Bendigo Hospital artwork

Information for Patients and Families

Bendigo Health strives to offer innovative clinical trials to meet the needs of its diverse community. Whilst receiving care at Bendigo Health you may be invited to take part in one of the many clinical trials offered at our site. We have included some helpful resources to provide you with information about participating in clinical trials.

Video

This video provides an overview of clinical trials, people who run them, and what to think about when deciding whether or not to be involved.

Clinical Trials and You 

  

The Gift of Healing – First Nations clinical trial brochure

Through our TrialHub program, our community was included in the development of a special brochure that will help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities understand clinical trials and their benefits.

The artwork was developed over eight months by Dixon Patten. Dixon is a proud Gunnai, Yorta Yorta, Gunditjmara, Dhudhuroa man with bloodlines from Wemba Wemba, Barapa Barapa, Djab Wurrung, Wiradjuri, Yuin, Wodi Wodi, Wolgal, Monaro.

View or download: The Gift of Healing

About the art

Our healing experiences can sometimes feel isolating and lonely. This art reminds us that we are part of a community with an abundance of strength and resilience. Our journeys are guided by such deep cultural and spiritual connection to our country’s and each other and that taking ownership of our healing is a powerful gift we give ourselves and our communities.

View or downlaod: Accessbile Word version 

Frequently asked questions

It's important to discuss your interest in participating in a clinical trial. Here are some of the frequently asked questions you may wish to ask to start the conversation with your doctor. 

Resources

 

 

If you have any further questions please don't hesitated to contact our staff listed below.

 

For enquires related to oncology clinical trials

Cancer Services Research Manager (03) 5454 8827

Email [email protected]

 

For enquires related to ICU clinical trials

ICU Research Coordinator (03) 5454 7940

Email [email protected]

 

For general enquiries and all other specialty areas

Clinical Trials Research Manager (03) 5454 6411 

Email [email protected]