Bendigo Community Health Services

02/11/2026

Are you:
💚 Friendly?
💚 Professional?
💚 Highly organised?

Then headspace Bendigo is looking for you!

As an Admin Officer you'll not only be the welcoming face of the service, you'll play a vital role in day-to-day operations through reception duties that facilitate an inclusive and high level of care for young people, their family and friends.

You'll work proficiently and collaboratively with headspace staff and also provide administrative support to the Senior Leader to ensure the smooth running of headspace Bendigo.

This is a 12-month fixed term role.
Applications close Monday, November 9.
For more details and to apply please click 👉 https://tinyurl.com/yzca2dye

01/11/2026

A partnership and initiative we're proud of! Thank you CVGT Employment for working with us and supporting our wish to build capacity, confidence and opportunity for our communities of refugee background. 💚

30/10/2026

⚠ A High risk for epidemic thunderstorm asthma has been forecast for the Northern Country tomorrow, Saturday October 31.

This increases the chance of people experiencing asthma symptoms and breathing difficulties due to high grass pollen levels combined with thunderstorms.

If you are at risk, please take care. Thunderstorm asthma symptoms can come on fast and it's important to be prepared.

💚 Check the thunderstorm asthma forecast and set up alerts in the VicEmergency app.
💚 Know your asthma action plan and asthma first aid.
💚 Stay indoors before storms arrive and closing doors and windows.

For more information on Thunderstorm asthma visit https://bendigohealth.org.au/thunderstorm-asthma/?fbclid=IwY2xjawVRQiNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMTRneU9tWkxsa0RiZmdiTURzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEfmsZoiGi2ujHty9I9jqvNSAaHe9daU1Y26dXBtAKxn9RlznzqacAZvNBtL4k_aem_hmIuNR4FaL0GHrQnwB1_yg

💚 In-language video resources:
Karen 👉 https://tinyurl.com/mwkha8jt
Dinka 👉 https://tinyurl.com/2wkjhmpw

UPDATE: the moderate risk alert of epidemic thunderstorm asthma for North East and North Central region has been upgraded to high risk for Saturday 31 October. The high risk alert for East Gippsland, West & South Gippsland and Northern Country regions remains.

The moderate risk forecast across Central, Mallee and Wimmera regions also remains in place.

If you develop asthma symptoms, follow your asthma action plan or use asthma first aid.

Go indoors and shut windows and doors and turn off air conditioners that bring outside air in.

Stay up to date at VicEmergency: https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

29/10/2026

🎃 Spooky season fun at Stepping Stones! 🕷️🧙‍♀️

Our little witches and wizards have been busy brewing magical potions and casting spells! 🧪✨

Through stirring, pouring and mixing, the children are developing their fine motor skills, hand–eye coordination and social skills — all while learning, exploring and having a frightfully fun time!

🌟 Expressions of interest and enrolments are now open for our 2027 NDIS Early Childhood Intervention Stepping Stones Group Program!

To learn more and access our online referral form visit our website 👉 https://tinyurl.com/3vhhhfy3 👈 or phone 0448 661 695.

29/10/2026

We're searching for a superstar practitioner to join our Family Services team! ⭐️

If you're an experienced practitioner looking for an opportunity where you can make a real difference to the wellbeing and safety of children, young people and families then we want to hear from you.

Applications for this exciting position close Monday 9 November, visit our website for more information.
👉🏽 ⁠www.bchs.com.au/careers

27/10/2026

We are closed tomorrow for the public holiday.

See you on Thursday Bendigo 💚

22/10/2026

Oh we've got something a little bit different that we're after!

We're seeking Research Assistants with Karen and Afghan Hazara refugee background.

BCHS has partnered with Deakin University, Lifely, Amicus and Intereach to evaluate a project involving people with disability from Karen and Afghan Hazara refugee backgrounds living in Bendigo. The project will run through to September 2027.

The positions involve collecting data from people with disability and family members who are part of peer support groups. You will also work with Deakin researchers to analyse the data with training, support and mentoring provided.

Please note: Applicants with lived experience of disability or having a family member with a disability will be highly regarded also.

Applications close Friday, October 30.

For full details, including how to apply please click here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/yzca2dye

22/10/2026

This week, some of our staff had a chance to connect with Bendigo & District Aboriginal Co-Operative for their baringgurrak wayaparra Program and honestly, what a session it was!

Meaning "our journeys meet up" in Djaara language, the baringgurrak wayaparra Program is BDAC's Cultural Awareness Training Program.

It was a chance for learning, listening, reflection, and thoughtful discussion to build confidence and cultural capability. The day-long session delved into many topics including history, identity, perspectives and the realities Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members navigate today.

Huge thanks to the dynamic duo that was Abbey and Jamaal for facilitating such an interactive and honest session that held space for everyone's knowledge, ideas, thoughts and curiosity. 💚

21/10/2026

“Bendigo Family Day Care doesn’t just offer a ‘one size fits all’ method. We try to get to know each of the families and educators in our service to ensure they both have a valuable experience.”

These are the passionate words that both of our BFDC coordinators, Tam and Bec, stand by.

They are searching for qualified educators across the region, especially in:

💚 Loddon region
💚 Castlemaine
💚 Longlea
💚 Axedale
💚 Flora Hill
💚 White Hills
💚 Strathdale
💚 Strathfieldsaye
💚 North Bendigo
💚 Quarry Hill

Come on board; Tam and Bec will support you to work from home, set your own hours, build relationships with small groups of children and their families, and grow your own business.

❗ Plus, they've just introduced an independent fee structure for educators!

For a confidential conversation call 5406 1382 or email [email protected]. Or fill in our prospective educator form here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/yvteypdd

20/10/2026