Community Groups
Strengthening community, building resilience and working towards an equitable future for the generations to come. Supporting and volunteering with these groups might just find you fun, purpose and friends all in the one spot.

We are a community group, formed to nurture the recovery of the natural environment at East Bendigo Natural Reserve (Riley St East Bendigo).

Friends of the Wellsford Forest
We are working to protect the Wellsford Forest particularly from the devastating effects of on-going logging.
Habitat for small mammals, bird species and insects and rare flora have been removed or burned and areas surrounding the ancient Ironbarks destroyed.

Friends of Whipstick Forest
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Enable access to bicycles for those who are not in a financial position to purchase either a new or second-hand bike but are in need of transport.
We are looking for volunteers with bike maintenance and repair skills.

Bike Bendigo
Bike Bendigo is a not for profit organisation making bike riding an easy and attractive option for all ages and abilities.
Check out their website for great resources to help you feel more confident riding on Bendigo roads.

Bendigo Community Toy Library
With over 1500 toys the Bendigo Community Toy Library is a fantastic way to provide your children with a wide range of play experiences for a fraction of the cost without cluttering your house.