Workplace Recognition Awards – April 2022
What better way to celebrate our staff, than to officially recognise and acknowledge the work that they do! Following the implementation of the 2020-25 BCH Strategic Plan, and the feedback…
Our Stories
Fay – Referral and Intake
If you’ve ever given us a call, you might have spoken with Fay! Fay works in the ‘engine room’ of Banyule Community Health, where she organises all the new community…
Banyule Community Health COVID-19 Drive-Through Testing Clinic – La Trobe University Bundoora Campus Car Park 7A
The site’s regular operating hours is 7 days a week between 9.00am – 4.00pm. (Note: Hours can be extended under direction from the Department of Health – please visit our…
Whatever your reason, #GetVaccinated.
Banyule Community Health staff members and community leaders encourage community members to ‘Get COVID-19 Vaccinated’. Getting COVID-19 vaccinated will help save lives and livelihoods. When you get vaccinated, you are…
Say hello to our Banyule Community Health High Risk Accommodation Response (HRAR) team
This energetic team are out conducting community engagement in the Banyule area. They’re on hand to support local community members. Giving out care packs and chatting to residents about where…
Congratulations Elischka Sageman, Community Health Nurse/Midwife – 30-year contribution to Banyule Community Health and the local community.
Way back in 1991, Elischka Sageman was looking for a fill in job, while she worked out her future plans. 30 years later Elischka finds herself captivated by the community…
“When the support group launched I volunteered to be trained as a leader because I wanted to connect with the community.”
Royal, Banyule Community Health Alcohol and Other Drugs Volunteer Peer Support Group Leader I wasted too many years to drug addiction. When I started my recovery my instincts were to…
“I am proud of how far I have come and I love to help others through my volunteer work.”
Carolyn, ReSPIN Speaker Volunteer Carolyn takes every opportunity she can find to speak out about gambling harm. She is determined to break down the stigma around gambling and help spread…
“The Shed’s a part of my life’’
Jack and George, Volunteer Banyule Men’s Shed Supervisor Every weekday morning at 11am, you’ll find Jack and George, Volunteer Banyule Men’s Shed Supervisors, opening the doors to the Shed in…
“I didn’t ‘volunteer’ as such for these roles, they just ‘fell upon’ me. I really enjoy what I do.”
Roslyn, Diabetes Support Group Convenor and Community Participation Committee member. Roslyn has been volunteering in the community in a variety of capacities for over 20 years. “I didn’t realise at…
“It’s great to help people that need support at this time in their lives.”
3081 Angels – our amazing army of local volunteers 3081 Angels is a volunteer run, partnership between Banyule Community Health and Rosanna Baptist Church, which collects quality, preloved baby and…
“It’s great to see people build their confidence and skills as they learn new things.”
Yuki, Buna Reserve Community Garden Volunteer Coordinator. Buna Reserve Community Garden, located on Buna Street in West Heidelberg, has 12 regular members who help look after the garden and grow…
