Bendigo Health Foundation

Bendigo Health Foundation Bendigo Health Foundation exists to support better patient experience and improved access to healthcare for the Loddon Mallee community.

17/09/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in this year’s Bendigo Ford Fun Run, from our runners and walkers to our incredible fundraisers, volunteers and supporters.

Your generosity is helping make a real difference to the care at Bendigo Health.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing how your support is creating positive impact across Bendigo Health and our community.

🏃‍♀️ The 2027 Bendigo Ford Fun Run is launching soon – stay tuned!

A trip to hospital can be a daunting experience for children — but a little distraction can go a long way. Thanks to gen...
11/09/2026

A trip to hospital can be a daunting experience for children — but a little distraction can go a long way.

Thanks to generous community donations, the Bendigo Health Foundation provides distraction toys for children attending the Emergency Department and Day of Surgery Admission.

From slinkies and cars to puzzles and bouncing putty, these small toys help children feel calmer and more comfortable while waiting or receiving care.

Emergency Department Nurse Unit Manager Kylie Maddern says the toys give children “something positive to focus on” during an unfamiliar and stressful experience.

While a toy may seem like a small gesture, it can make a big difference to a child’s hospital experience.

Read more: https://www.bendigohealthfoundation.org.au/news/bringing-comfort-to-our-youngest-patients

Funds raised through the Bendigo Health Foundation are helping bring more connection, activity and joy to patients durin...
05/09/2026

Funds raised through the Bendigo Health Foundation are helping bring more connection, activity and joy to patients during their hospital stay.

A lifestyle coordinator role, initially established on Ward 6C, has now expanded to two additional wards at Bendigo Hospital thanks to donations from our community. The program gives patients opportunities to connect, get involved and have something to look forward to each day.

Lifestyle Coordinator Ben Sam has seen the difference firsthand:
“Even simple activities or just having a chat can make a big difference to how engaged and settled they feel.”

From singing to chair yoga, soft-ball activities to group social sessions, these simple moments are helping brighten hospital days and create meaningful connections.

Support from our community helps make moments like these possible.

Learn more at: https://www.bendigohealthfoundation.org.au/news/expanding-lifestyle-support-for-hospital-patient

The Bendigo Health Foundation, together with the Palliative Care Auxiliary, is proud to support two Bendigo Health nurse...
28/08/2026

The Bendigo Health Foundation, together with the Palliative Care Auxiliary, is proud to support two Bendigo Health nurses to undertake a Postgraduate Certificate in Palliative Care through funded scholarships.

The scholarships are helping nurses build their knowledge, develop new skills and bring new ideas back to the ward — helping strengthen care for patients and families.

For nurse Emily Coughlan, the course has also provided an opportunity to reflect on why she chose a career in palliative care.

“It gives you an opportunity to step back and remind yourself why you do the work you do.”

These scholarships are another way that the generosity of our community is helping create impact across Bendigo Health.

Read more at: https://www.bendigohealthfoundation.org.au/news/investing-in-the-future-of-palliative-care

25/08/2026

✨ There’s still time to go Fluoro for Neuro! ✨
Help brighten the journey for people living with neurological disorders.
By going Fluoro for Neuro, you’ll help establish a dedicated Neurology Nurse at Bendigo Health, providing expert care, education and support for local people living with conditions including Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neuron Disease, epilepsy and other neurological disorders.

Get involved:
☕ Host a Fluoro Day or Morning Tea
👕 Grab a limited-edition Tracks for Care piece
💛 Make a donation

Find out more and get involved: https://www.bendigohealthfoundation.org.au/appeal/a1yOb0000034UdhIAE/detail

Proudly supported by: Strategem Maxxia Australia Pharmacor

Thanks to the incredible support of our community, the Bendigo Health Foundation has funded the purchase of a radial EBU...
21/08/2026

Thanks to the incredible support of our community, the Bendigo Health Foundation has funded the purchase of a radial EBUS probe, helping more patients access an important diagnostic lung procedure closer to home — without the need to travel to Melbourne.

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in Australia, making earlier and more accurate diagnosis incredibly important.

The new, smaller probe is expected to:
🔹 Improve diagnostic accuracy by up to 45%
🔹 Reduce the number of patients needing referral to Melbourne
🔹 Help patients receive a diagnosis and begin treatment sooner

Anthony Yau, Clinical Unit Head of Respiratory Medicine, said “This new program and investigation model means we can diagnose patients at an early stage and initiate treatment earlier. The alternative was to refer the patient to Melbourne. Early diagnosis means better outcomes.”

This is another example of how community support can make a real difference to healthcare in our region. 💙

To learn more go to: https://www.bendigohealthfoundation.org.au/news/new-lung-diagnostic-equipment

A big thank you to the teams at Ladd + Associates and Buxton Bendigo for hosting a Fluoro for Neuro morning tea today to...
20/08/2026

A big thank you to the teams at Ladd + Associates and Buxton Bendigo for hosting a Fluoro for Neuro morning tea today to raise awareness and funds for people living with neurological disorders.

Want to get involved? Your business, community group or club can get bright and give back by hosting your own morning tea or fundraiser.

Money raised will help provide a dedicated nurse to support patients living with neurological disorders.

Learn more at: https://www.bendigohealthfoundation.org.au/appeal/a1yOb0000034UdhIAE/detail

17/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out yesterday for the Fluoro for Neuro Show & Shine! 🚗✨

It was fantastic to see so many bright, colourful and unique cars come together to form a giant brain, showing their support for people living with neurological disorders.

A huge thank you to all our volunteers, stallholders, community members and supporters who helped make the day such a success.

Money raised from the event will help fund a dedicated nurse to support patients living with neurological disorders, making a real difference to people and families in our community.

28/04/2026

We’ll be doing something exciting tomorrow at Bendigo Health. Come down and see us and hear about and grab a fun selfie!

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