Welcome to Gippsland Multicultural Services Inc.

Building Trust, Honouring Cultures, Empowering Every Voice

We offer culturally sensitive care

Gippsland Multicultural Services (GMS) stands as your local beacon of support in the heart of Gippsland.

We offer comprehensive assistance with settlement, employment, social support, disability services, and home help.

We nurture an inclusive, supportive, and vibrant community where individuals from all cultural backgrounds can truly thrive.

Why Choose GMS?

TAILORED SUPPORT

We understand that everyone's journey is unique. Our services are designed to cater to the diverse needs of Gippsland's multicultural community, offering personalised support every step of the way.

COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES

From support services and advocacy to community connection and cultural integration activities, GMS is equipped to address many areas of multicultural support.

COMMUNITY BUILDING

We're more than just a service provider; we're a community. Our events and programs are designed to build bridges between cultures, fostering mutual respect and understanding.

Our Services

Our services cater to diverse communities including new and long-term migrants, refugees, recent arrivals, and asylum seekers, ageing populations, people with a disability and other vulnerable populations. We work in synergy with families, carers, and other agencies to provide the best care and support to our clients.

Access and Support

Aims to help all people who may have difficulties in finding or applying for the services they need.

NDIS Services

We provide support for participants approved under an NDIS plan, assisting with group activities, household tasks, personal activities, and community participation.

SETS Program

Settlement Engagement and Transition Support (SETS) Program equips humanitarian entrants and migrants to enhance participation, independence, and wellbeing for a fulfilling settlement in Australia.

Flexible Respite Care

We provide trained respite carers who meet your cultural needs, offering social support, transportation, shopping, meal preparations, and light household duties.

Personal Care

We assist older people and individuals with disabilities to live independently at home and in the community, offering help with daily living and self-care tasks.

Social Support

Our Social Support groups are for people from diverse backgrounds who are over 65 years or younger with a disability, offering friendship and an opportunity to meet other people.

Community Building and Sector Support

Community Connections

We connect culturally diverse communities through events and celebrations while bridging gaps with mainstream services in a supportive environment.

Cultural Awareness Training

We promote cultural sensitivity by offering Cultural Awareness Training, including Introduction to Diversity Awareness and Introduction to Cultural Competence, to foster an inclusive and multicultural Gippsland.
GMS is made up of an outstanding group of professionals. Their continued assistance with the weekly care of my mother has been terrific and I appreciate their timely communication when circumstances change. Highly recommended.
- Brian Ford
When GMS came into my life, I was at rock bottom, having the carers from GMS come into my home and provide me support pulled me out of that dark place. Having GMS Carers inspired me to continue my grandson’s legacy, they made the perfect match for me and my carer. Both the carers and the GMS Office staff are lovely, very professional, and approachable. They care so much about me and the services they provide. GMS has made me into a different person to where I started. Team awesome.
- Annie Slocombe
Having the GMS Carers provide services for Val and her Husband has lifted a weight off her shoulders. She said she is very happy with the Carers GMS sends to her and said they are just wonderful and deserve all the praise.
- Valerie Csimma

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