Responses and resources
You asked if when we use the word City we are only asking about Bendigo.
When we refer to the City or City of Greater Bendigo, it is referring to the local government organisation. This includes the staff, services, projects, resources, infrastructure, programs etc.
Example: The City can’t provide all services that the community may need, but is there anything you would like to suggest we prioritise? The use of 'City' meant the organisation, not the geographic area. If we are talking about the geographic area, we would use the term ‘Greater Bendigo’.
When we refer to Council, this means all the Councillors collectively. A Councillor is an individual member of Council.
As stated on the project page the survey covered all towns and suburbs in the City of Greater Bendigo's local government area.
You asked what we did to hear from a range of people.
The survey was promoted through the City social media accounts, reaching over 26,000 followers, shared with key stakeholders and groups to promote, media release on the City website etc.
In person sessions were also held with people who are harder to reach so they had an opportunity to be heard. This was achieved through the support of Neighbourhood Houses and local services.
We also asked demographic questions including age, gender, and household arrangements so we could see if we heard from a range of people.
Responses showed we heard from people from all age and gender groups, and from all the different household situations.
You said we need information on community services and events. Community need a way to connect with each other. Sometimes it is hard to find information on what is out there to support us.
All events and workshops the City run is shared on the City website and the City social media accounts. Specific areas within City services also have social media accounts which you can follow. All accounts are listed on the social media information page.
Go to the City social media information page
You can also find things to do on the City website Things to do page.
CONNECT Greater Bendigo is a local directory of services, events and volunteer opportunities for local sporting, recreation and community groups, not-for-profit organisations, Allied Health, Aged Care, and NDIS providers in Greater Bendigo. It is free for services and groups to register.
You asked where to find information on support for carers.
All NDIS support services offering services within the City of Greater Bendigo can register on CONNECT Greater Bendigo. The services that have registered are listed under the NDIS, Disability Access and Inclusion Services category.
Go to the NDIS, Disability Access and Inclusion Services
Services can also list any events, sessions and workshops they offer for carers in the events section of CONNECT Greater Bendigo. You can scroll through all events to see what is listed that could support you, or search for specific events.
Go to the event listings on CONNECT Greater bendigo
You can also follow CONNECT Greater Bendigo's Facebook page for events and opportunities for carers
Go to CONNECT Greater Bendigo Facebook
You can also view the City Access Keys for customised accessibility guides that provide information about accessing venues, events and programs.
Local community groups and services that provide food relief are listed on CONNECT Greater Bendigo. This includes Festive Meal events funded through the City’s Community Grants Program for community groups interested in holding local community festive meal events or providing food relief hampers for distribution between Christmas and New Year. Information on pop up food markets, and reduced prices food and food pantries is also listed.
Under the events calendar, you will see events for when free lunches, pop up markets, food pantries are on.
Go to CONNECT Greater Bendigo website
You can visit the Community Garden page
You can visit the Community Support services listed on CONNECT Greater Bendigo. Here you will find service information including FoodShare and other support services.
Go to the Community Organisations page
In follow up to the survey feedback City staff have spoken with FoodShare. Demand for support with accessing food has increased significantly, but the supply of donations and support has declined. FoodShare will continue to look for ways to meet the needs of the community.
Access to FoodShare supplies for Heathcote were discussed with the organisations based in Heathcote who distribute to the Heathcote community. These organisations chose the option to pick up the supplies from FoodShare's Bendigo outlet, rather than the delivery option.
You can also visit the City's website food relief and community meals page
Visit to food relief and community meals page
You asked where disability parking and useful information is located.
On the City website there is a map of parking for Bendigo City Centre. You will find the map at the top of the page. The red dots on the map are where disability parking spots are located.
You can also view the City Access Keys for customised accessibility guides that provide information about accessing venues, events and programs.
You expressed a need for cultural experiences and sharing.
Local multicultural services and groups can register on CONNECT Greater Bendigo. Those who have registered can be found under the local community groups section
Go to the Community Groups page
Multicultural events, workshops and opportunities are also listed under the events section. You can search by category.
Events includes Multicultural Festivals where all community are welcome to attend.
You can also visit the City websites Cultural Diversity page
You wanted to be able to recycle your glass and clothing.
Glass recycling
The City has opted for glass drop off points instead of a fourth kerbside bin. Specially branded skip bins have been placed in easy to access locations throughout Greater Bendigo for residents to drop off their used glass bottles and jars for free, just like many of us already do with our soft plastics, textiles and e-waste.
Go to the glass recycling page
Clothing and textiles recycling
You can recycle your old textiles for free at drop off points located at Eaglehawk Recycle Shop and the Strathfieldsaye, Heathcote and Goornong transfer stations.
Go to the clothing and textiles recycling page
You can find out more about waste and recycling on the City website
Go to the waste and recycling page
