Benefit Bendigo

01/09/2026

August is officially a wrap 🎬

We’ve been on the ground, busy supporting our incredible community. Slide through to check out some of our favorite moments from this past month! 👉

We’re already gearing up for an even BIGGER September so keep an eye out for ALL the exciting things we get up to! Hint: there is a particularly big milestone coming up 🤫🎉 Trust us when we say you don’t want to miss it!

31/08/2026

📣 Gala Lineup Announced! Bendigo Comedy Festival newsletter has a BIG update today! The lineup is incredible 🤩🤩 but don’t just take it from us follow the link below see for yourself and be sure to subscribe so you are the 1st to know any more BIG NEWS
🔗 https://mailchi.mp/97c2f4ac8a9d/thank-you-for-coming-to-the-2023-bendigo-comedy-festival-6428227?e=%5BUNIQID%5D&fbclid=IwVERFWAUB5XNwZG9mAWZkaWQWUNgeJj4izV7kOY6lscjMjzr9nLF_jGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4TqJSEhmAQMI216eLLFlxySxXHq_UprGNZamMhWpS64psZzie3ca5NpRc89A_aem_LtNqNTlbw3H2SIQ3A8XlvQ

Our team certainly can’t wait for this event! We’re incredibly proud to be sponsoring this years Bendigo Comedy Festival 🫶

31/08/2026

‼️ Did you catch David’s interview? He talks all things pickleball and the upcoming regional first 2026 Benefit Bendigo Gold Classic! If you missed it, follow the link 🔗 in comments and you can catch up on David’s interview with Tanya!

It was great to chat with David Hancock from the Bendigo Pickleball Club on the show this morning. Get involved and support a local club. The inaugural regional Bendigo Gold Classic will run on 19th September at the Red Energy Arena.

27/08/2026

Want to catch the Bendigo Comedy Festival but feeling a bit of a financial pinch? 💸
Worry no more! They are offering ‘Pay What You Can’ pricing on select shows, making sure great comedy is accessible to every single budget!

"Pay What You Can is like busking. Book a seat ahead or just turn up and donate on the night! Most of these shows are in a casual beer garden with a total Fringe Festival vibe. Give them a go!"🍻✨ — Luke Morris, Producer at Comedy VIC

As proud Gold Sponsors, we at Benefit Bendigo fully back this amazing initiative!

Nothing is stopping you now. 🙌
👉 Head over to Bendigo Comedy Festival and click the link in their bio to lock in your show!

26/08/2026

The region’s FIRST EVER pickleball tournament now has 400 entries 😱😱
It’s going to make for an exciting competition!! September 19-21 at Red Energy Arena, you won’t want to miss it!
There is still time to register but get in quick.

**** Regos Hits 400! ****

Woo Hoo !

We have officially reached 400 entries for our inaugural tournament - this is a great response to the Benefit Bendigo Gold Classic!

Have you entered yet? If not make sure to do so ASAP as registrations will be closing soon!

25/08/2026

Big news, Greater Bendigo! 🎭🌱
We are thrilled to back the creative team behind the brand-new homegrown production, Plant-Based Musical, heading to The Capital in 2027!
Our grant is helping fund the foundational costume and pre-production designs to bring this vibrant local show to life.

👉 Head over to to follow along with their exciting creative journey. 🌿

20/08/2026

Did you know we are constantly funding local projects in Greater Bendigo? 🫶

From amazing community groups to fresh local ideas, we love watching our region grow.
Want to see who we’ve supported lately?

✨ Click the link in our bio and check out ‘Our Grants’ to read their stories!

19/08/2026

We are making regional history! 🌟 Did you catch Saturday’s article in The Bendigo Advertiser? 📰✨
The buzz around the 2026 Benefit Bendigo Gold Classic, and the energy is unmatched. Check out the full story here to see what everyone is talking about 👇

The fast-growing sport is making its mark in central Victoria.

13/08/2026

Meet the face behind your feed! 👋✨

Hi, I’m Georgie—Benefit Bendigo’s Social Media Coordinator! 📸

My favorite part of the job? Getting out into our incredible community, meeting local groups, flexing my creative muscles, and bringing you all the feel-good news stories across Bendigo. 🌟

📍Keep a lookout to see where I’m popping up next!