Community Notices

Bendigo Community Coat Drive

Winter is all but here so it's traditionally time for the Bendigo Community Coat Drive to protect the homeless and vulnerable against the bitter cold.Last year the initiative collected, cleaned and distributed a record 2,700 coats and blankets! This year as a result of COVID-19 and the restrictions the team at BCHS, in partnership with Bendigo Foodshare, Haven Home Safe, and the Eaglehawk Community House have changed things up and moved the drive ONLINE. So instead of donating coats they're asking the community to donate funds so they can buy new coats that will be safe to distribute.To make a donation click here or for more information please email or call 03 5406 1200. 

Learning how COVID-19 has impacted our community

The Greater Bendigo COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Committee, chaired by Mayor Cr Margaret O’Rourke, has launched a community survey to measure residents' views about the impact of COVID-19 locally.The quick 14-question survey aims to capture information around local issues, needs and future opportunities to provide support. Survey responses will inform the continued development of a Relief and Recovery Plan for Greater Bendigo.The committee includes representatives from Bendigo Health, , Victoria Police, Haven; Home, Safe, Bendigo Community Health Services, Bendigo Foodshare, Goldfields Library Corporation, Be.Bendigo, Bendigo Bank, Department of Education and Training, ABC Central Victoria and the City of Greater BendigoClick here to complete the survey.