Bendigo Health staff and members of the Bendigo business community took part in a continuous 24-hour challenge in Bendigo Health’s main atrium on 10 October, to coincide with World Mental Health Day.
The challenge is part of the larger Move for Mental Health fundraiser aimed at raising funds for local mental health patient services.
Bendigo Health Director of Fundraising and Foundation, Rachel Mason said Move for Mental Health has raised more than $200,000 since its inception in 2020 to improve the wellbeing and recovery of mental health patients throughout the Loddon Mallee region.
“We’ve got a range of staff participating in this new initiative, from the CEO, Executive Team and Board members to clinical and support staff, along with our Move for Mental Health supporters. Everyone is excited to get moving,” she said.
The 24-hour challenge ran from 6am on Tuesday 10 October to 6am Wednesday 11 October.
Last year, funds from Bendigo Health's Move for Mental Health challenge were used to purchase a patient transport bus, improving access to specialised exercise programs for mental health patients. This year's funds will continue supporting mental health patients in the region to access these programs.
Find out more or donate at www.bendigohealthfoundation.org.au/m4mh
