Bendigo Health's Mental Health Services

Mental Health Services provide the Loddon Mallee with high quality mental health care. Bendigo Health work in partnership with the patient, family and carers to assist and support their recovery and personal goals. Care is inclusive and respectful of each person’s values, beliefs culture and own unique experience.

Through fundraising we have been able to improve the wellbeing and recovery outcomes of mental health patients throughout the Loddon Mallee region. A specialised exercise program, an on-site gym, sensory modulation tools and patient transport bus have been introduced to mental health departments which have made a world of difference for patients. 

How your fundraising helps:

When unwell Emily struggles with social anxiety. Her only socialisation is with her support workers and most of her time is taken up with her mental health. Emily couldn’t become involved with many activities due to transport, availability of activities and finances.

Once Emily became aware of the services and activities offered through fundraising she was keen to try things out.

“I feel like I have more confidence in socialising with people and I have made a friend!”

Emily finds it “easier to deal with people that are like minded with no discrimination or stigma. You can be yourself and you don’t have to explain about your life. There is no judgement.”