Designs for Bendigo TAFE’s new Community Health and Learning Hub in Castlemaine have been released.
Set to open mid-2025, Bendigo TAFE has partnered with Dhelkaya Health to deliver the facility and bring health and care training to Castlemaine.
The designs show a flexible and multi-use facility that simulates real-life experiences and puts learning on display, featuring:
• 4-bed health care simulation space
• 2 bed aged care simulation (residential care)
• home unit simulation (in home care)
• General-purpose classrooms, complemented by student breakout areas, storage, reception, and a shared staff office space.
Construction on the project began in January, and once complete, the Hub will:
• Offer a range of Bendigo TAFE’s health services qualifications in areas such as allied health, aged care, disability support, and nursing.
• Expand skills and training opportunities for Castlemaine and surrounding residents closer to home.
• Help address regional skills shortages in health and care sectors through local training and employment pathways.
This innovative regional initiative will provide Castlemaine and its surrounding regional residents with more choices for living, learning, and working locally. The project is made possible thanks to a $4million Victorian Government investment.
Comments to be attributed to Minister for Skills and TAFE Gayle Tierney:
“Victoria’s TAFE Network is leading the way in industry-connected skills and training, and Bendigo TAFE’s innovative partnership with Dhelkaya Health is strengthening regional education and workforce development.”
“The new Community Health and Learning Hub in Castlemaine will provide state-of-the-art training facilities, ensuring local students can gain the skills they need for rewarding careers in the health and care sectors, right in their own community.”
Comments to be attributed to Member for Bendigo West Maree Edwards:
“The new Community Health and Learning Hub is a game-changer for Castlemaine, bringing high-quality health and care training closer to home for local students. This investment will help meet
regional workforce needs and ensure our community has access to skilled health professionals well into the future.”
Comments to be attributed to Sally Curtain, Chief Executive Officer Bendigo TAFE:
“The designs of the Community Health and Learning Hub showcase the first-class facilities Bendigo TAFE is delivering in Castlemaine. This project is a pivotal step towards improving health and care training opportunities for the region.
“Our partnership with Dhelkaya Health is key to ensuring that Castlemaine residents have access to world-class education and practical, hands-on learning in fields like allied health, aged care, and nursing.
Comments to be attributed to Sue Race, Chief Executive Officer Dhelkaya Health:
"We are thrilled to see the designs for this new education hub come to life. The spaces reflect our commitment to creating a dynamic learning environment that mirrors the evolving healthcare industry. “The innovative simulation areas will provide invaluable, real-world training, helping to shape the next generation of health professionals for Castlemaine and the surrounding regions."
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