GoCo Community Care

24/04/2026

ANZAC Day Closure Notice

Lest we forget. 🌹

As Anzac Day falls on a Saturday this year, our office will be closed this coming Monday, 27 April for the additional public holiday.

This ANZAC Day we pause to remember and honour the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of our servicemen and women.

14/04/2026

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗖𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿? 🚐

Your primary focus will be to provide personalised care and support for individuals who seek the freedom to live independently in the comfort of their own homes.

You will assist elderly individuals, those with moderate to severe disabilities, and carers with complex needs, helping them to lead a life of their choosing.

📱 To find out more, or to apply, visit https://gunnedah.applynow.net.au/jobs/GSC631

🗓 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝟓𝐩𝐦, 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟐𝟕 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥.

GoCo Community Care

01/04/2026

Getting ready for the long weekend! 🐰 Please note that our office will be closed from Friday, 3 April, reopening on Tuesday, 7 April. We hope you have a safe and happy Easter break filled with plenty of chocolate! 🍫

13/03/2026

Our Gunnedah and Liverpool Plains Aboriginal Elders' Groups attended the 24th Annual Aboriginal Elder's Olympics this week.

More than 400 Aboriginal Elders from across NSW came together for this year's Olympics.

12/02/2026

Genevieve from ABC New England North West visited our gallery today to hear all about the upcoming exhibition Ageing to Create, which opens on Friday 🎤 📻

The exhibition is a showcase of arts and crafts created by the Shire’s seniors in GoCo Community Care’s Social Support Groups.

Pictured are GoCo’s Mel McCulloch and program participant Rick Thomas.

Come along at 4pm on Friday and check out these vibrant works 🎨

15/01/2026

‘Ageing to Create’ art exhibition will open at the Bicentennial Art Gallery on Friday, 13 February at 4pm and showcase the works of our Monday and Friday Social Support Groups in 2025.

All are welcome to attend!

𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐬’ 𝐞𝐱𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 ‘𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲’

Connection and creative expression are at the heart of Gunnedah Shire’s first exhibition for 2026.

‘Ageing to Create’ will open on Friday, 13 February and showcase the works of seniors aged 58 to 98 who attended GoCo Community Care’s Monday and Friday Social Support Groups in 2025.

The vibrant collection of artworks includes a wide range of mediums, such as macramé, painting, paper-mâché, and other hands-on crafting techniques.

GoCo’s Executive Manager Bruce Mercer said both staff and seniors alike were excited to see their efforts displayed on the walls of the Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery.

“These works reflect the heart of the program – fostering social connection, encouraging creative expression, and supporting mental stimulation and physical movement through artmaking,” he said.

“We are also fortunate to welcome the children from Mary Ranken Child Care Centre once a month and their visits spark joy, playfulness, and a wonderful sense of shared creativity, often bringing out the ‘child’ artist in all of us.

“Together with singing, laughter, and a friendly game of bingo each month, this exhibition celebrates the spirit of community and the power of creativity at every age.”

Ageing to Create will open at the Creative Arts Gallery at 4pm, on Friday, 13 February, 2026 and continues until Friday, 20 March, 2026.

𝐶𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛: 𝐴𝑔𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 𝐶𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑛 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑠 𝑏𝑦 𝐺𝑢𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑑𝑎ℎ 𝑆ℎ𝑖𝑟𝑒’𝑠 𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑀𝑎𝑟𝑔𝑖𝑒 𝑊𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑜𝑟, 𝑅𝑖𝑐𝑘 𝑇ℎ𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐺𝑤𝑒𝑛 𝐺𝑟𝑖𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑛.

18/12/2025

It’s time for us to wrap things up! 🎁

We’re taking a little break to recharge, spend time with family, and eat way too many cookies. Thank you all for an incredible year!

Closed from: 12pm Friday 19th December

Reopening on: 9am Monday 5th January

Wishing you all a happy holiday season! ✨

17/12/2025

The final Kootingal Group was held for the year on Tuesday. There was singing, sparkling fruit juice and Christmas Bingo 🎄

09/12/2025

We are closed today, in all locations for our staff Christmas Party! We have had a huge year delivering countless hours of care management, planning super awesome events and making sure you get the services you need so we are taking the day to celebrate a great year!

If you need us urgently, you can contact us on 6740 2240.

We will be back on deck tomorrow!

02/12/2025

A fantastic afternoon celebrating the holiday season with our Christmas Lunch & Carol Trivia today! 🎶

We had great food, great company, and plenty of holiday spirit!

Thank you to all the Gunnedah Meals with Friends clients who came out to celebrate the season with us.

28/11/2025

🎄Volunteer Appreciation Christmas Lunch 2025 🎄

Today, we celebrated the dedicated individuals who make GoCo's mission possible. We extend our deepest gratitude to our volunteers for their continuous commitment to assisting and supporting our community. Thank you for your invaluable service.

If you want to find out more about becoming a GoCo volunteer, please visit our page for more information: https://gococare.com.au/volunteers/