Our Whistleblower Policy Contents Purpose Bendigo UFS Pharmacies, comprising Bendigo United Friendly Societies Pharmacies Ltd and Central Victorian United Friendly Society Limited is committed to the highest standards of conduct and ethical behaviour in all of its business activities, and to promoting and supporting a culture of honest and ethical behaviour, corporate compliance and good…
Announcement – CEO Resignation Message to Members and Stakeholders From Nicole Cox, Board Chair Bendigo United Friendly Society Chair Nicole Cox said that Chief Executive Michael Fleming has announced his resignation. Nicole said that “After 17 very productive and dedicated years Michael made the decision to resign and to pursue new opportunities and the board wants…
Pharmacy Assistant + Purpose driven organisation | Bendigo location. + Supportive team environment | Competitive salary on offer. + Great opportunity to develop your career in the pharmaceutical industry. About us Guided by our values trust, respect and caring, UFS Pharmacies strive to support over 11,000 local household members and customers to…
NPS MedicineWise has released advice to help people take care of their medicines during the bushfire crisis. Pharmacist and Medicines Line manager at NPS MedicineWise Nerida Packham said there could be a lot to remember during an emergency, especially if people needed to evacuate from an area or found themselves in an unexpected location. But…
As the world’s population continues to grow, so does the amount of waste that people produce. Our busy lifestyles include easily disposable products, such as soft drink bottles/cans or bottles of water. We are working hard within our business to reduce our plastic footprint, we feel it is important to enable our members to make…
Make sure your day-to-day management of asthma is under control before you travel. Visit your doctor for an asthma review to fine tune your asthma management and update your asthma action plan. Your doctor can also provide you with a letter describing your asthma and your current medication. Check that your travel insurance policy specifically…
Maiden Gully Fire Brigade For Maiden Gully Fire Brigade “Building a Healthier Community” also means building a safer community! Two important projects will benefit from this year’s annual payment from the UFS fund. The necessary tools to help community members who find their children accidentally locked in a car have been purchased. The second project…
We would like to formally acknowledge the support that Bendigo UFS Pharmacies provide to Holy Rosary School on an annual basis in the form of your generous donation.
Our school provides a fresh fruit program to our students on a weekly basis and the funds raised by you each year are a very welcome addition, to enable us to continue providing this healthy program to our students.
Please accept this letter as a token of our gratitude and we hope to continue our relationship with you in the years to come.
Paul Wilkinson
Principal.
UV Protection The sun’s harmful UV rays can lead to serious, and in some cases, long-term health issues. Skin Cancer 5% to 10% of skin cancer occurs around the eyes. Always wear quality protective sunglasses when outdoors – even on overcast days. General Eye Comfort The sun’s brightness and glare interferes with comfortable vision. Dark…
All Maui Jim lenses block 100% of all harmful UV rays, protecting your eyes from damage and long-term health risks. Maui Jim sunglasses can be custom made with your prescription*, our specially trained staff can assist you in selecting the correct frame and lens to suit your specific needs. [bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-6″] Protect your…
Medications need sorting? UFS make it easy for you. Webster-pak® is the simple and safe way of keeping track of your own or a loved one’s medications. The daily breakdown on the pack tells you what time of day to take it ensuring no mistakes are made with dosage. 4 great reasons to choose UFS…
[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-6″] Thai Beef Salad Low fat, sat fat and sugar / Med salt Ingredients 500 g rump steak, trimmed of all visible fat 200 g rocket or mixed lettuce leaves, washed and drained 2 Lebanese cucumbers, thinly sliced 1 punnet cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoons mint leaves, finely sliced Thai-style dressing 2 cloves…
St Kilians Primary School 100% of the funds given go directly back to our St Kilian’s School Care Team. The team is our Pastoral Care initiative to welcome and support all members of our school community. Most of the funds are put towards food vouchers of equal value to help when babies arrive, there is…
UFS Pharmacies purchase the Bendigo Day and Night Pharmacy. UFS Pharmacies are pleased to announce the purchase of the Bendigo Day and Night Pharmacy from Life Pharmacy in New South Wales which occurred on the 15th April 2019. UFS Pharmacies Bridge St is now a part of our local group of pharmacies who have serviced…
Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that is spread via respiratory droplets. Measles begins with cold-like symptoms (fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes), followed by a red blotchy rash a few days later. Who: Measles containing vaccine is recommended for: Children 12 and 18 months of age (as part of the national immunisation program…
Did you know that washing your hands properly is the SINGLE most effective action to help reduce infection? [bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-6″] What is hand hygiene? Generally, just washing your hands with a cleanser. Is there a RIGHT way to wash your hands? Yes! For visibly clean hands, use an alcohol based rub like Aqium…
[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-6″] Shepherd’s Pie Low fat, saturated fat, salt and sugar Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola or olive oil 200g lean minced veal or beef ½ cup thinly sliced carrots 125g can salt-reduced diced tomatoes 1 ½ cup diced celery 1 chopped onion 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 1/2 beef stock cube dissolved…
***SORRY, BOOKED OUT**** Watch this space for future dates to be advised. Assess your risk. Are your bones ageing faster than you are? 379 Hargreaves Street Tuesday 2nd July $30* Bone density needs to be checked regularly, just like any other health factor You can’t see or feel your bones getting thinner Bone loss…
The skin, eyes and area around the eyes are very sensitive to UV radiation. Most of us know that UV radiation harms the skin, causing photoageing, wrinkles and, in severe cases, skin cancer. Although it’s invisible, long-term UV exposure can cause various eye diseases such as cataracts, macula degeneration and accelerated aging of the tissue…
“The Building a Healthier Community Program helps us to create a Safer Community,” says Maiden Gully Fire Brigade Captain, David Mustey. “The very significant contribution that this Program provides us annually is being used to purchase new equipment such as tablets in our big Tanker and in the Pumper. This exciting innovation will give us…
The flu (influenza) is caused by a viral infection that is easily spread from person to person. The flu is a serious condition and complications arising from the flu can be debilitating.
UFS Pharmacies have made it easier for you to protect your employees by offering pharmacist administered influenza vaccinations across our four locations. Thus improving the health of your employees, in addition to minimising potential employee sick days for your business.
Contact us to arrange your staff’s vaccinations by emailing Cheryl at csmith@bendigoufs.com.au.
Vaccinations will be administered by a qualified pharmacist at a time and location at your employees convenience.
This year we were excited to be proud sponsors of the Vision Australia easter egg hunt that happened Good Friday. All proceeds went to Vision Australia, a not-for-profit organisation. The Easter egg hunt is one of Vision Australia’s largest individual fundraising events nationally. It’s run by volunteers, with all proceeds going towards Vision Australia’s services to the blind…
UFS Pharmacies are pleased to announce the purchase of the Bendigo Day and Night Pharmacy from Life Pharmacy in New South Wales which occurred on the 15th April 2019.
The pharmacy located at 40 Bridge Street becomes the fifth pharmacy in our network and offers customers and members another location to receive their health advice and service. UFS Pharmacies is a local not for profit, community owned organisation that has operated through out the Bendigo area since 1872.
UFS Pharmacies would like to thank their members and regular customers for their support during the recent renovations at Hargreaves Street. The wait was worth it! After many months of hard work and organisation during our recent renovations we are confident our new look pharmacy will meet the health needs of our members. The new…
How do I get my flu shot? Visit a friendly UFS pharmacist to receive your flu vaccine and protect yourself against the flu this winter! Our highly trained pharmacists can vaccinate anyone over the age of 16 years in store, no prescription required! For adolescents and children under the age of 16, the flu vaccine…
Are you looking for a room in the heart of Bendigo? Join the Bendigo UFS Health Hub – support better health outcomes for the community and our customers. Collaboration Flexibility Central Bendigo Exclusivity Our goal is to create a hub of activity where a diverse range of health related providers run successful businesses and potentially feed off other…
[bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-6″] Warm potato and salmon Low sat fat, salt and sugar / Med fat Ingredients 600g salmon fillets 500g halved baby (new) potatoes cooking spray olive oil 100g (either whole canned baby corn or fresh corn) baby corn 100g washed and halved lengthwise baby spinach leaves 100g semi-dried tomatoes Dressing 4…
At least two in three Australians are diagnosed with skin cancer before the age of 70. Skin cancer is one of the most expensive of cancers for the Australian Healthcare system, but also one of the most preventable. UFS Pharmacist, Bronwyn, answers some common questions in relation to sunscreen. What does SPF mean? SPF…
What is Sleep Apnoea? Sleep apnoea is a common sleep disorder which is defined as an increased number of pauses in breathing whilst sleeping – all individuals have pauses in breathing whilst sleeping, however sleep apnoea is an increased amount of these events. These pauses cause us to wake up subconsciously, leading to restless sleep,…
“We are Eyewear Architects” Founded in 1973, ProDesign Denmark has more than 40 years of experience creating beautiful eyewear with a clean-cut Scandinavian feel. Drawing on our heritage of Danish design, we create innovative eyewear with a close-knit relationship between functionality and visual expression. “We aim to design eyewear that feels as good as…
Hay fever is the common name for allergic rhinitis. It is an allergic reaction in the nose, throat and eyes. Most people associate hay fever with spring, when airborne pollens from grasses are highest. However, hay fever can occur at any time of the year. [bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-6″] Common allergic triggers include: pollens from trees,…
The Bendigo SES have allocated the funds to two important purchases for their unit. “One is a fridge to keep near our truck bay which will be kept stocked with water and electrolyte replacement drinks so that our crews can quickly load up our vehicles and maintain their hydration on hot and drawn out calls…
Bendigo Animal Welfare & Community Services may be best known for our work in rescuing and rehoming our beloved companion animals and assisting disadvantaged pet owners in our community, however our Huntly North shelter and sanctuary also provides a home for a number of rescued farm animals. One of our latest arrivals, Tully has certainly…
The OTIS Foundation was established more than 15 years ago in Bendigo to support women dealing with the challenges of breast cancer and their families by providing access to retreat accommodation at no cost. This unique gift aims to reduce the psychological impact of the disease by allowing guests to relax, reconnect and create special…
UFS Pharmacies has a proud history of involvement in the Bendigo community for over 145 years as a not-for-profit membership organisation. UFS Pharmacies in Bendigo originated from a community need and involved people pooling their resources through membership to provide a local service. That model has stood the test of time and has evolved further with our Building a…
PATCH is crafted with 100% organic bamboo fibre with the added natural goodness of activated charcoal, aloe vera and coconut oil. We take pride in using natural, organic, biodegradable and sustainable resources, that are historically proven to soothe symptoms whilst promoting wound recovery for even the most sensitive skin types. The Patch Range [bs_row class=”row”][bs_col…
Your immune system is one for the most important systems in your body, it defends against viruses and bacteria. As we are in winter, you can help boost your immunity against those dreaded colds and flus! A common sense approach to healthy living – a diet high in fruits and vegies, whole grains, regular exercise, 8-10 glasses of water a…
What is the flu? Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is caused by a highly contagious virus that is spread by contact with fluids from coughs and sneezes. The flu usually differs from a cold as symptoms develop suddenly, and can lead to complications such as chest infections and pneumonia. Unlike a cold, symptoms such as fever, sore throat and muscle aches…
As many individuals will be aware, from the 1st of February 2018, products containing codeine now require a prescription. [bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-6″] There are a number of reasons why the government has made this change. Evidence indicates there is no additional benefit in using small doses of codeine (lower than 30mg) over products without any codeine (Pain Australia, n.d.). Codeine use can result in tolerance,…
Healthy winter warmer recipes for your family. [bs_row class=”row”][bs_col class=”col-sm-4″] Entrée Vegetable Filo Triangles Low fat and sugar Ingredients 20 sheets filo pastry 1.5 cups canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained half cup reduced fat milk 1 tablespoon chopped parsley 1 potato, grated 40g reduced fat cheese, grated quarter carrot, grated 1 tablespoon tomato chutney…
There’s a bear hiding amongst the cats. Can you spot it? Glaucoma is a largely unobservable group of eye diseases in which damage to the optic nerves causes a loss of vision. What causes glaucoma? Damage to the optic nerve is responsible for the vision loss that comes with glaucoma, the most common cause of…
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Suite 2, 379 Hargreaves Street,
Bendigo VIC 3550
Tel: 03 5441 5590
Fax: 03 5443 8416
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Monday – Friday
8:30am to 5:00pm
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