NEWS
Locally-driven Aboriginal children’s dental health project a win for all
Did you know that applying fluoride varnish to children’s teeth can reduce the risk of tooth decay by around 40%? That’s why the Loddon Mallee
Caring for Country during and after the build
While the health and wellbeing of Community is the focus of the New Medical Facility project, this in no way diminishes the importance of dhelkunya
Progress highlights – June July 2023
Highlights from the New Medical Facility Project Team’s July meeting Detailed design approved The detailed design for our new medical facility project was signed off
Project progress update – May 2023
Highlights from the New Medical Facility Project Team’s May meeting Community focus for the project The importance of keeping the focus of the project firmly
Community get a taste of the BIG Plans
Thanks to those community members who joined the project team and BDAC staff on 27 April 2023, at a second BIG Plans session in Melbourne,
Law courts tour provides inspiration
Members of the PCG Team were fortunate to be invited to do a tour of the new Bendigo Law Courts with Judy O’Connor, from Court
Frequently asked questions
There will be a range of expanded and new services, including more GPs and medical services, an expanded range of allied health services, and a new dental service.
This has not been confirmed yet, but will likely support offices and other teams. It will continue to provide Community with the current range of medical services until the new building opens.
We intend to open the new facility in early 2025.
We are committed to ensuring the least disruption to existing patient services. However, a project of this scale requires a significant construction zone that will be off-limits to BDAC’s usual operations. Staff and patients will be notified in advance when alterations to traffic management, parking, or service delivery are required.
Yes! We have a number of our medical staff and staff who will be working in the new facility helping to provide feedback on what is needed.
Yes, there are opportunities for Community to provide feedback throughout the project build and participate in feedback activities.
