Golden City Support Services

13/11/2025

It’s Trans Awareness Week (13–19 November)

This week is about listening, learning, and standing alongside our transgender and gender-diverse community. We believe everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and celebrated for who they are.

Let’s keep building a community where everyone can live authentically and thrive.
Want to know how you can show support? Start by learning more and sharing kindness.

Visit: https://www.minus18.org.au/campaigns/trans-awareness-week/

12/11/2025

Our team are sharing their insights in Sydney today!

We’re proud to have Alex Cotterell and John Willis representing Golden City Support Services at the ASID - Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability conference.

Their presentation explores the importance of understanding the individual story of each person we support, recognising that everyone’s experiences, strengths, and aspirations shape the way we deliver truly person-centred support.

10/11/2025

03/11/2025

🎄 Christmas is coming — have you planned your Short Term Respite? 🌟

The holidays can be a busy time for everyone. Whether you’re heading away, spending time with family, or just need a break, now’s the best time to start planning your Short Term Respite in Bendigo or New Gisborne.

Bookings fill quickly over Christmas and New Year, so getting in early means you’ll have the best choice of dates and supports that suit you.

💛 Make this holiday season a little easier — get in touch with our team to chat about your options and lock in your stay.

📞 1800 001 005
📧 stabookings@gcss.org.au

30/10/2025

Is this the scariest CEO you’ve ever seen? 😱🎃

Natasha Williams has been getting into the Halloween spirit with our participants; spooky dolls, lollies, creepy decorations, and plenty of laughs along the way! 💀🕸️

Be honest… who’s scarier — Natasha or the dolls? 👀

👇 Drop your votes (or your own Halloween pics) in the comments!

22/10/2025

✨ Burnout Ballet is hitting the stage!

This bold new production from local disability arts program CreateA fuses street culture with dance to celebrate local stories, challenges perceptions and showcase performers of all-abilities.

The performance started as an idea from a local news story about ‘burnout’ behaviour in Bendigo streets. CreateA has taken this idea and, with their typical inventiveness, delivered a show that has bar scenes, car scenes and dance routines.

Don’t miss this chance to see performers with all-abilities take the stage, share their stories, and be seen as artists.

📌 The Engine Room, View Street
📅 December 11 and 12

To purchase tickets, please visit:
https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/arts-culture-theatres/event/burnout-ballet

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The full stage production is made possible through support from the City, including rehearsal and performance space, and a $5,000 Power-Up Grant from the Ulumbarra Foundation to support costume and set design, music production, and payment for performers and creative staff.

Photographed by AJ Taylor.

14/10/2025

Care takes many forms; love, calm, persistence, and the simple act of showing up.

At Golden City Support Services, we see the quiet dedication of carers, the love, patience, humour, and resilience that hold families and communities together.

This National Carers Week, we want to say "thank you".To every carer for the early mornings, the late nights, the small acts of kindness that make a big difference.

You make our community stronger.

National Carers Week is a time to recognise, celebrate and raise awareness about the 3 million Australians who provide care to a family member or friend.

To find out more visit: https://carersweek.com.au/

10/10/2025

🎄 Planning for the Christmas Break? Don’t forget your STA/Respite! 🌟

The holiday season is a wonderful time to rest, connect, and recharge, but it’s also one of our busiest periods for Short Term Accommodation (STA) / Respite bookings in Bendigo and New Gisborne.

If you or someone you support is hoping to access STA over the Christmas and New Year period, now’s the time to book in. Early planning means you’ll have more choice, flexibility, and peace of mind knowing your support is locked in.

💛 Take the stress out of the holidays — get in touch with our team today to discuss your STA or Respite options and secure your preferred dates.

📞 Contact us today on 1800 001 005 or stabookings@gcss.org.au

10/10/2025

Last call for young and emerging producers interested in a paid role working on CreateA’s new work ‘Burnout Ballet.'

Applications close Friday 10th October.

The role is designed for a young and emerging associate producer, to offer a range of experiences in delivering live performance. Perfect for people who are passionate and willing to learn on the job, with the support of CreateA’s creative team.

The role is a short term contract that will start on the 4/11/25 through to 12/12/25 and is equivalent to approximately 2 days a week for the month-long duration. The fee is $2100 plus GST.

If you are interested, or have any questions email John Willis, Creative Producer at: john.wills@gcss.org.au

09/10/2025

Today we join the global community in raising awareness of mental health and the importance of supporting one another.

World Mental Health Day is a reminder that mental health matters; everywhere, for everyone. It’s an opportunity for individuals, organisations, and communities to come together, share stories, and strengthen the movement for better mental health care worldwide.

Let’s continue to talk openly, listen without judgment, and support those around us, because no one should face mental health challenges alone.

💬 Take action today:
✅ Check in on a friend or colleague.
✅ Share mental health resources.
✅ Take time for your own wellbeing.
✅ Start the conversation.

Together, we can make mental health care a reality for all. 💚

30/09/2025

It's not only the first of the month, but also International Coffee Day!

There's not many things more satisfying than watching a barista create art with your favourite cup.

Latte, flat white, cappuccino...what's you preferred brew?

22/09/2025

There’s no doubt where our CEO Natasha’s loyalty lies this weekend… 🐱💙🤍

But we want to know – who are you backing to bring home the cup on Saturday?

Will it be the Cats 🐱💙🤍 or the Lions 🦁💛❤️💙?

Let the friendly rivalry begin… drop your team below 👇🏆