Are you dreaming of a career in healthcare, aged care, or community support?
Located in the heart of Victoria, Bendigo TAFE’s Health and Community Centre of Excellence is your launchpad into some of the state’s most rewarding and in-demand careers.
Purpose-built and packed with the latest training technology, this facility is more than just a place to study — it’s where tomorrow’s health and community professionals are shaped.
What Is the Health and Community Centre of Excellence?
Officially opened as part of a multi-million-dollar revitalisation of Bendigo TAFE’s City Campus, the Health and Community Centre of Excellence delivers a truly immersive, future-focused learning experience.
Designed with input from healthcare and social service experts, this centre offers state-of-the-art simulation environments and industry-aligned training that prepares students to step confidently into the workforce.
Whether you're studying nursing, individual support, health, or community services, you’ll gain real-world skills in real-world settings.
Key Features of the Centre
✅ Simulated Hospital and Aged Care Facilities
Practice clinical and care skills in realistic hospital wards and residential care rooms, using up-to-date equipment and procedures found in today’s healthcare environments.
✅ Interactive Learning Spaces
Modern classrooms support hands-on learning, team collaboration, and scenario-based training — all guided by expert educators with real industry experience.
✅ Student Support Services
The campus provides wraparound support including wellbeing resources, academic assistance, career guidance and Indigenous education support through Bendigo TAFE’s Indigenous Engagement Centre.
Courses You Can Study at the Centre
At the Health and Community Centre of Excellence, you can choose from a range of practical, nationally recognised qualifications that lead directly to employment or further study:
These qualifications are in high demand across Victoria — particularly in regional and rural areas — and they provide a direct pathway to meaningful, stable, and impactful careers.
Building a Career That Gives Back
Studying at Bendigo TAFE’s Health and Community Centre of Excellence isn’t just about getting a qualification — it’s about joining a community of people who care deeply about helping others.
From working with older people and people with disabilities, to supporting individuals experiencing hardship or impacting early learners, you’ll be trained to make a real difference in people’s lives.
Ready to Take the First Step?
There’s never been a better time to enter the health and community sector — and there’s no better place to start than at Bendigo TAFE’s Health and Community Centre of Excellence.
Explore our full range of Health and Community courses or book a campus tour to see our world-class training spaces for yourself.
Empower your future. Enrich your community. Start your journey with Bendigo TAFE
