maybe try drawing, painting or colouring. Learn from your parents by cooking with them! The final challenge is to stimulate your brain and Keep Learning.
Now use social media to share a picture or video of you taking on this week’s challenge, tag us and use #5WaysChallenge and you will go into the draw to win a weekly gift voucher prize. Everyone who takes on all five challenges goes into the draw to win a grand prize at the end of the #5WaysChallenge.
Don’t forget to challenge your friends, family, workmates or classmates to get involved by tagging them in each of the 5 Ways themes!
To see the Week 1, 2, 3 and 4 themes click on the ‘read more’ button below.
Bendigo NAIDOC flag raising ceremony goes ‘virtual’ on November 9
Bendigo’s NAIDOC flag raising ceremony will go ‘virtual’ on November 9.
The traditional flag raising ceremony at the Bendigo Town Hall will be live streamed from 11am on Monday, November 9.
The event will officially launch NAIDOC Week celebrations in Bendigo.
The flag raising ceremony will feature Dja Dja Wurrung Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony.
City of Greater Bendigo will launch its new Greater Bendigo Reconciliation Plan 2021-2025 during the event.
To watch the live stream tune into the City of Greater Bendigo’s Facebook page at 11am via: www.Facebook.com/CityofGreaterBendigo
For more information contact Fiona Machin at f.machin@bendigo.vic.gov.au
To download and print out a flyer for the Bendigo NAIDOC Flag Raising Ceremony click here
To learn more about NAIDOC Week celebrations click here
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Last updated: October 30, 2020
Bendigo Community Health Services sites are closed today for the public holiday
All Bendigo Community Health Services sites are closed today for the public holiday.
If you have an emergency ring 000 immediately.
If you need non-emergency, after-hours medical advice please try Nurse On Call 1300 606 024 or healthdirect GP Helpline on 1800 022 222.
Our sites will reopen as normal from 8am tomorrow.
You can learn more about our services or see available GP appointment times at www.bchs.com.au
Our sites are closed for Bendigo Cup Day public holiday
All Bendigo Community Health Services sites will be closed today for the Bendigo Cup Day public holiday.
We wish the Bendigo Jockey Club well with their biggest day of the year!
If you have an emergency ring 000 immediately.
If you need non-emergency, after-hours medical advice please try Nurse On Call 1300 606 024 or healthdirect GP Helpline on 1800 022 222.
Our Eaglehawk and Kangaroo Flat sites will reopen as normal at 8am tomorrow.
