Flood recovery support continues for those in need
- Thursday 12 October 2023
- Written by Lauren Mitchell
As central Victoria prepares to mark 12 months since the 2022 floods, Bendigo Community Health Services is reminding effected communities, we're still here to support you.
In the days and weeks following the October floods, which primarily affected the northern suburbs of Bendigo, and river-side towns such as Bridgewater and, most acutely, Rochester, BCHS stationed staff at the Bendigo Emergency Relief Centre at the showgrounds.
A nurse, GP and mental health clinician were present at the centre to address people’s most immediate health needs, however it was soon evident the support would need to expand, both in scope and time.
In February 2023, BCHS set up a team as part of the Flood Recovery Program, with officers Danielle Hanks and Oscar Malyon employed to assist people through the challenges ahead.