Bendigo Community Services
Help is closer than you think
If you’re facing a crisis, we’re here to help meet the immediate needs of you and your family.
Without a safe place to stay, enough food for your family, or even necessities such as clothing for the kids, tomorrow can feel like a long way off.
Our emergency relief services help relieve the stresses you’re facing today. If you find yourself in a tough spot, reach out and let us help.
Building towards tomorrow
Once your immediate needs are met, we can also help with your next steps. We can talk to your utility providers about that outstanding bill, help you connect with Centrelink about getting a job, talk to the police, or recommend other support services.
Once you’re in a safe and stable environment, we can help you plan for the future.
Find a Service
Doorways Community Support
Through Doorways, The Salvation Army helps individuals and families facing short-term crisis and needing emergency financial help or material aid.
Ph: 03 8873 5288
Monday to Friday
9am to 4pm
Doorways Case Management
Doorways aims to support people as they seek to make changes in their lives. We believe everyone has the capacity to change and Doorways caseworkers walk alongside people as they develop plans to achieve their goals.
Ph: 03 5440 8410
Gravel Hill Community Garden
The community garden was founded to provide fresh fruit and vegetables to support our community services. The garden is also a great place to volunteer and provides continuing pleasure to individuals with activities ranging from general gardening, nursery work, maintenance, compost making and new ideas are always encouraged. Please inquire for more information.
Ph: 03 5440 8410
Chaplaincy—Community, Prison and Rural
The role of Chaplain is quite broad and varied with its emphasis on offering practical, emotional and spiritual support to clients who may be facing prison, needing support in a pending court case or just a listening ear and friendly face in a rural area.
Ph: 03 5440 8410
Moneycare Financial Counselling
The Salvation Army's free and confidential financial counselling service, Moneycare, is available to support anyone who would like to improve their financial situation or is looking for help with budgeting their money. You will receive personalised financial guidance and support to overcome your money problems and build financial strength for the future.
Ph: 03 5440 8410
Children's Contact Service
This service facilitates parental changeovers or supervised child contacts for parents who are separated.
Ph: 03 5440 8410
L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program
The TAC L2P Program assists disadvantaged Victorian learner drivers aged 16 to 21 with no access to a supervising driver or vehicle to gain the 120 hours driving experience required to apply for a probationary licence.
The TAC L2P Program is funded by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), managed by the Department of Transport (DoT), supported by the Victorian Government and coordinated by The Salvation Army Bendigo.
Ph: 03 5440 8410
Community Shed
The workshop offers various woodwork programs to community groups and organisations. Please inquire about suitability and availability.
Ph: 03 5440 8410
Join us
Community meals
Community meals are provided at The Bendigo Salvos. Why don't you join us for a delicious meal and make some new friends while you are
Mondays and Thursdays at 12 noon in the Hilltop Cafe