InRoads Program
Supporting the community’s most vulnerable to reconnect with health and social services with help from our Community Connectors.
The InRoads Program is a non-judgemental, trauma-informed, low-barrier model of care seeking to enhance the health outcomes for those at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness.
Our Community Connectors meet people where they are at, building trust and providing practical, relationship-based support when it’s often needed most.
They provide one-to-one support and help to bridge the gap of systemic barriers through:
- Connection – by working at an individual’s pace to build rapport and explore health needs.
- Health access – through supporting people to connect with healthcare.
- Attending appointments – by assisting with bookings, reminders, preparation, and attending appointments.
- Navigation – by helping people move through complex systems.
- Central coordination – by acting as a central point of contact across health, housing, and other support services.
- Engagement – through gentle re-entry into healthcare via our Nurse Practitioner and GP.
“We do support our clients by going to appointments with them if asked and they
have consistently described the profound
value of having someone in the room they trust during their most vulnerable moments.”
Clare Woods
Project Lead
To access the program or speak with a Community Connector visit BCHS’ Central Site or the Bendigo Library.
Referrals can also be made via form below.
Our Stories
InRoads Funding
BCHS is grateful to the following organisations for providing vital funds for the program:
- City of Greater Bendigo
- Goldfields Library Corporation
- Murray Primary Health Network.
If you would like to donate to InRoads, please email or visit our donation page here.
