Activities for Older people
Programs, Activities & Services
Bendigo Neighbourhood Hub brings people together to connect, learn and contribute to our local Bendigo community through providing a range of ever changing social, educational, recreational and support activities.
At Bendigo Neighbourhood Hub we have a strong focus on providing community advocacy and support services that focus on the development of individuals and families, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to access services and supports within our community and to live their life to their fullest potential.
Bendigo Neighbourhood Hub also play a key role assisting in our community through emergency management and building community resilience during and in the aftermath of local
emergencies such as bush-fires, floods and of course most recently COVID.
Psychologist Appointments
Do you need to connect to a psychologist?
We are incredibly fortunate to be able to partner with Community Collective Victoria to offer Bendigo residents free, no gap access to a psychologist.
Appointments are available fortnightly - in-person & via telehealth - minimal waiting times.
Psychology appointments can include assessments for: ADHD, Autism, OCD, PTSD and cognitive assessments.
To access this service you will need a mental health plan from your GP. Contact Community Collective Victoria at admin@ccvic.community for more information or to make an appointment.
Connecting with our Psychologist can help you understand, reflect and address the way you think, feel, behave and react- supporting your mental health and emotional wellbeing. This service has been designed to support the health and wellbeing our people in our community.
BNHub's Coffee Corner
Come on in and make yourself a coffee at our Coffee Corner - it's a DIY coffee station but we're here to help you master your coffee making skills.
This is a free program however, donations are greatly appreciated to help us purchase supplies and keep the program running.
Healthier Eating Program
At BNH we recognise that Healthy Eating can be a big change for many of us - that's why we've developed a new program that's all about making better choices - rather than cutting out butter all together, why not start by introducing a healthier alternative - after all, the small changes we make now will have an impact on our health (and one change can lead to another and another and another!!).
This project has received funding from City of Greater Bendigo
Dungeons & Dragons
workshops for 10-16 year olds
We're so excited to have a new program for young people between 10-16 years old.
We have 2 fabulous new volunteers who will be running a 4 week DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS program - this is a great way to introduce young people to this exciting game - no prior experience required and you don't need to bring anything.
Parents are welcome to stay and watch their kids explore the exciting world of D&D's.
Please register your interest by contacting us with your (or your child's) name, contact number and a brief line of why they are interested) or send an email to dm.bendigohub@gmail.com.
Social Craft GroupEvery Tuesday (excluding school holidays) we run a Social Craft & Sewing Group. Everyone is welcome to attend this group (bring your craft project or just bring yourself) - the group is very easy going, friendly and loves chit chatting. No bookings required, just come on in.
Peer Support Social GroupJoin our Peer Support Social group - we catch up every other Thursday (fortnightly) to grab a coffee and engage in conversation. The group welcomes everyone however we are focussed on supporting people living with an Acquired Brain Injury. Watch our facebook for catch-up dates and locations or contact us for more info.
NEIGHBOUR ASSIST
Our Neighbour Assist program is all about providing assistance and support to our neighbours, the members of our community.
Through our Neighbour Assist program we're here to help people with everyday life tasks from creating my.gov accounts & linking services, applying for Centrelink payments, applying for Citizenship, connecting essential services, completing rental applications, advocating for access to services and so much more.
Contact us to make a one on one appointment.
Trans & Gender Diverse Bendigo & Beyond
Trans and Gender Diverse Bendigo and Beyond is a peer led community group focused on improving health and well-being for the trans and gender diverse community in regional and rural Victoria.
TGD Bendigo and Beyond was formed in February 2020 and has grown out of community need for social support and activities that empower the trans and gender diverse community in regional areas.
The key priorities of our projects are for participants to feel safe, supported, welcome and included.
We promote community connection, engagement and confidence through hosting and attending various events, groups and training opportunities around Victoria.
TGD Bendigo & Beyond run a variety of activities to promote opportunities for the transgender community to connect with each other and the broader community - including monthly social group gatherings at Bendigo Neighbourhood Hub, clothing swaps and more.
TGD Bendigo and Beyond is proudly auspiced by Bendigo Neighbourhood Hub.
Here's a few more things that are happening at The Hub
Safe Seats, Safe KidsIn partnership with KidsSafe & Neighbourhood Houses Victoria we are offering FREE car seat restraint safety checks and fittings. This is available to anyone who transports children - it's a way of ensuring our littlest VIP's are kept safe. Bookings can be made via: https://safeseatssafekids.com.au
Recycling TextilesIf you have unwanted clothes in great condition, bring them into the neighbourhood hub (for TGDBB) but, if there a little old recycle them through the councils new recycling textiles program.
Clothing DriveNow is always a good time to clean out your wardrobe....we are collecting quality used clothing and accessories to be used in the TGD Bendigo and Beyond clothing swaps. Drop your donations into us any weekday between 9am - 3pm or, contact us and we can organise to collect them from you.
There's so much more that happens at Bendigo Neighbourhood Hub
The best way to keep updated about what's happening at Bendigo Neighbourhoood Hub is
to keeping checking our webpage, follow us on facebook, join our
mailing list, volunteer with us, join one of our courses or social
groups or simply keep popping into our workplace.
