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In July we celebrated our 10th birthday with an incredible week of celebration. This milestone was a very special one and we thought it was well worth acknowledging. Our pride in what has been accomplished over the pas...

","url":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/10th-birthday-celebrations","title":"10th Birthday Celebrations","summary":"In July we celebrated our 10th birthday with an incredible week of celebration. This milestone was a very special one and we thought it was well worth acknowledging. Our pride in what has been accomplished over the pas...","date_modified":"2026-07-24T02:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/mothers-day-lunch","html_content":"

What an incredible afternoon celebrating the amazing women in our community.

","url":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/mothers-day-lunch","title":"Mothers Day Lunch","summary":"What an incredible afternoon celebrating the amazing women in our community.","date_modified":"2026-05-08T03:44:26Z"},{"id":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/christmas-toy-drive-1","html_content":"

We were overwhelmed with gratitude of the support we received for this year's toy drive.

","url":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/christmas-toy-drive-1","title":"Christmas Toy Drive","summary":"We were overwhelmed with gratitude of the support we received for this year's toy drive.","date_modified":"2025-12-24T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/gingerbread-houses","html_content":"

Wednesday 3rd December saw 120 people from our community come together to celebrate Christmas and decorate some magnificent gingerbread houses. This fun filled evening was held at the Harry Trott Pavilion and was hosted...

","url":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/gingerbread-houses","title":"Gingerbread Houses!","summary":"Wednesday 3rd December saw 120 people from our community come together to celebrate Christmas and decorate some magnificent gingerbread houses. This fun filled evening was held at the Harry Trott Pavilion and was hosted...","date_modified":"2025-12-02T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/ladies-golf-day","html_content":"

On the 21st November we were the honoured recipients of the McKean McGregor Ladies Golf Day, held at the Bendigo Golf Course.

","url":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/ladies-golf-day","title":"Ladies Golf Day","summary":"On the 21st November we were the honoured recipients of the McKean McGregor Ladies Golf Day, held at the Bendigo Golf Course.","date_modified":"2025-11-20T18:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/raffle-for-rent","html_content":"

In September 2025 we launched our first ever \"Raffle for Rent\" to raise funds for our biggest overhead rent!!! We secured some wonderful prizes, which included \"The Gooney Bird Experience\" to King Island. A \"Pizzini W...

","url":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/raffle-for-rent","title":"Raffle For Rent","summary":"In September 2025 we launched our first ever \"Raffle for Rent\" to raise funds for our biggest overhead rent!!! We secured some wonderful prizes, which included \"The Gooney Bird Experience\" to King Island. A \"Pizzini W...","date_modified":"2025-10-13T22:35:27Z"},{"id":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/art-show-exhibition","html_content":"

On April 4th & 5th we were pleased to present the Sunshine Bendigo Art Show & Exhibition. Dudley House in View Street, was the amazing backdrop for this inspiring art show \"it takes a village\" that celebrated the creati...

","url":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/art-show-exhibition","title":"Art Show & Exhibition","summary":"On April 4th & 5th we were pleased to present the Sunshine Bendigo Art Show & Exhibition. Dudley House in View Street, was the amazing backdrop for this inspiring art show \"it takes a village\" that celebrated the creati...","date_modified":"2025-04-05T06:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/bendigo-citizen-of-the-year","html_content":"

We are thrilled to be able to share some incredible news!

","url":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/bendigo-citizen-of-the-year","title":"BENDIGO CITIZEN OF THE YEAR","summary":"We are thrilled to be able to share some incredible news!","date_modified":"2025-01-25T02:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/toy-drive-food-hampers-2024","html_content":"

In the last month we have been able to provide additional support to our local community by gifting 400 food hampers & 623 bags full of toy bags offering families some Christmas joy!\n

","url":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/toy-drive-food-hampers-2024","title":"Toy Drive & Food Hampers 2024","summary":"In the last month we have been able to provide additional support to our local community by gifting 400 food hampers & 623 bags full of toy bags offering families some Christmas joy!\n","date_modified":"2024-12-19T09:33:43Z"},{"id":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/prd-community-fund","html_content":"

We are incredibly grateful to have been chosen as the inaugural beneficiary of the PRD Bendigo Community Fund. Over a three month period, $100 from each sale was donated, culminating in an incredible $20,000 contributio...

","url":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/prd-community-fund","title":"PRD Community Fund","summary":"We are incredibly grateful to have been chosen as the inaugural beneficiary of the PRD Bendigo Community Fund. Over a three month period, $100 from each sale was donated, culminating in an incredible $20,000 contributio...","date_modified":"2024-12-04T13:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/mckean-mcgregor-ladies-golf-day","html_content":"

After an initial postponement due to wet wild weather, the new day of the 1st November saw the sun come out and the ladies ready to play!! We were thrilled to be the charity partner of this inaugural golf event held at ...

","url":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/mckean-mcgregor-ladies-golf-day","title":"McKean McGregor Ladies Golf Day","summary":"After an initial postponement due to wet wild weather, the new day of the 1st November saw the sun come out and the ladies ready to play!! We were thrilled to be the charity partner of this inaugural golf event held at ...","date_modified":"2024-10-31T14:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/movie-fundraiser","html_content":"

A special \"pre release\" of the acclaimed Australian family friendly movie Runt was held on the 15th September as a fundraiser for Sunshine Bendigo. This movie was being released into the cinemas the following week, so t...

","url":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/movie-fundraiser","title":"Movie Fundraiser","summary":"A special \"pre release\" of the acclaimed Australian family friendly movie Runt was held on the 15th September as a fundraiser for Sunshine Bendigo. This movie was being released into the cinemas the following week, so t...","date_modified":"2024-09-15T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/bendigo-jockey-club","html_content":"

On the 8th September the Bendigo Jockey Club hosted a Spring Ladies Lunch and invited us to be the charity partner for the event. A group of beautifully attired ladies listened to our Director Glenda speak on the work t...

","url":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/bendigo-jockey-club","title":"Bendigo Jockey Club","summary":"On the 8th September the Bendigo Jockey Club hosted a Spring Ladies Lunch and invited us to be the charity partner for the event. A group of beautifully attired ladies listened to our Director Glenda speak on the work t...","date_modified":"2024-09-08T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/picnic-at-the-pavilion","html_content":"

Our major fundraiser event of the year was beautifully presented by our amazing fundraising team.

","url":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/picnic-at-the-pavilion","title":"Picnic at the Pavilion","summary":"Our major fundraiser event of the year was beautifully presented by our amazing fundraising team.","date_modified":"2024-05-11T02:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/christmas-toy-drive","html_content":"

Overflowing toy bags given with kindness and packed with love, so that 310 children that may have missed out now have a smile on their faces on Christmas morning.

","url":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/christmas-toy-drive","title":"Christmas Toy Drive","summary":"Overflowing toy bags given with kindness and packed with love, so that 310 children that may have missed out now have a smile on their faces on Christmas morning.","date_modified":"2023-12-20T03:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/ladies-spring-lunch---2023","html_content":"

An exciting event was our \"Ladies Spring Lunch\" held on Saturday 14th October, and we were thrilled to welcome Make Your House a Home as major sponsor of this event. The day included a silent auction, raffle, entertainme...

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As from Tuesday 18th June 2023 we are thrilled to be re-opening in bigger and newer premises.

","url":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/re-opening-at-new-site---2023","title":"Re-Opening at new site - 2023","summary":"As from Tuesday 18th June 2023 we are thrilled to be re-opening in bigger and newer premises. ","date_modified":"2023-06-20T01:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/mothers-day-champagne-high-tea---2023","html_content":"

Saturday 6th May saw us hold our inaugural Mother's Day event, and what a day it was. Held at the beautiful MacKenzie Quarters in central Bendigo we welcomed over 100 ladies!

","url":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/mothers-day-champagne-high-tea---2023","title":"Mother's Day Champagne High Tea - 2023","summary":"Saturday 6th May saw us hold our inaugural Mother's Day event, and what a day it was. Held at the beautiful MacKenzie Quarters in central Bendigo we welcomed over 100 ladies!","date_modified":"2023-05-06T01:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/christmas---2021","html_content":"

Due to our recent windfall we wanted to make an immediate impact within our community. In conjunction with Fosterville Gold Mine we distributed 267 food hampers across our Agency Network to families in need.

","url":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/christmas---2021","title":"Christmas - 2021","summary":" Due to our recent windfall we wanted to make an immediate impact within our community. In conjunction with Fosterville Gold Mine we distributed 267 food hampers across our Agency Network to families in need. ","date_modified":"2021-12-25T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/melbourne-cup-sweep-windfall---2021","html_content":"

The VRC ran their annual Melbourne Cup Sweep for all their suppliers, who then got to choose a charity for their horse. Fosterville Gold Mine, who supplied the gold for the cup, chose us and we won!

","url":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/melbourne-cup-sweep-windfall---2021","title":"Melbourne Cup Sweep Windfall - 2021","summary":" The VRC ran their annual Melbourne Cup Sweep for all their suppliers, who then got to choose a charity for their horse. Fosterville Gold Mine, who supplied the gold for the cup, chose us and we won!","date_modified":"2021-11-02T00:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/pj-drive---2021","html_content":"

In April 2021 we ran a very successful winter pj drive and were blown away with the generosity of \"our village\".

","url":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/pj-drive---2021","title":"PJ Drive - 2021","summary":"In April 2021 we ran a very successful winter pj drive and were blown away with the generosity of \"our village\". ","date_modified":"2021-04-30T01:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/generous-donation---easter-2021","html_content":"

Over the Easter weekend in Bendigo the Citroen Club of Victoria and the Citroen Classic Owners Australia hosted the National \"Cit-In\" Meeting.

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In June 2020 we celebrated being at our site in Vains Street Golden Square for 12 months. We are so pleased with our set up and our new home.

","url":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/1-year-birthday-at-vains-street---2020","title":"1 Year Birthday at Vains Street - 2020","summary":"In June 2020 we celebrated being at our site in Vains Street Golden Square for 12 months. We are so pleased with our set up and our new home. ","date_modified":"2020-06-30T01:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/bendigo-advertiser-interview---may-2020","html_content":"

An interview with Founder Glenda Serpell appeared in the Bendigo Advertiser on May 16th 2020.

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Thanks to Bendigo's Best a great local partnership showcasing the incredible work of Sunshine Bendigo and how the local community can support us.

","url":"https://sunshinebendigo.org.au/news/f/bendigos-best","title":"Bendigo's Best","summary":"Thanks to Bendigo's Best a great local partnership showcasing the incredible work of Sunshine Bendigo and how the local community can support us. ","date_modified":"2020-01-30T00:00:00Z"}]}