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Its back for 20261 The Festival of Friendships is happening again on Saturday 6th June 2026 from 11am - 3pm at the Eaglehawk Community House (19 Bright Street, Eaglehawk). A day of celebration of culture, music and food is set to bring vibrancy to Eaglehawk and includes dance workshops, fairy floss, national dress presentations, live cooking demos and much more! Bring the family, bring your friends and lets celebrate together!

The Bendigo Community Health Services Health Promotion team is passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of everyone in the community. The places we live, learn and play shape us and can influence our health and wellbeing. BCHS have many programs and initiatives that can help you improve the health and wellbeing for staff, children and families at your school. For more information, please visit https://www.bchs.com.au/our-services/bchs-in-the-community/health-promot

On Thursday 7th May, Tracey attended the Be Well Be Connected Expo at the Fosterville Gold Bendigo Exhibition Centre alongside our neighboring community houses. There were over 90 exhibitors in attendance showcasing their community supports, services and products to assist positive aging for people with disabilities and older adults. The expo brings a wide variety of services together and is coordinated by the City of Greater Bendigo, supporting inclusive communities.

Greater Bendigo is home to eight Neighbourhood Houses. These welcoming spaces offer fantastic opportunities to learn, connect, and stay active and healthy. Why not explore the activities and services your local Neighbourhood House has to offer for Term 2, 2026

Are disposable nappies costing you a fortune? The City of Greater Bendigo holds regular free one-hour reusable cloth nappy workshops for local residents. Workshops are facilitated by a local cloth nappy company staff member who loves sharing the ease and benefits of using cloth nappies. Workshops include: • How to use cloth nappies • How to set up cloth nappies and the quantities needed • Ongoing care and washing instructions • How to fit different style nappies Bookings requ

A Day of Fun for the Whole Family! Saturday, March 21, from 10 am to 2 pm Canterbury Gardens, Eaglehawk Get ready for one of Eaglehawk’s most anticipated community events — the Canterbury Gardens Gala Fair & Market! Hosted by Eaglehawk Community House as part of the much-loved Dahlia & Arts Festival. Set within the lush, historic surroundings of Canterbury Park Gardens, this year’s fair promises a day brimming with colour, excitement, and entertainment for visitors of all age

While we wait and hope the heat has started to settle, the City of Greater Bendigo has resources that can be the most helpful tool to guide you in bad weather events. The Summer Services Guide and EM Dashboard QR Codes can help guide you in the event of an emergency. Services may be limited or cancelled when the National Fire Danger Rating System reaches a certain level. This is a summary of the services that will or will not be provided during these times. https://www.bendig

The Eaglehawk Community House Christmas Party was held on Saturday 6th December at the Eaglehawk Community House and it was a resounding success, bringing together families and individuals in a joyful celebration of community spirit. A highlight of the event was a special visit from Santa Claus, who delighted the children as each one received a gift that made their faces light up with pure joy and excitement. It warmed our hearts to witness such happiness, especially knowing

City of Greater Bendigo has recently introduced a Community Neighbourhood Houses section into their website. This resource is an asset to all the Community Neighbourhood Houses within the City of Greater Bendigo and it gives a detailed run down on the activities and whats on offer at each individual house. For more information, go to https://www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/community-services/community-and-care/community-neighbourhood-houses . As always, we at the Eaglehawk Community H

Join us as we celebrate another amazing year at the Eaglehawk Community House! We have so much to be thankful for this year and we wouldnt be here without the support of our community! The Eaglehawk Community Christmas party kicks off the festive season on Saturday 6th December 2025 at 11am with a bbq lunch, loads of fun and we may even get a visit from the big man himself! RSVP's are essential by telephone 5446 8322 and please be sure to let us know how many children are att

The Eaglehawk Community House are thrilled to announce the commencement of their FREE Fruit initiative to promote healthier eating habits within our community. As part of this project, ECH will be providing FREE fresh, high-quality fruit to all visitors and volunteers, encouraging them to make better dietary choices. Commencement of this project will be on Monday, December 1 st, 2025. According to the 2019 Active Living Census, only 48% of Greater Bendigo residents meet the

Neighbourhood Houses have faced rising costs, increasing community need and an erosion of core funding. Around half of all Neighbourhood Houses in Victoria are running at a loss. This cannot continue. ​ Our core asks are as follows: Increase funding for Neighbourhood Houses by 25% Support 25 Neighbourhood Houses who do not currently receive any ongoing funding. Develop a fund for the establishment of 5 additional Neighbourhood Houses in Victoria’s growth areas annually. For m

Are you ready to declutter and make some extra cash? We invite you to be a stallholder at our upcoming Community Garage Sale! Date: Saturday, November 8 Time: 9am - 2pm Location: 19 Bright St, Eaglehawk Cost: Just $15 for your site (BYO table). This is a fantastic opportunity to sell your gently used items, connect with neighbors, and enjoy a day of fun! To secure your stall, please contact us by October 31. Phone: 5446 8322 Email: projects@eaglehawkcommunityhouse.com Our

The Eaglehawk Community House aims to support a happy, healthy community. Our goal is to enhance the quality-of-life outcomes within our...

Eaglehawk Community House are proud to offer a convenient service of delivering wholesome, home-cooked meals straight to your doorstep....

The fifth round of the $100 Power Saving Bonus opens for new applications on 25 August 2025. Victorian concession card households can...

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing has updated the Finding records website helping people to find historical records. The...

Victorians now have access to free pads and tampons in vending machines located in public places across the state. Menstruation, or...

Eaglehawk Community House is pleased to announce the distribution of Sleep Safe kits, which have been graciously provided by Street...

Connecting our Greater Bendigo Community - 'Worldwide' To our partners, volunteers, performers and operational crew - Congratulations on...

On Saturday 7th December visitors flocked to the ECH for our Annual Community Christmas Party. More than 230 sausages, 70 hamburgers and...

The 2024 Dahila & Arts Festival of Friendships hosted by Eaglehawk Community House, celebrated inclusion and diversity. With a mix of the...