Bendigo Community Health Services is once again bringing the flu vaccine onsite to workplaces within the region, ensuring easy access to winter protection.
BCHS nurse immuniser Heather Hinton said workplaces that offer employees free and easy access to the influenza vaccination also reduce the impact of sick leave on operations and productivity.
“It also demonstrates your organisation cares about employees’ health and wellbeing, which can increase morale,” Heather said.
BCHS administered more than 2,800 vaccines last year to organisations in the City of Greater Bendigo, Loddon Shire, Campaspe Shire, and Mount Alexander Shire.
Heather said immunising staff against the flu also helps protect the wider community.
“If you catch the flu, you risk spreading it to vulnerable people at risk of serious complications,” she said.
“Influenza is a potentially fatal disease estimated to cause more deaths than road accidents every year: between 1500 and 3500 influenza deaths annually.”
BCHS has provided a trusted local workplace immunisation program to more than 330 organisations annually over 15 years, and there’s a good reason why workplaces keep an annual booking.
“People who get vaccinated against influenza every year are better protected than those who don’t get vaccinated,” Heather said.
Workplaces can call BCHS on 5406 1477 or email for a free quote on the cost of immunising staff. It’s a great way of working together to create a healthier community.
By Bethany Knight
ABOVE: Workplace Health & Wellbeing Program nurse immunisers Kate Bradshaw and Heather Hinton.
March 11, 2025
