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Bendigo Community Health Services

Locality: Bendigo, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5406 1200

Address: 165-171 Hargreaves Street 3550 Bendigo, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.bchs.com.au/

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25.01.2022 Good news on face masks from the State Government. Here's a great look at the changes to when and where you need to wear a face mask from midnight on Sunday. #StopTheSpread www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #ThereForYou

25.01.2022 The 'ring of steel' between regional Victoria and Melbourne will be removed at midnight on Sunday, November 8. The 25 kilometre limit on Melbourne residents leaving their homes will also be removed at this time. This is one of the major announcements just made by Premier Daniel Andrews as the Melbourne lockdown will come to an end at midnight tomorrow.... In other developments ... Changes from midnight tomorrow for Melbourne: All retail to reopen. Restaurants, cafes and bars to reopen with up to 50 people outdoors and 20 indoors. Beauty services to reopen provided masks are worn. Outdoor community sport for under 18s and outdoor non-contact sport for adults resumes. Four reasons to leave home removed. Outdoor gatherings remain at 10 people. Weddings increase to 10 people. Funerals increase to 20 people. Religous gatherings indoors up to 10 people plus one faith leader. Outside up to 20 people plus one faith leader. Other changes from midnight on Sunday, November 8 .... Gyms and fitness studios will open in Melbourne with a maximum of 20 people per space. Restaurants, cafes and bars will move to up to 70 people outdoors and 40 indoors with space requirements. Religious gatherings up to 50 people outside and 20 inside. Funerals indoors up to 20 mourners and outdoors up to 50 mourners. Indoor community sport and non-contact sport for those aged up to 18 to restart. www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou

25.01.2022 Just brilliant. Well done one and all! Let's stick with the rules. Keep getting tested if you have symptoms. Nearly there!... www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #StopTheSpread

25.01.2022 It's National Grandparents Day. A day dedicated to grandparents to thank them for their love and support and to celebrate everything they do for the community. Carers, child minders, counsellors, peace makers ... their list of 'duties' can be endless. What would we do without them right! This Coronavirus time has been so hard on grandparents not being able to see their families too and staying connected is so vital for mental health. So it's the perfect day to give your grand...parents (or parents) a call and say 'thank you' and just make sure they're going Okay. They will love it! It's also a day to remember grandparents lost and keep them close in your thoughts. #familyiseverything www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #grandparentsday Help Your Neighbour City of Greater Bendigo

24.01.2022 VALE - Ken Rogers (Elmore) 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. "Ken started to have some health issues, so took a step back from volunteering but continued on in The Shed as a member for the past four years, still making projects and helping others where he could. "Ken passed away peacefully on Saturday morning with his wife Pam by his side. "When our group members get back together after these COVID times it just won't be the same without Ken. "He will be sadly missed." BCHS extends our condolences to Pam and Ken's family. www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #Volunteers Elmore, Victoria Elmore Community #Elmore

24.01.2022 We've just posted five great opportunities on our careers page. We need a Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist to join our wonderful Early Childhood Intervention Services team, a Podiatrist for our Allied Health team and two Health Promotion and Community Engagement workers for our Strategy, Planning and Analysis team. Why not start 2021 with a whole new journey: https://www.bchs.com.au/careers/current-jobs www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #healthprofessionals #SpeechTherapy #OccupationalTherapy #HealthPromotion #Podiatry #communityhealth #healthcare #Bendigo #careers

23.01.2022 Home schooling is over. Primary aged students can return to school for the start of Term 4. Victorian Education minister James Merlino has just announced students across regional Victoria in prep to Year 6 will return to classes from October 5. Secondary school students will return on October 12. So, is this good or bad news for you? www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou

23.01.2022 Great news ... indoor gyms and fitness spaces have been given the green light to open in regional Victoria from midnight on Tuesday. They can have up to 20 people with a maximum of 10 per space and a density of 1 person per 8 square metres. School graduations are back on too. See all the changes for regional Victoria announced by Premier Daniel Andrews this morning:... Indoor pools will open to 20. Indoor sport will begin for those 18 and under. Food courts can open. Live music can resume as part of outdoor hospitality. School graduations can be held within school communities. For religious celebrations, 20 people can gather together indoors with their faith leader or 50 outdoors. Thanks to the efforts of the local community, from 11.59pm tonight, Greater Shepparton will also come into alignment with the rest of regional Victoria and then progress under these changes. "Regional Victorians should be proud of this success. Everyone should be proud of this success. Because soon, it will belong to our whole state," Premier Andrews said. "From hundreds of cases to single digits, we have driven this virus down. "And we are so close so close to beating this thing. "I’m asking each of you: keep going. "Dig deep. Stay strong. "Let’s win this fight, and let’s win it for good." www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou

22.01.2022 Sending a huge thanks to Share the Dignity, Bendigo co-ordinator and volunteers from Lauren + Co Share Bendigo and all the wonderful people in the community who donated so generously to the August Dignity Drive this year. We've just got a big donation of sanitary products which will help many of our clients struggling to make ends meet, especially through these Coronavirus times. Thank you everyone. #Kindness www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #ShareTheDignity

22.01.2022 Victoria is taking a step on the road to a Coronavirus normal at midnight with big changes for Melbourne and more from midnight on November 8 that effect regional Victoria too. Our Community Guide Nido has done this weekly video update for the Karen community to explain the changes and what they mean for you. If you have any questions please call our free Coronavirus Telephone Hotline to speak with one of our Karen staff between 1.30pm and 4pm Monday to Thursday on 5406 1254 ...or call/text 0437 418 984. See information sheets and videos in Karen, Dari and Dinka in our online Coronavirus Refugee Resource Hub: https://bit.ly/CoronavirusRefugees www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #StopTheSpread Bendigo Karen Youth Network Karen Culture and Social support foundation Inc. Karen Organisation of Bendigo Bendigo Neighbourhood Hub Htoo Moo Plaw (Bendigo) Murray PHN Help Your Neighbour Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services AMES Australia Victorian Multicultural Commission Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) Australian Migration Council - A M C Rural Australians for Refugees City of Greater Bendigo Wyndham Community and Education Centre Inc Hazeldene's Chicken Farm KR Castlemaine Nhill Learning Centre Wimmera Settlement Services Ros Spence MP Gabrielle Williams MP Dan Andrews Multicultural Australia Multicultural Centre for Women's Health Grampians Community Health Bendigo Health Haven; Home, Safe Maree Edwards Be.Bendigo AFL Central Victoria Sports Focus Believe in Bendigo Settlement Council of Australia Senator Anne Ruston Lisa Chesters MP Headspace Bendigo Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia - FECCA UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Karen News

22.01.2022 Did you know 1 in 3 adults aged 65 or over fall at least once a year. If living independently as you grow older is important then learning about the risk of falling is a must. Falls can result in hip fracture, permanent disability and even death. Thankfully, there's things you can do to reduce the risk of falling and our Active Living team has spent September raising awareness and letting the community know we're here to help. Our exercise physiologist Joel made this video to... give you more information about falls, being aware of the risks and why staying active is important. Well worth a watch if you plan on living independently! Learn more about our Active Living Program which features walking groups, strength training and diabetes group exercise sessions: https://bit.ly/ActiveLivingBendigo www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #ActiveLiving Help Your Neighbour City of Greater Bendigo Be.Bendigo

22.01.2022 The Chief Health Officer has issued an epidemic thunderstorm asthma forecast of HIGH today for the Mallee, Northern Country (includes Bendigo), South West and Wimmera weather districts. This means there is an increased chance of an epidemic thunderstorm asthma event occurring. Epidemic thunderstorm asthma is where a large number of people suddenly develop asthma symptoms over a short period of time and is thought to be triggered by a unique combination of high pollen levels and a certain type of thunderstorm. The Bureau of Meteorology works closely with the department to forecast the risk of an epidemic thunderstorm asthma event. It's really important you have a plan in place for asthma: https://bit.ly/AsthmaHayFever www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #asthma

21.01.2022 The December 2020 edition of our There For You E-news is out. It's our way of letting you know about the latest news and happenings around our sites. Check it out: https://bit.ly/ThereForYouDecember2020 www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou ... Help Your Neighbour

21.01.2022 Learn more about how e-scripts work: https://bit.ly/Bendigoescripts www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou

21.01.2022 Hi everyone. Sadly, Rusty has been found. It appears he died quickly from his injuries after being hit by a car earlier this week. Staff and clients at Nova House have buried him in his favourite garden with Peaches watching on. He will be sorely missed by our team, Nova clients and will always have a special place at BCHS. A big thanks to everyone who has shared our earlier post. We appreciate your kindness. #RIP Rusty. www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou

21.01.2022 There's so many 'frontline' workers out there from supermarkets, health care facilities and other essential businesses who have done such a wonderful job through an incredibly tough Coronavirus period in 2020. We know this can take a toll, especially given we all wonder what's ahead in 2021. We also know returning to work after the festive period can generate a range of emotions. If you or someone you know is struggling please reach out for help through our new HeadtoHelp Hub by calling 1800 595 212. Our staff are there to talk to you about these issues and help you through these times. It's okay to say you're not okay. www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #mentalhealth Be.Bendigo

20.01.2022 Bendigo Community Health Services pays tribute to Gordon McKern for a lifetime of passionate and dedicated work in the community. Gordon was a wonderful supporter of our organisation through the years, most recently learning more about our refugee communities and providing tickets through the Ulumbarra Foundation to ensure an art and culture experience. Greater Bendigo has lost a true 'treasure'. On behalf of the BCHS Board of Directors, management and staff we thank Gordon for his lifetime of commitment to community and offer our condolences to the McKern family. www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou

20.01.2022 How are you feeling right now? It's Day 4 of our 5 Ways to Wellbeing campaign and that means a focus on Connect! It’s so important to stay informed on your mental health and those around you so our La Trobe University public health student Adriana has created a great little video to help you stay connected in this Coronavirus pandemic. After you watch the video we'd love to hear more about how you're feeling in these COVID-19 times. To make that easy we've created a short su...rvey: https://bit.ly/5WaysToWellbeingSurvey The survey is anonymous and simply part of our 'Connect' theme to go with Adriana's video. We really appreciate your support in taking part. Thank you. Don't forget to Connect by reaching out to a loved one, friend or neighbour. One message can go a long way in helping you feel connected during times like these! Learn more about 5 Ways to Wellbeing: https://bit.ly/5WaysToWellbeing www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #Connect #5WaysToWellbeing #mentalhealth #COVID19 #Coronavirus Help Your Neighbour City of Greater Bendigo La Trobe University, Bendigo

20.01.2022 If you or anyone you know needs help with food or goods please use this City of Greater Bendigo Bendigo Food Relief listing. The updated list covers all Bendigo organisations providing food relief and where to access this support: http://bit.ly/BendigoFoodRelief www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #ThereForYou

20.01.2022 We've made a list of pharmacies in the City of Greater Bendigo and wider region who have let us know they're using e-scripts to make processing prescription medications faster, easier and safer. Is your pharmacy on the list? Check it out: https://bit.ly/Bendigoescripts www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #escripts Help Your Neighbour Bendigo Health Be.Bendigo

20.01.2022 Good news - it’s the end of masks outside very soon. That’s one of the changes revealed by Premier Dan Andrews this morning with Victoria set to hit 80% doubled vaxed on Friday. Below are all the changes we can look forward to . After record vaccination rates that will soon see Victoria become one of the most vaccinated places in the world, our state is set on a path back to normal living resembling our pre-COVID lives. Thanks to the hard work of millions of Victorians who t...Continue reading

20.01.2022 Our Men's Health Clinic nurse practitioner Peter Strange is back doing what he does best on Thursday - talking up men's health and why men must take this seriously. If you're a man listening to Pete speak will be one of the best things you do this week. If you're a wife, partner, loved one or friend then getting that man you care about to listen to Pete is a great thing to do. Well done City of Greater Bendigo for raising awareness of men's health and thanks for getting us involved. Learn about our Men's Health Clinic: https://www.bchs.com.au/mens-health www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #menshealth #men

20.01.2022 As the curtain falls on Nursing In The Community Week we've grabbed a favourite and added some new pictures and videos as an ongoing tribute to not only our great nurses but all those working across Australia to care for their communities and keep them safe. Where would we be without them! A big thanks to all nurses. What a job you do! www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #NursesWhereYouNeedThem Australian College of Nursing Nursing Help Your Neighbour I Heart Bendigo City of Greater Bendigo Bendigo Health Heathcote Health Castlemaine Health Nurses Jenny Mikakos MP Be.Bendigo

19.01.2022 Remembrance Day Today we remember all Australians who have served and made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;... Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. It's long been a tradition at BCHS that we honour this day with this handmade wreath of poppies. #LestWeForget The Australian War Memorial will live stream the National Ceremony from 10.45am with coverage on ABC. The Australian community is encouraged to stop and join the traditional one minute of silence at 11am. www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #RemembranceDay #RemembertoRemember Bendigo District RSL Bendigo District RSL Veterans Support

18.01.2022 If you have symptoms, please get tested and get tested today. That's the clear message from our Premier Dan Andrews this morning during his daily Coronavirus update. It's such a great message. Remember last time we were in this spot ... COVID-19 all but gone in our community. THEN we got complacent and here we are today. So if you have any symptoms please get tested. Please continue to follow the rules, wash those hands, #MaskUpBendigo and keep social distancing. Where we go... from here is totally up to us. Follow the rules and we'll be fine. Flout them and, well, we don't even want to think about that. Here's where to get tested in Bendigo: http://bit.ly/BendigoCOVIDtesting #PlayYourRole #StopTheSpread #InThisTogether www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #InThisTogether Help Your Neighbour City of Greater Bendigo Be.Bendigo Bendigo Foodshare Haven; Home, Safe

17.01.2022 What brilliant news! This makes us proud and honoured to work in the City of Greater Bendigo and play a role in cultural diversity and inclusion by supporting refugee and multicultural communities with their health and wellbeing needs. We are a welcoming city. People who live in Bendigo know that well but this recognition means we can now show the world. There are so many great organisations in Greater Bendigo that play such important roles in supporting our multicultural communities and we hope they and the entire community are as proud of this wonderful recognition as we are today. Well done everyone! Now let's get on to the point of 'excelling'! www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #WithRefugees

17.01.2022 Join us for a week of online cultural celebrations as part of ‘The Whole Village into One Digital Stage’ festival on 18 22 January at 10:00 am 2:00 pm. Eve...ry day of the festival has a different theme with prizes to be won. Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/multicultural-festival-the-who or contact Tinatin at 0412 418 596, [email protected]

17.01.2022 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.... www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #communityhealth

17.01.2022 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. www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #kindness Help Your Neighbour

16.01.2022 Christmas came early for BCHS today! We have had a very exciting visit from Chris Stenton from the Refugee and Asylum seeker Toy Drive (RASTD). RASTD have been kindly donating quality Christmas toys and presents to the Bendigo refugee community for a few years now. Here at BCHS we really appreciate the care and joy this generosity brings. ... Ku Htee, Tha Hay and Abbie had a sneaky peek however we can’t wait to find out what else is inside. We hope this brings a lot of smiles to the children of our refugee community this Christmas. Learn more about our Refugee Services here https://www.bchs.com.au/refugees www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #ThereForYou Refugee & Asylum Seeker Toy Drive City of Greater Bendigo Bendigo Karen Youth Network Karen Organisation of Bendigo Migration Council Australia - MCA Murray PHN Victorian Multicultural Commission Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) Maree Edwards MP #ChristmasToyDrive #BendigoRefugeeCommunity #rastoydrive

16.01.2022 Our Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer Gerard Jose, management and staff would like to congratulate Ken on a wonderful career. Ken has done so much to support and improve the lives of disadvantaged communities with Haven; Home, Safe. He has been a great supporter of BCHS and instrumental in our partnership work with Haven to deliver many great initiatives through the years. We would like to thank Ken for his unwavering support of community, the disadvantaged and our organisation and wish him the very best for the future. Thank you Ken. www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #ThereForYou

16.01.2022 We share this post in support of Reproductive Health Leave Day and Women's Health Loddon Mallee's call that equity at work means having your health issues taken seriously, including reproductive health issues. Reproductive health leave would provide leave provisions for health workers experiencing symptoms or treatments linked to menopause, poly-cystic ovarian syndrome, sperm and egg donations, terminations, assisted reproduction, gender reassignment and other conditions. The...se treatments and conditions place a disproportionate drain on women and trans people to rely on sick leave. For gender equity to be made a reality, reproductive health leave is essential. Learn more about the Victorian Health and Community Services Union (HACSU) call for reproductive health leave: https://www.reproductivehealthleave.com.au/ #YouAreAPriority #ItsAllEssentialCare #GenderEqualRecovery #ReproductiveHealthLeaveIsEssential You have the right to safe and appropriate healthcare, at all times, including during a pandemic. This means that the health care services that you access are high quality and safe spaces; are culturally appropriate and use interpreters; are open to questions and communication that helps you make the right healthcare choices for your situation; provide accurate and evidence based information; respect your privacy; and respect your pronouns and relationships. If you or someone you know has questions about accessing sexual and reproductive health services, please call 1800 My Options on 1800 696 784. You have the right to make your own choices regarding your sexual and reproductive health. If you feel like someone is controlling these choices by using pressure or violence, please call 1800RESPECT 1800 737 732. www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou

15.01.2022 We are getting questions to our free Coronavirus Telephone Hotline about restrictions changes for Melbourne and regional Victoria. Our Community Guide Ma Paw answers these questions and explains more about the changes and what they mean for you in a weekly video update. If you have any questions call our telephone hotline between 1.30pm and 4pm Monday to Thursday on 5406 1254 or call/text 0437 418 984. See information sheets and videos in Karen, Dari and Dinka in our online C...oronavirus Refugee Resource Hub: https://bit.ly/CoronavirusRefugees www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #StopTheSpread Bendigo Karen Youth Network Karen Culture and Social support foundation Inc. Karen Organisation of Bendigo Bendigo Neighbourhood Hub Htoo Moo Plaw (Bendigo) Murray PHN Help Your Neighbour Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services AMES Australia Victorian Multicultural Commission Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) Australian Migration Council - A M C Rural Australians for Refugees City of Greater Bendigo Wyndham Community and Education Centre Inc Hazeldene's Chicken Farm KR Castlemaine Nhill Learning Centre Wimmera Settlement Services Ros Spence MP Gabrielle Williams MP Dan Andrews Multicultural Australia Multicultural Centre for Women's Health Grampians Community Health Bendigo Health Haven; Home, Safe Maree Edwards MP Be.Bendigo AFL Central Victoria Sports Focus Believe in Bendigo Settlement Council of Australia Senator Anne Ruston Lisa Chesters MP Headspace Bendigo Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia - FECCA UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency Karen News

15.01.2022 Monday means time for another #5WaysChallenge theme. The challenge theme for Week 3 of our challenge is ... Connect! It's all about connecting with those around us. Catch up with a friend or co-worker on a walk or connect over video chat. Checking on your friends and family is important. What will you do to Connect this week? 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! The #5WaysChallenge is all about getting you to look after your mental health which has never been more important! It's great to be teaming up with YMCA Youth Services Bendigo, Intereach, Bendigo Loddon Primary Care Partnership, Kalianna School Bendigo, Healthy Heart of Victoria, City of Greater Bendigo and Weeroona College Bendigo to promote 5 Ways to Wellbeing and this #5WaysChallenge. Thanks for all your support! Learn more about the 5 Ways to Wellbeing: https://bit.ly/5WaysToWellbeing www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #mentalhealth Help Your Neighbour Bendigo Foodshare The Royal Melbourne Hospital AFL Central Victoria

15.01.2022 Well they do say winners are grinners and we have living proof that's right! Check out the BIG smiles on these happy winners of the Child Protection Week Colouring Competition hosted by our Strong Families team. Oscar was so excited when he saw 'Woody' on the Toy Story book in his prize pack. Luckily there were some things his brothers could use like a novel by Andy Griffiths and Uno. Hayley was looking forward to using the Frozen sticker and colour pack from her prizes. Hunt...er was all about the classic Barrel of Monkeys game. Hunter's mum said it's all he could talk about when he found out he'd won! Hunter’s brothers were a little disappointed their names hadn't been drawn but thanks to our friends at Good360 Australia they received a Junior Empower Pack and that made them happy. The Strong Families program is always thinking about children in the community and this competition was a great way to celebrate kids and provide some extra school holidays fun. Thank you to everyone who took part. Learn more about our Strong Families program and how they care for children and families in City of Greater Bendigo: https://bit.ly/ChildProtectionWeekBCHS www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #children #family Play Your Part Luke Donnellan MP Gabrielle Williams MP

15.01.2022 If you live in the Holdsworth Road area please keep an eye out for our much-loved therapy cat Rusty. He's been missing since Tuesday and our Nova House staff are fearing the worst. His offsider Peaches is fretting pretty badly too. Rusty and Peaches do a wonderful job helping people who come to Nova House facing a tough time in their lives. He is greatly missed and we'd love to have him back. We have posts on sites such as Lost Pets to try and find him. If you have any information please email us on [email protected] or call 5406 1200 during business hours. Thank you everyone. www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #cats #pets

15.01.2022 This is just brilliant. Dr Katie Snow is much-loved in our organisation and by her patients so it's just wonderful to see her work recognised with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Victorian GP in Training of the Year Award. Dr Katie has done so much for her clients as part of our Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health Team and this award is worthy reward. We are very proud of Dr Katie. It's been a big month for Dr Katie who also received her Fellowship Certificate in August. Congratulations to all the RACGP award winners this year. Your work during these Coronavirus times has been so valuable for communities. www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou

14.01.2022 Got a feeling we might be doing quite a few of these 'heat safety' posts this summer but it's been a while and here's a little reminder for you. It's going to get very hot for the next two days in Greater Bendigo as a big heatwave hovers over Australia. That means you have to look after yourself and others. Drink plenty of water and get prepared early. If you're not sure what you should be doing in a heatwave here's a few tips we have put together: http://bit.ly/HeatHealthDay www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #heathealth Help Your Neighbour City of Greater Bendigo

14.01.2022 All Bendigo Community Health Services sites will be closed today for the Bendigo Cup Day public holiday. Sites will reopen as normal from 8am tomorrow. If you have an emergency call 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. And while our Client Services staff are taking a well earned break today, you can still book an appointment for a first or second COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine by using this link: https://bit.ly/BCHSCOVIDVaccineClinic Or give them a call tomorrow on 5406 1200 when they're back on deck if that's easier for you. www.bchs.com.au | #BCHS #ThereForYou

13.01.2022 We love this Loddon Songbirds 'Virtual Community Choir' idea from Primary Care Partnership and Loddon Shire Council. "We don't all sound the same when we sing or play but we all feel the same". So true! Singing brings joy and joy is rocket fuel for our mental health and wellbeing! So if you live in the Loddon area and love to sing or always wanted to try but are worried about how you might sound, well, this is so perfect for you. You will join the choir by Zoom from your own ...home but everyone's microphones will be off so it doesn't matter how you sound ... just sing from the top of your lungs and love every minute. Musician James Rigby will lead this joyful experience. Loddon Songbirds starts at 10am on November 5 and run Thursdays for six weeks. So warm up your dulcet tones ... it's time to sing! To register contact Bethea at PCP via email [email protected] or 0417 520 249. www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #LoddonSongbirds #singing #song #choir #music #community #findyourvoice Help Your Neighbour

13.01.2022 We are looking for complimentary therapists to partner in an exciting new project hosting therapeutic groups for people with refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds in Bendigo. Our aim with this Foundation House funded project is to work with people who have lived experience and symptoms of trauma to help them manage and increase their mental health and wellbeing. We need caring, thoughtful and motivated therapists who have an interest in working with this client group and a wi...llingness to learn more about trauma and culturally informed practices. We're particularly interested in areas such as massage, yoga, naturopathy/herbal medicine, nutritional and dietary support, creative arts therapy, movement therapy and physiotherapy, acupuncture. Here's how to get involved: https://bit.ly/ComplimentaryTherapistsEOI www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #refugees Help Your Neighbour City of Greater Bendigo

13.01.2022 It's another really hot day in Bendigo so we've got water on hand for our consumers. Drinking plenty of water is one of the things you must do to stay safe during hot days like these. What else can you do? Here's a few tips so you can take care of yourself and others: http://bit.ly/HeatHealthDay To see heat health information translated in Karen and Dari visit our Bushfire and Summer Safety Refugee Resource Hub: https://bit.ly/BushfireSummerSafetyRefugeeHub www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS#ThereForYou #summer

12.01.2022 Wonderful to get this great 'thank you' certificate from Wildlife Victoria recognising the efforts of our staff in raising money to support those impacted by horrendous bushfires last summer. Wildlife Victoria do such fantastic work and we can't thank them enough! With summer fast approaching it's so important you get ready in areas as bushfire safety, heat health, asthma/hay fever plans and even flash fooding with the Victoria State Emergency Service warning that's a danger given forecasts for wet months ahead. Remember, Bendigo had a Code Red Day on November 11 last year so that shows we need to get ready now. If you need hints on heat health use this link http://bit.ly/HeatHealthDay or asthma/hay fever use this link https://bit.ly/AsthmaHayFever Take care! www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #summersafety

12.01.2022 COMMUNITY SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Saturday has been declared a day of Total Fire Ban in the Mallee, Wimmera and Northern Country districts of Victoria. Greater Bendigo sits in the Northern Country district. No fires can be lit in the open air between 12.01am and 11.59pm on Saturday. CFA (Country Fire Authority) advises people living in areas at risk of fire to activate their bush fire plan. www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #TotalFireBan

12.01.2022 Wonderful to have a visit from Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation Melissa Horne MP and Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards MP today so we could update them on a new project we're working on with Gamblers Help Anglicare and Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation. The project will see translated videos and information booklets raising awareness around problem gambling, staying safe online, online gaming and where to get help if needed. We'll be launching this very soon so exciting times. Thanks for the visit! www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou

12.01.2022 Our wonderful Exercise Physiologists Ash and Joel were worried about their clients staying active with 'group' sessions on hold for so long due to Coronavirus, so they made this great 'virtual' exercise session for them to follow from the comfort of home. The video has had more than 200 views on our YouTube channel so we thought we should share with the community. Ash and Joel show you how to do each warm up, exercise and warm down. They run our great Active Living Program which features Exercise Physiology, strength training, walking groups, Falls and Balance Group and Diabetes Exercise Session Group. Learn more about the program and how we can help you stay healthy and living independently: https://bit.l/ActiveLivingBendigo www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #ActiveLiving

11.01.2022 Everyone travelling into Victoria from anywhere in Australia will need a permit from 5.59pm today. The new 'traffic light permit system' will allow Victoria to rate regions across Australia as green, orange or red depending on the Coronavirus risk. It's designed to give Victorians greater certainty when travelling too. To learn more about the new traffic light permit system click on the picture below. #StopTheSpread www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #ThereForYou

11.01.2022 The September edition of our There For You E-news is out and here's a sneak peek at some of the great stories you'll see: HeadtoHelp hub opens at Kangaroo Flat to provide more mental health support. Dr Katie Snow wins prestigious GP award.... E-scripts: Your prescription medication scripts are now available by email or SMS. New partnership with Centre for Non-Violence raises awareness in refugee communities about domestic and family violence and what to do if you're experiencing such behaviour. New mobile number launched for free Coronavirus Telephone Hotline. Focus on Goodstart Kangaroo Flat - our newest healthy lifestyle champions. Bendigo Community Health Services La Trobe University Award winner revealed. Meet our team: A spotlight on the Active Living Program. Member's Corner: Good nominations received for Board of Directors election. Women's Health Clinic team make a special Your Body, Your Life video series for Women's Health Week to raise awareness of important issues in community. To read our There For You e-news click on this link: http://bit.ly/ThereForYouSeptember2020 www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou

11.01.2022 It's World Kindness Day. And let's face it, kindness has never been more important than this year. So, what can you do to make someone's day? From a simple smile to flowers to a phone call out of the blue. Remember, sometimes it's just the smallest things that have the greatest impact. Good luck! www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #WorldKindnessDay #MakeKindnessTheNorm #kindness #generosity #kind... The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation Help Your Neighbour See more

10.01.2022 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. The event will launch Bendigo Naidoc Week celebrations. 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. Watch the live stream at www.Facebook.com/CityofGrea...terBendigo from 11am on November 9. For more information contact Fiona Machin at [email protected] Download and print out this flyer for the Bendigo NAIDOC Flag Raising Ceremony: http://bit.ly/BendigoNAIDOC2020 www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #NAIDOC #NAIDOCWeek2020 Help Your Neighbour National NAIDOC Victorian Naidoc

09.01.2022 A big thank you to Sunshine Bendigo for providing some wonderful goods to help our Strong Families team support a family in need during these challenging Coronavirus times. We value our partnership with Sunshine who do a fantastic job in providing quality pre-loved baby goods and nursery furniture to support agencies such as ours in looking after families. This time around our Strong Families team was able to provide a cot, blankets and baby clothes to a family with a newborn baby. This sort of help eases the burden on families during an often challenging and expensive time. We are really appreciative of organisations like Sunshine who help us to help others," our Strong Families team manager Liz said. Thank you Sunshine! Keep up the great work! www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou

09.01.2022 Give is the 5 Ways to Wellbeing challenge this week. It's about helping those around us. Doing good deeds is important for our wellbeing, giving us a sense of purpose. ... Examples of how you can pay it forward are: Pay for a free coffee to someone you don’t know. Give a friend or family member a compliment. Write a letter to an elderly friend or neighbour. Try to find a way to help those around you each day. Don't forget to send us a picture or video of you taking the 'Give' 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. Challenge your friends, family, workmates or classmates to get involved by tagging them in each of the 5 Ways themes! The #5WaysChallenge is all about getting you to look after your mental health which has never been more important! We're teaming up with YMCA Youth Services Bendigo, Intereach, Bendigo Loddon Primary Care Partnership, Kalianna School Bendigo, Healthy Heart of Victoria, City of Greater Bendigo and Weeroona College Bendigo to promote 5 Ways to Wellbeing and this #5WaysChallenge. Thanks for all your support! Learn more about the 5 Ways to Wellbeing: https://bit.ly/5WaysToWellbeing www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #mentalhealth Help Your Neighbour The Royal Melbourne Hospital

08.01.2022 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. www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #Thereforyou

08.01.2022 Masks to stay for the rest of the year. Premier Daniel Andrews has used his morning media conference to confirm we'll be wearing masks for some time. "If we're going to have that ring of steel gone on the 8th, and we're going to have people from Melbourne travelling into regional Victoria and vice versa - and that's important for tourism, for compassionate reasons, for lots of different reasons - masks need to be with us, across the whole state, for some time," Mr Andrews sa...id. "I know it's frustrating, I know that no one particularly enjoys wearing a mask ... but at the same time, it's a very low price to pay for potentially a very significant benefit. We'll be wearing masks, I think, at least till the end of the year, and we could be wearing masks into next year." What do you think? www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #MaskUpBendigo

08.01.2022 Very well done everyone! Please stay vigilant. Let's never go back there! www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #StopTheSpread

08.01.2022 Our Community Guide Nido takes the Karen community through the latest Coronavirus restriction changes that came into effect at midnight. If you have any questions please call our FREE Coronavirus Telephone Hotline between 1.30pm and 4pm Monday to Thursday on 5406 1254 or call/text 0437 418 984. See all the translated information sheets and videos in Karen, Dari and Dinka in our online Coronavirus Refugee Resource Hub by using this link: https://bit.ly/CoronavirusRefugees www....bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou Bendigo Karen Youth Network Karen Culture and Social support foundation Inc. Karen Organisation of Bendigo Bendigo Neighbourhood Hub Htoo Moo Plaw (Bendigo) Murray PHN Help Your Neighbour AMES Australia Victorian Multicultural Commission Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) Australian Migration Council - A M C Rural Australians for Refugees City of Greater Bendigo Wyndham Community and Education Centre Inc Hazeldene's Chicken Farm KR Castlemaine Nhill Learning Centre Wimmera Settlement Services Ros Spence MP Dan Andrews Multicultural Australia Multicultural Centre for Women's Health Grampians Community Health Bendigo Health Haven; Home, Safe Maree Edwards MP Be.Bendigo AFL Central Victoria Sports Focus Believe in Bendigo Settlement Council of Australia Senator Anne Ruston Lisa Chesters MP Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia - FECCA

08.01.2022 Good news ... lockdown is ending at midnight. But there's new rules in place. Here's the statement from Premier Daniel Andrews outlining what you can and can't do from midnight .... I’ll cut straight to the chase, today is good news....Continue reading

08.01.2022 We've made a great new flyer for our NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme physiotherapy team. They were keen to let everyone know they're ready to help you and your family: Set goals. Find fun ways to put therapy into daily life. Monitor progress. Improve a child's strength and movement so they can participate in their community.... See our new flyer: https://bit.ly/NDISphysiotherapy www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #NDIS #physiotherapy #children #family #therapy

07.01.2022 Our sites are now displaying the #16 Days of Activism orange symbol showing we support the call to end all violence against women and gender-based violence in general. There is no excuse. It's time replace excuses with action and we all have a role in that. Thanks to the City of Greater Bendigo and Greater Bendigo Against Family Violence for your support and wonderful work this week. #16Days #16DaysOfActivism #IDEVAW2020 #OrangeTheWorld #respectis #callitout #SayNoToViolence #16DaysCampaign

07.01.2022 Did you know medication scripts can now be sent to you by email or text message? Yep, e-scripts has arrived. Our GPs and health professionals can send your script straight to you or someone you nominate. Then you just take your phone into the pharmacy so they can scan the barcode or token (QR Code) to get the information they need. Too easy! No more waiting for that hard copy to arrive or looking through piles of papers or fishing through draws around the house trying to find where you left that script! Some Bendigo pharmacies are even using apps that allow you to then send the script straight to them from the couch. We've put together an information sheet to explain e-scripts. Check it out: https://bit.ly/Bendigoescripts www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #escripts Help Your Neighbour City of Greater Bendigo Be.Bendigo

07.01.2022 Laughter really is the best medicine. It draws people together, helps us to connect and releases those feel-good chemicals that we call endorphins. You can get your daily dose of laughter right here in Bendigo! ... This Feel Good Friday, the Health Promotion team visited the Bendigo Laughter Club. It’s free, it’s fun, it’s contagious and it can contribute to stress relief! What’s more to love? The Laughter Club meets at Ewing Park (near the playground) each Saturday morning at 8:30am. You can head to https://www.laughterclubsvic.org.au/ for more information on Laughter Club. Visit our 5 Ways blog for National Mental Health Month at: https://bit.ly/octoberactioncalendar we have been updating the blog with new 5 Ways planners, mindfulness sheets and more! www.bchs.com.au | #BCHS #ThereForYou Healthy Greater Bendigo City of Greater BendigoBendigo Loddon Primary Care Partnership Murray PHN Bendigo Regional YMCA headspace Bendigo Volunteering Bendigo #Bendigo #GreaterBendigo #5WaysToWellbeing #mentalhealth #takenotice #beactive #give #connect #takenotice #wellbeing #communityhealth

06.01.2022 Have you heard about the exciting new concept from the BHive Bendigo team to create a 'Villages' platform encouraging you and your neighbours to communicate more and do all sorts of cool stuff like look after each other, share resources and make use of each other's skills. It's all about building a sharing community! If you think this is a great idea then why not become a Bendigo Villages Champion and put yourself at the centre of your neighbourhood. As a Villages Champion you will be supported to help test the platform from October 1. The BHive team need to hear from you by Thursday. Register your interest: www.bhive.coop/get-involved Learn more about the Villages idea via the link above or click on the picture to read this story from The Bendigo Advertiser. www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #VillagesBendigo

05.01.2022 Victoria will ease Coronavirus restrictions tomorrow Friday, October 29, from 6.00pm after reaching 80 per cent of the population having both doses of the COVID-19 vaccines. Metro and Regional Victoria will have the opportunity to reunite. Project worker Tha Hay explains what the new easing of restrictions for the Karen community. Great job Tha Hay and thank you for the update. ... If you have any questions about the restrictions, the COVID-19 vaccine or vaccine certificates, please call our FREE Coronavirus Telephone Hotline between 1.30pm and 4pm Monday to Friday on 5406 1254 or call/text 0437 418 984. See more translated information in Karen, Dari and Dinka in our Coronavirus Refugee Resource Hub: https://bit.ly/CoronavirusRefugees www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #ThereForYou City of Greater Bendigo Connect Greater Bendigo Healthy Greater Bendigo Karen Youth Network - KYN Karen Organisation of Bendigo Australian Karen Organisation Victoria Nhill Karen Group Wimmera Settlement Services Wyndham Community and Education Centre Inc Nhill Learning Centre Grampians Community Health Murray PHN Ros Spence MP AMES Australia Victorian Multicultural Commission Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) Multicultural Australia Multicultural Centre for Women's Health Sports Focus Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) Migration Council Australia - MCA Maree Edwards MP

05.01.2022 Thunderstorm asthma. Hay fever. Coronavirus. Spring can be a tough time for people who suffer from asthma and hay fever with Coronavirus to deal with this year as well. Our Community Guide Ma Paw has made this video to tell the Karen community more about Thunderstorm Asthma, why it's dangerous and where you can go to get information and warnings. There's also some tips around hay fever and Coronavirus. Well done Ma Paw!... If you have any questions please call our FREE Coronavirus Telephone Hotline between 1.30pm and 4pm Monday to Thursday on 5406 1254 or call/text 0437 418 984. See information sheets and videos in Karen, Dari and Dinka in our online Coronavirus Refugee Resource Hub: https://bit.ly/CoronavirusRefugees www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #ThunderstormAsthma #Asthma #Hayfever #Coronavirus Bendigo Karen Youth Network Karen Culture and Social support foundation Inc. Karen Organisation of Bendigo Bendigo Neighbourhood Hub Htoo Moo Plaw (Bendigo) Murray PHN Help Your Neighbour Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services AMES Australia Victorian Multicultural Commission Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) Australian Migration Council - A M C Rural Australians for Refugees City of Greater Bendigo Wyndham Community and Education Centre Inc Hazeldene's Chicken Farm KR Castlemaine Nhill Learning Centre Wimmera Settlement Services Ros Spence MP Dan Andrews Multicultural Australia Multicultural Centre for Women's Health Grampians Community Health Bendigo Health Haven; Home, Safe Maree Edwards MP Be.Bendigo AFL Central Victoria Sports Focus Believe in Bendigo Settlement Council of Australia Senator Anne Ruston Lisa Chesters MP Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia - FECCA Victorian Department of Health & Human Services Better Health Channel

04.01.2022 Bendigo Community Health Services has three Occupational Therapist positions available. We have a full-time and part-time position with our Early Childhood Intervention Services team and a part-time position in the School Readiness Program. Applications must address the key selection criteria and arrive before the closing time of 4pm on Sunday, February 28. Learn more at https://www.bchs.com.au/careers/current-jobs

04.01.2022 The October 2020 edition of our There For You E-news is ready for you to enjoy. It's all about keeping you up-to-date with the news and happenings around our sites. Here's a sneak peek at some of the great stories and posts in our latest E-news:... Community health nurses help Bendigo Spirit get ready for their 2020 WNBL campaign. Our special history captured in wonderful anniversary video. A new campaign to create a healthier and happier community means you could win $1500 for your early living service, school or workplace through our Achievement Program competition. It's been difficult to get a good night's sleep in these Coronavirus days. We've made a great video to help you there! Asthma and hay fever is on the rise as the grass pollen season arrives. What should you do to reduce the risk? HeadtoHelp Hub created to make sure more people struggling with mental health get the support they need. Meet our team: Our Exercise Physiologists film a 'virtual' education session for you to do at home. Member's Corner: You're invited to our 'virtual' AGM on November 12. Find out all the details. An extraordinary year. The road ahead. New Life Members. Board election results. Wonderful career opportunities available at Bendigo Community Health Services now. Time to check out our There For You E-News. To read the full edition of our October There For You E-News use this link: https://bit.ly/ThereForYouOctober2020 To see past editions of There For You and subscribe so you don't miss the next edition use this link: http://bit.ly/ThereForYouEnewsSubscribe www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #communityhealth

04.01.2022 It's been a terrible year. Hardship all round. Isolation. Missing family. Missing friends. So many restrictions and rules. Do this ... do that. Well, we saw this on social media this morning and wanted to share with you. Partly to start your Friday on a bright note. A little to remind you that while it's easy to think otherwise there's still 'good' around. And a lot to remind you that while it's tough going at the moment, our world is still home to some beautiful happenings and wonderful people with great hearts. And we reckon that's what we should all hold dear from today. Have a great Friday everyone. Stay safe. Stay well. Enjoy! www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #GoodInTheWorld

03.01.2022 The five-day Victorian lockdown will end at midnight. Our Community Guide Ma Paw explains in Karen language what new restrictions will be put in place. If you have questions or concerns please call our FREE Coronavirus Telephone Hotline between 1.30pm and 4pm Monday to Thursday on 5406 1254 or call/text 0437 418 984. See more translated Coronavirus information in Karen, Dari and Dinka in our Coronavirus Refugee Resource Hub: https://bit.ly/CoronavirusRefugees www.bchs.com.au ...I #BCHS #thereforyou #WithRefugees Bendigo Karen Youth Network Karen Culture and Social Support Foundation Inc Karen Organisation of Bendigo Bendigo Neighbourhood Hub Htoo Moo Plaw (Bendigo) Murray PHN AMES Australia Victorian Multicultural Commission Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) Australian Migration Council - A M C Rural Australians for Refugees Rural Australians for Refugees - Bendigo City of Greater Bendigo Wyndham Community and Education Centre Inc Hazeldene's Chicken Farm KR Castlemaine Nhill Learning Centre Wimmera Settlement Services Ros Spence MP Multicultural Australia Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) Multicultural Centre for Women's Health Grampians Community Health Haven; Home, Safe Maree Edwards MP Be.Bendigo AFL Central Victoria Sports Focus Settlement Council of Australia Senator Anne Ruston Lisa Chesters MP Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia - FECCA Believe in Bendigo Migration Council Australia - MCA Alex Hawke MP Marlene Kairouz MP Bendigo Health

03.01.2022 We're in for a hot weekend Bendigo. Our Health Promotion team wants you to see this great message from Dental Health Services Victoria that water is so much better than sugary drinks on days like these. Stay cool everyone! Learn more about how our Health Promotion team can help you, your business, school, sporting group or community organisation: http://bit.ly/healthpromotionBCHS Here's a few more tips on how to safely get through a hot weekend: http://bit.ly/HeatHealthDay www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #ThereForYou #heat

03.01.2022 We've teamed up with the Centre for Non Violence to launch a new campaign raising awareness about family and domestic violence for refugee communities. The Coronavirus pandemic has seen a rise in reports of this type of violence and it's so important to create awareness across communities. Campaign videos and information sheets explain the different types of family and domestic violence, what to do if you are experiencing this behaviour and provide vital links to great suppor...t organisations such as the Centre for Non-Violence, inTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence and safe steps Family Violence Response Centre. This video is for the Karen community but we just finishing off Dari and Dinka versions too. You can find these resources in our Coronavirus Refugee Resource Hub https://bit.ly/CoronavirusRefugees or learn more about the new domestic and family violence refugee community awareness campaign here: http://bit.ly/DomesticViolenceAwarenessRefugees www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #WithRefugees #FamilyViolence #Domesticviolence #SayNoToViolence #Multicultural Bendigo Karen Youth Network Karen Culture and Social support foundation Inc. Karen Organisation of Bendigo Bendigo Neighbourhood Hub Htoo Moo Plaw (Bendigo) Murray PHN Help Your Neighbour Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services AMES Australia Victorian Multicultural Commission Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) Australian Migration Council - A M C Rural Australians for Refugees City of Greater Bendigo Wyndham Community and Education Centre Inc Hazeldene's Chicken Farm KR Castlemaine Nhill Learning Centre Wimmera Settlement Services Ros Spence MP Gabrielle Williams MP Dan Andrews Multicultural Australia Multicultural Centre for Women's Health Grampians Community Health Bendigo Health Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) Bendigo Foodshare Haven; Home, Safe Maree Edwards MP MOR for Bendigo Be.Bendigo Believe in Bendigo Settlement Council of Australia New Humans of Australia Senator Anne Ruston Lisa Chesters MP Headspace Bendigo Respect Victoria Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia - FECCA

02.01.2022 We're increasing the opening hours of our new HeadtoHelp Hub to support more people in the community who are struggling in life. We know it's sometimes hard to get to an appointment during working hours, so now you can see our staff until 8pm on a Tuesday or Thursday and from 10am to 2pm on a Saturday. It's all about trying to make sure the hub is available when you need it. To make an appointment call 1800 595 212. Learn more about the hub: https://bit.ly/HeadtoHelp www.bchs....com.au I #BCHS #ThereForYou #mentalhealth Murray PHN City of Greater Bendigo Help Your Neighbour Bendigo Foodshare Haven; Home, Safe Bendigo Health Bendigo, Victoria The Bendigo Advertiser Bendigo Karen Youth Network

02.01.2022 If you're experiencing family violence there are excellent organisations to help you. Some of these organisations are struggling to get their messaging out today due to Facebook's decision to restrict content access so we're supporting them by sharing contact details. We have created domestic violence awareness videos in Karen, Dari and Dinka: https://bit.ly/DomesticFamilyViolenceRefugees www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #familyviolence #domesticviolenceawareness Centre for Non Violence

02.01.2022 It's going to get very hot in Bendigo over the next few days. Drinking plenty of water, staying cool, planning outings for the morning, checking fans and airconditioners are working and never leaving children or pets in the car are some of the things you must do. Our Community Guide Ma Paw has made this great video for the Karen community to raise awareness about the dangers of extreme heat and how to stay safe. This is part of our new Bushfire and Summer Safety Refugee Resou...rce Hub. Click on the link below to get the information in the language you need. Stay safe! Karen information: http://bit.ly/SummerSafetyKaren Dari information: http://bit.ly/SummerSafetyDari Dinka information: http://bit.ly/SummerSafetyDinka www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou Bendigo Karen Youth Network Karen Culture and Social support foundation Inc. Karen Organisation of Bendigo Bendigo Neighbourhood Hub Htoo Moo Plaw (Bendigo) Murray PHN AMES Australia Victorian Multicultural Commission Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA) Australian Migration Council - A M C Rural Australians for Refugees Rural Australians for Refugees - Bendigo City of Greater Bendigo Wyndham Community and Education Centre Inc Hazeldene's Chicken Farm KR Castlemaine Nhill Learning Centre Wimmera Settlement Services Ros Spence MP Multicultural Australia Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) Multicultural Centre for Women's Health Grampians Community Health Haven; Home, Safe Maree Edwards MP Be.Bendigo AFL Central Victoria Sports Focus Settlement Council of Australia Senator Anne Ruston Lisa Chesters MP Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia - FECCA Believe in Bendigo Migration Council Australia - MCA Alex Hawke MP Bendigo Health Eaglehawk Community Victoria Aus. News

01.01.2022 It's United Nations International Day of Older Persons. A day to reflect on the important contribution older people make to communities and think about challenges they face in life which have been so magnified in this Coronavirus time. We're proud of the role we play in supporting older members of our community. From our GPs to our podiatrists to our Active Living team who work to keep those aged 65 and over healthy and living independently - it's such a valuable and reward...ing part of what we do. Learn more about our Active Living team: https://bit.ly/ActiveLivingBendigo Sadly, older people can be vulnerable in more ways than just health and we're so happy to see Victoria Police actively promoting today how anyone experiencing or seeing elder abuse can report this: http://bit.ly/ReportElderAbuses www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #healthyageing Help Your Neighbour City of Greater Bendigo

01.01.2022 Our new HeadtoHelp hub is up and running to provide more mental health support for those in need across the City of Greater Bendigo. Now we need more staff to make sure the HeadtoHelp hub delivers care to everyone turning to us for help. So if you're a mental health nurse, psychologist, social worker, occupational therapist or alcohol & other drugs clinician with dual diagnosis experience looking for a change and want to make a difference in the community read on: https://www....bchs.com.au/careers/current-jobs Learn more about our new hub: https://bit.ly/HeadtoHelp It's OK if you're not feeling OK. If you need support call our HeadtoHelp hub on 1800 595 212 to make an appointment. www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #HeadtoHelp #career #healthprofessional #mentalhealth #physchologist #alchol #drugs #occupationaltherapist #OT #socialworker #nurse #nursing #dualdiagnosis #employment #Bendigo #registerednurse #healthcare #nurses #healthcarejobs

01.01.2022 16 Days of Activism - Bendigo. We call for an end to violence against women in all forms and support those who have experienced such inexcusable behaviour. We traditionally walk behind our banner in the Walk Against Violence each year and this year have registered for the 'virtual walk' on November 25. Download and print out a Bendigo Calendar of Events for the 16 Days of Activism: https://bit.ly/Bendigo16DaysOfActivism www.bchs.com.au I #BCHS #thereforyou #SayNoToViolence #16Dayscampaign #16Days #respectis #callitout