Bentleigh Bayside Community Health (BBCH):

Provides a variety of health and social services across South East Metropolitan Melbourne. Primary health services are currently across the LGA’s of Bayside and the southern part of Glen Eira. Community Transport covers a wider geographic catchment and Dental services are not defined by catchment areas with 7 chair dental clinic operating from Bentleigh East. BBCH also has 12 outreach sites providing Gambler’s Help services across 3 catchment areas across the southern metropolitan region.

We work in partnership with consumers and other community agencies. Our health workers are committed to providing quality health care to our community.

We are a not for profit Company Limited by Guarantee with an independent Board of Directors that receives funding from Federal, State and local governments; and a range of partners.

Vision

Healthy People, Healthy Communities

Purpose

Understand and meet the health and well-being needs of the community as a socially responsible business.

Values

Our Values underpin our policies, procedures and practice.

Respect

·         Treating all clients, staff and the community with care, dignity and understanding.

·         Providing a supportive and safe work environment for all voluntary and paid staff.

Responsiveness

·         Meet the needs of our diverse community by providing services that are accessible and innovative.

Accountability

·         Delivering sustainable, quality services in an efficient and financially responsible manner to achieve health outcomes.

·         Providing these services professionally and to the highest ethical standards.

Collaboration

·         Working with clients, staff and external stakeholders to achieve our Vision and Purpose.

Service Overview

BBCH has two sites. Our main service site is located in East Bentleigh, with a second service site in Sandringham.

Sonja and BROAD would like to thank Megan Bugden and Jackie Gleeson for coming in to JOY 949 to be on BROAD and sharing their time.