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Bendigo Community Health Services coordinates two free weekly community walking groups that many locals now treat as a regular part of their week. The White Hills Wanderers meet every Monday at 9:30am while the Eaglehawk Explorers gather every Wednesday at 9:30am.
Walking Groups Form Morning Habits
These walking groups give participants a simple way to add movement without cost or travel. White Hills Wanderers and Eaglehawk Explorers operate on fixed days and times that fit around work and family schedules. Locals who attend regularly report the groups provide both physical activity and a chance to meet others in Central Bendigo, Kangaroo Flat and Eaglehawk areas.
Exercise Classes and Craft Sessions Add Structure
Bendigo Neighbourhood Hub runs additional free activities that support ongoing routines. A Monday exercise class targets older adults while a Tuesday craft group runs from 10am to 12pm. Fortnightly peer support social groups offer another regular outlet. These sessions sit alongside Bendigo Health’s free 7-week rehabilitation program for cancer patients and its Wellness and Life after Cancer program for survivors.
The INFANT program helps new families with healthy eating and active play while the Active Living project, launched in 2023, focuses on activity for children and young people. BCHS also provides specialist youth wellbeing services for ages 12 to 25 through GP clinics, allied health, Doctors in Secondary Schools and headspace Bendigo at sites across Central Bendigo, Kangaroo Flat and Eaglehawk.
Programs Support Consistent Participation
Each of these offerings operates without fees and uses familiar local venues and schedules. The combination of timed walking groups, weekly exercise and craft sessions, and family-focused programs allows residents to select activities that match their stage of life. Details and current meeting points are available through the Bendigo Community Health Services site and the Bendigo Neighbourhood Hub.
Anyone interested can review the listed programs and contact the organisations directly to confirm times before attending. Local medical advice should be sought for personal health decisions.
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