Good health is about more than the choices we make. Where we live, learn, work and play also affects our health.
We help people and communities take charge of their health by giving them the knowledge, skills and support they need.
We create, deliver and evaluate health programs that help improve health and wellbeing.
Bendigo Health is committed to helping people live healthier lives.
As a Health Promoting Hospital, we work with patients, families, staff and our community to improve health and wellbeing.
We help create a healthy hospital and community by:
supporting healthy eating and active living
providing a smoke and vape-free environment
helping people quit smoking and vaping
sharing trusted health information and resources.
Improving health is a team effort. We work with:
Bendigo Health teams
local community organisations
local and state government
health services across the Loddon Mallee region.
Our Priorities 2025-2029
We work with the City of Greater Bendigo and other local organisations through the Community Health – Health Promotion (CH-HP) program.
Together, we support the health and wellbeing priorities in the City of Greater Bendigo Council Plan Mir Wimbul 2025–2029.
Healthy Choices – as part of the Healthy Choices policies from the Victorian Department of Health, Bendigo Health has been working on providing and promoting healthier foods and drinks in our precincts.
Smoke & vape free – we are a Silver Member of the Global Network for Tobacco-free Healthcare Services. In partnership with other health services in our area, we aim to reduce tobacco and nicotine-related harm in our region. Click here to read more about this program.
Healthy 4U – we want people to be informed and actively involved in their own care. This program was developed for patients to engage in their health through physical activity, healthy eating and tobacco-free living. Click here for more information on this program.
