Getting healthy is only half the battle – staying there is the trick. We have created a range of programs to help people to live a healthier lifestyle … all we need now is you!
What services do you have to keep me healthy?
The services we have designed are about educating people to make good lifestyle choices, getting active and getting a helping hand if needed.
These services include:
- Community soup kitchen
- Walking programs
- Strength training
- Social Support Group at Elmore (formerly Planned Activity Group)
- Quit smoking program
Community Soup Kitchen
The soup kitchen is presently not operating due to COVID-19 precautions
Our Community Soup Kitchen operates from the arcade at 165-171 Hargreaves Street in Bendigo every Thursday from 4pm to 5pm. Enjoy a free bowl of hot soup in winter or refreshing chicken and salad in the warmer months.
For more information on our Community Soup Kitchen call our Bendigo site on 5406 1200 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Our Soup Kitchen operates with the support of valuable sponsors in Strath Hill Hot Bake, JL King and Co and State Trustees Bendigo.
The Soup Kitchen is run from our new Fork In The Road community hub at our Central site.
Active Living Program
Our Active Living Program is designed to work with you to stay healthy, keep active and living independently.
Our exercise physiologists will work with you through our exercise physiology program, Falls and Balance Group or Diabetes Group Exercise Sessions.
To learn more about our Active Living Program click here
Health Promotion
We can work with your school, business or community group to make health a priority. Best of all, we will help you identify health priorities, plan for change and then monitor progress so everyone can enjoy the success. What's more ... it's FREE! To find out more about our Health Promotion team click here
Social Support Group at Elmore (formerly Elmore Planned Activity Group)
Our Social Support Group at Elmore can help you to keep your independence and wellness by being engaged and supported to live in the community. The group offers a range of activities such as day trips, music programs, bingo, films, craft and ‘the shed’.
To book or find out more about the Social Support Group.
Chronic disease management
Our trained staff can help you manage your chronic disease.
Find out more about our chronic disease programs
Respiratory management
Being diagnosed with a respiratory condition such as asthma can be a frightening experience. Our trained staff can work with you to manage your condition safely.
Find out more about our respiratory management programs
Quit smoking program
We understand giving up smoking can be a difficult process. It’s important you understand our staff will support you and guide you to a chosen goal.
We can help if you are:
- Planning to quit
- Wanting to learn more about the health effects of smoking
- Wanting to get a better understanding of addiction
- In need of strategies and methods to quit smoking.
- Determined to stay off the smokes in the short term and long term.
To book an appointment with our Quit smoking educator call us on 5406 1200.
Page last updated: August 2020.
