Indigenous communities
In order to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Victoria, we must all do our part. Together we can keep our families, mob and ourselves safe, strong and well.
Central Goldfields Shire Council has created a Goldfields Mob facebook page for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members to share information and connect with each other.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community sector partners are working closely with government to coordinate response plans and ensure communities have the necessary information, resources and support they need. For detail information please click here.
You can download our information pack for Indigenous communities here(PDF, 4MB)
There are local organisations who are offering support during the COVID-19 pandemic. This information is constantly evolving so we'll continue to keep it up-to-date as much as possible:
Service Names:
Bendigo and District Aboriginal Cooperative
Address: 119 Prouses Rd, North Bendigo VIC 3550
Contact Number: (03) 54424947
Website: www.bdac.com.au
Services provided: Our Bulk Billing Medical Clinic is accessible to all members of the public, with some services offered only to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Providing all the services, including Health, wellbeing, family and community during Covid-19 pandemic.
Yarning Safe n Strong
Contact Number: 1800 959 563 (available 24/7)
Email Address: ysns@vahs.org.au
Facebook: @YarningSafenStrong
Services provided: Social and Emotional wellbeing, financial wellbeing, medical support including COVID-19 testing, drug and alcohol counselling and rehab services.