Membership
UFS membership is for everyone who wants pharmacy and medical care with attractive discounts and access to fantastic and convenient services. Most members are attracted to the 20% savings, however, there is much more value to gain from your UFS membership.
Member Benefits
Discounts, Discounts and More Discounts!
UFS members save up to 20% discount off all retail prices at UFS Pharmacies (excluding restricted PBS prescriptions, community benefit items sold at cost). Over the course of a year, membership can save you and your family members hundreds of dollars.
- Up to 20% off at Bendigo UFS Pharmacies
- Up to 20% off at Bendigo UFS Optical. A fully qualified optometrist in store offering bulk billing, 3D digital camera plus a great range of budget & designer frames.
- 10% discount off Lôccitane at our View Street Pharmacy.
- Special Christmas member discounts & giveaways.
- 6% discount on GMHBA Health Insurance (conditions apply).
- 14 day Free pass and SPECIAL UFS MEMBER OFFER No Joining Fee save $199 all year round @ Fernwood Fitness (conditions apply).
Member Services
UFS members have access to an ever expanding range of member services. These services are either provided free to members or offered at substantially discounted prices. These services include:
- Baby Change room facilities/restrooms (Hargreaves St & View St Pharmacies)
- In Store Vaccinations (Influenza, Whooping Cough, Measles/Mumps/Rubella available
- Diabetes Australia Approved Retailers (NDSS)
- Sleep Apneoa Products & accredited CPAP consultant available at Hargreaves Street
- Blood Pressure Checks
- Scooter recharge points available
- Drive through Prescription service at View Street
- Bendigo Bank ATM’s available at all stores
- Dose Administration Service – Webster Pak
- Medication Reviews
- Delivery Service – UFS Pharmacies provides delivery in urban areas of Bendigo for members
- Unwanted medication disposal
We’re Open For Your Convenience
You and your kids aren’t always sick between the hours of 9am to 5pm.
We’re open seven days a week including public holidays at our View Street store.
View Street
Seven days a week 7am – 11pm
Hargreaves Street
Monday – Friday
8:30am to 6:00pm
Saturday
8:30am to 1:00pm
Sunday
Closed
Bridge Street
Monday – Friday
8:30am to 6:00pm
Saturday
8:30am to 1:00pm
Sunday
Closed
Strathfieldsaye
Monday – Friday
8:30am to 6:00pm
Saturday
8:30am to 1:00pm
Sunday
Closed
Maiden Gully
Monday – Friday
8:30am to 6:00pm
Saturday
8:30am to 1:00pm
Sunday
Closed
Community E-Newsletter
UFS keeps in touch with members through our own Members Newsletter. The Members Newsletter is delivered directly to your inbox. It introduces our team, keeps members informed and shares important health update. It’s included in your membership and you can opt out at any time.
Reciprocal Benefits
Friendly Society Dispensaries/Pharmacies are situated right throughout Australia. Most Friendly Societies will honour your membership card – entitling you to a discount wherever you might be.
Alliance Partnerships
GMHBA
Health Insurance for Bendigo UFS Pharmacies Members
Leading not-for-profit health fund GMHBA offers quality health insurance at discounted rates for Bendigo UFS Pharmacies Members. Members can access up to a 6% discount off GMHBA’s already great value rates and enjoy the convenience of direct debit deductions.
To take advantage of this great offer please contact GMHBA on 1300 446 422 . Make sure you quote your Bendigo UFS Pharmacies Membership number” when enquiring.
About GMHBA
GMHBA, like the Bendigo UFS Pharmacies is an Australian not-for-profit, member owned company. With more than 75 years’ experience GMHBA is the health insurer of choice for more than 230,000 Australians. GMHBA provides a range of competitive health insurance options for singles, couples and families.
Switching your current health insurance to GMHBA is easy
If you already have health insurance, GMHBA can help you switch from your current health fund. GMHBA will contact your existing health fund and help you complete the paperwork. Plus you won’t have to re-serve any new waiting periods that have already been served provided you transfer to an equivalent level of cover within 30 days
*Total maximum 6% discount is only available to Bendigo UFS Pharmacies members who pay by direct debit using a bank account, Bendigo UFS Pharmacies members are not eligible for other discounts.
Fernwood Fitness
- 14 day Free pass and SPECIAL UFS MEMBER OFFER No Joining Fee save $199 all year round @ Fernwood Fitness (conditions apply).
https://www.fernwoodfitness.com.au/clubs/vic/bendigo/
*Simply show your UFS membership card at Fernwood Fitness when you sign up.
Fernwood Fitness
Phone: 03 5441 8008
Level 1/358 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo
Membership Cards
Your membership cards will be posted to you after joining as a new member. Your partner and children are entitled to membership cards as additional cardholders as your membership covers your entire household. We require membership cards to be presented for scanning when commencing any transaction.
