BCHS Community Newsletter - November 2024 - Other - Page 11
EDUCATION & PARTNERSHIPS
HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION
A range of programs and initiatives that
empower individuals to gain the skills,
knowledge and confidence needed for
better health and wellbeing. We also
offer skilled speakers are available to
address groups on health and wellbeing
issues.
HEALTH JUSTICE PARTNERSHIPS
BCHS clients have access to free and
confidential legal advice from a lawyer
provided by Loddon Campaspe
Community Legal Centre.
WORKPLACE AND EMPLOYMENT
HEALTH
Supporting workplaces to assess and
develop specific workplace health
programs to suit their needs.
STAYING HEALTHY
DIABETES SERVICE
Nurse-led clinic providing information,
education & clinical care to people living
with diabetes. Referral required. Includes
Type 1, Type 2 & other types of diabetes,
CGM starts and reviews available.
COMMUNITY DIABETES CLINIC
Short-term doctor-led clinic for people
living with Type 2 diabetes requiring
medical intervention and management.
GP or specialist referral required.
ELMORE SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUP
Offers support to frail, aged or disabled
men and women to assist to maintain
independence in the Elmore Community.
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
Offers exercise & lifestyle support to
assist in the prevention & management
of health conditions and injuries.
5406 1200
Kangaroo Flat
19 Helm St
Bendigo
165 Hargreaves St
White Hills
501A Napier St
MEDICAL PRACTICE
Doctors offering bulk billing general
practice services at Mitchell Street.
QUIT SMOKING PROGRAM
Free program to help reduce or quit
smoking.
PODIATRY
Provides assessment, management and
support for children, adolescents and
adults with mobility and function
issues, foot care and monitoring of foot
health.
STRENGTH TRAINING
Providing an opportunity for older
adults to complete a personalised
exercise program in a supervised
group. We aim to support
individuals to improve or maintain
strength, balance, mobility and
function.
TYPE 2 DIABETES EXERCISE
PROGRAM
A group program offering exercise and
lifestyle support for people with Type 2
diabetes.
SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
HUB
Blood borne virus (BBV) and sexually
transmissible infection (STI)
prevention, testing and treatment,
including PrEP and PEP.
Contraception education and services.
Pregnancy testing, care and
termination. Endometriosis and Pelvic
Pain clinic. Women’s health including
managing periods, menopause, and
cervical screening tests.
Trans and gender diverse sexual health.
MEN’S HEALTH CLINIC
Annual check-ups, health assessments
and referral information for men and
gender diverse people.
For appointments or more information
call: 5406 1200
Fax for all sites: 5441 4200
PO Box 1121, Bendigo Central, Vic 3552
bchs.com.au
Elmore
46 Jeffrey St
Tel: 5432 6001
Fax: 5432 6101
FORMER REFUGEES
HUMANITARIAN SETTLEMENT SERVICES
PROGRAM (HSP)
Supports newly arrived humanitarian
arrivals of refugee background in
Australian with a range of services to
address immediate needs and ongoing
orientation to their new country.
REFUGEE HEALTH NURSE
Supporting service agencies to better
understand and deliver health care to
refugees where they live. Contact our
central office.
SETTLEMENT ENGAGEMENT TRANSITION
SUPPORT SERVICES (SETS) use intake,
assessment, goal plans, referrals and
advocacy as cornerstones of practice.
Utilising a range of engagement strategies
including groups, individual and family
settings the service aims to equip people
with knowledge and confidence to make
informed decisions and goals.
REFUGEE AND CULTRUAL DIVERSITY TEAM
MIGRANT AND REFUGEE HEALTH
Co-designed culturally specific health
information and education opportunities to
build health and wellbeing, safe sustainable
living and capacity to access services.
YOUTH
HEADSPACE BENDIGO
Supports young people between the ages
of 12 and 25 years who are experiencing
difficulties. Phone: 5406 1400.
YOUTH COUNSELLING SERVICE
For young people under 25 years,
individual sessions and support available.
Includes alcohol and drug counselling.
YOUTH HEALTH SERVICES
Provides a youth friendly health service
including GP’s, nurses and counsellors.
July 2024
ACN: 136 467 715
FALLS AND BALANCE EXERCISE
PROGRAM
A group exercise program designed to
reduce falls risks in adults, increase
strength and improve balance.
Bendigo
75 Mitchell St
