Get involved in your community

The following are some suggestions to get involved in the community, meet new people and find out more about Bendigo. We would also encourage you to use a search engine to discover the many community groups across Greater Bendigo related to your interests.

Bendigo Young Professionals Network (YPN)

Bendigo Young Professionals Network (YPN) is a network for young professionals, helping young people build a profile in the community for themselves and their business.

Activities include business and social networking, professional development workshops and inspirational speaker events. If you are a career-oriented person in your 20s or 30s, YPN welcomes you.

Phone: 03 5442 7816

Visit the Bendigo Young Professionals Network Facebook page.

Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services

Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services provides advice and support, resources and information to migrants and their families. The service also connects new arrivals with people from their own or similar cultures.

Location: 120 McCrae Street Bendigo
Phone: 03 5441 6644

Go to the Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services website.

Libraries

Public libraries operate in Bendigo, Eaglehawk, Heathcote and Kangaroo Flat as part of Goldfields Library Corporation.
Our libraries offer a range of services including free children's story time activities, free Internet and computer services and a delivery service for people whose illness or disability restricts them from visiting a library.
Opening hours vary. Go to Libraries.

Volunteering

Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre

Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre matches volunteers to not-for-profit organisations.

Location: Bendigo Library, 259 Hargreaves Street Bendigo
Phone: 03 5449 2700

Go to the Bendigo Volunteer Resource Centre website.

Bendigo Visitor Centre

Not just for tourists, the Bendigo Visitor Centre provides new residents with recommendations on the best places to go and things to see. It also provides a chance for locals to join our volunteer team that is a great way to get to know your new home and make friends. View our latest volunteering opportunities.

Location: 51-67 Pall Mall, Bendigo
Phone: 03 5434 6060 or 1800 813 153

Go to the Bendigo Tourism website.

Churches and places of worship

Many churches and places of worship list their weekly services in the public notices section in the Saturday edition of The Bendigo Advertiser.