GoCo is a community care business, which has over 30 years experience in supporting people and their carers living in rural and remote areas with improving their health and wellbeing.
We specialise in providing personalised care and support for people who want the freedom to live independently in the comfort of their own home. We focus on delivering home and community care services in rural New England and North Western NSW, including Gunnedah, Tamworth, Narrabri, Moree and Liverpool Plains local government areas.
We receive funding from the Commonwealth Department of Health, Transport for NSW and Carers NSW. This funding supports us to provide assistance to people in their local community. We focus on supporting people and their carers, who are aged, or are socially or geographically isolated.
Our staff and volunteers provide services such as case management, transport, meals on wheels, and social outings. Help in the home and garden are brokered by us. This is designed to provide a service model which takes into account the individual needs, quality of life, desires and ambitions of the people who access the service.
We provide services which are designed to be flexible and respond to individual needs. The services you are able to access depend on what your assessed needs are, and which program you have been assessed as eligible for.
Our History:
Established in 1988 in Gunnedah, GoCo was the brain child of Gunnedah Shire Council and continues to operate as a business enterprise of Council today. Initially GoCo was operated by three amazing staff (one is still with us!).
Gunnedah Shire Council agreed to auspice GoCo in early 1990 following an approach by the NSW Department of Community Services (DoCS). GoCo was funded as a Community Options Project by State and Commonwealth governments initially targeting people aged over 65 with complex care needs residing in the following nine local government areas (LGAS): Gunnedah Shire, Narrabri Shire, Moree Plains Shire, Nundle Shire, Manilla Shire, Quirindi Shire, Parry Shire, Barraba Shire and Tamworth City.
A committee consisting of a Councillor nominated representative from each of the 9 LGAs, 3 clients representatives, DoCs and Health representatives was set up to advise GoCo staff on strategic and policy matters.
GoCo has grown and evolved over the years, successfully delivering on state and commonwealth funded grants in aged care, community and disability services.
In 2018, GoCo welcomed aged care services for the Tamworth region into its repertoire of services, with the novation of Commonwealth Home Support Programme services for Barraba, Kootingal and Nundle.
GoCo has grown to now service five local government areas encompassing Tamworth, Gunnedah, Narrabri, Moree and Liverpool Plains. We now have offices in Gunnedah, Tamworth, Barraba and Quirindi.
GoCo has an intimate understanding of the region, its people and the unique needs of each and every one of our clients. We are committed to providing our clients with incredible support and services to ensure you (or your loved one) have the freedom to live happy and independent lives.
Our philosophy is simple. You are our priority. We’re here to empower you so that you can live your life the way you choose.
Our Values:
CARE: We genuinely care about the wellbeing and independence of our community.
INTEGRITY: We operate with honesty and transparency to empower you with choice and give you peace of mind.
RELATIONSHIPS: We nurture our relationships with clients and their family, so that GoCo feels like home.
QUALITY: We deliver a quality client experience through superior service and personalised care.
Contact us to enquire about any of our services, by emailing us at info@gococare.com.au or call us on 02 6740 2240.
Or visit us goco.com.au or Facebook
