Golden City Support Services is a registered NDIS Service provider.
Not all providers need to register with the NDIS Commission. However, registration provides some assurance to NDIS participants that the provider’s services and supports meet the level of quality and safety stated in the NDIS Practice Standards and some NDIS supports can only be provided by a registered provider.
As a registered provider Golden City Support Services meets the NDIS quality and safeguards standards.
We provide NDIS participants with a broad range of services, built on a history of providing supports to local communities for over 40 years.
We have a strong track record of providing supports to people with complex support needs, and supporting people with psychosocial disability.
Although you have to be under the age of 65 to receive NDIS funding, through our community based aged care work we understand the needs of aging parents in supporting a family member with a disability.
Core Supports
We provide support that enables a participant to participate in the activities of daily living.
These supports may be in your own home, out in the community or in Specialist Disability Accommodation.
Capacity building
We provide individualised supports that enable a participant to build independence and skills.
As part of our capacity building options we provide support through our highly regarded and popular CreateAbility and Creative Links activities and we can develop other tailored individual supports.
Respite (Short Term Accommodation)
Golden City Support Services was started by families looking for community based respite options for their family members with disabilities.
We have always understood and recognised the importance of respite for families. The chance for families to take a break or attend that important other event.
Respite, or Short Term Accommodation, is however much more than the family having a break. For the NDIS Participant, it is about the opportunity to build new skills and have life experiences outside the family home.
We provide Short Term Accommodation in specifically designed respite homes in Bendigo and Gisborne.
Support Coordination
Our dedicated Support Coordination team will support the participant to understand and implement the funded supports in their plan and link them to community, mainstream and other government services.
Golden City Support Services Support Coordinators focus on supporting the participants to build skills and direct their own life, as well as connect them to providers and other services.
Our Support Coordinators work with service providers and others across our region and have a deep understanding of the service system. Golden City Support Services has a long history of supporting individuals and their families through complex service options.
Plan Management
Golden City Support Services can enable you to maintain control of your NDIS funding
Our skilled plan managers are supported by our integrated financial management system.
Our plan managers can:
- pay your providers for the supports you purchase
- help you keep track of your funds
- take care of financial reporting for you
- depending on your circumstances, they can also help you choose your providers
Your Next Step with Us
The services we can offer you will be dependent on your NDIS funding and your NDIS Plan. You may already have your funding approved and want to speak with us about providing the services you need. You may be in a situation where you are yet to apply for NDIS funding and aren’t even sure if you will be eligible or where to start.
Either way, just give us a call on 1800 001 005, or email us at customerservices@gcss.org.au
Where Else to Go for Information
National Disability Insurance Scheme
56 -65 King Street BENDIGO
Call: 1800 800 110
or
466-474 High Street ECHUCA
Call: 1800 800 110
or
Woodgrove Shopping Centre, 533-555 High Street MELTON
Call: 1800 800 110
Local Area Coordinators (LAC’s)
384 Hargreaves Street Bendigo
Call: 1300 488 226
or
89E Piper Street KYNETON
or
Call: 1300 488 226
1A & 5, 9 Halford Street CASTLEMAINE
Call: 1300 488 226
or
203 – 205 Hare St, ECHUCA
Call: 1300 968 140
Rights Information and Advocacy Centre
122 Queen Street, BENDIGO
Call: 5222 5499
Some Useful Links
Understanding the NDIS
NDIS Contacts
Loddon LAC (Intereach)
Advocacy Centre