Assistance with Daily Life
Practical, friendly help with everyday tasks, at home and in the community, so you can live more independently, your way.
Support That Starts with You, Right Here in the Goldfields-Esperance Region
GIFSA is a local, not-for-profit disability support provider, founded by our community in 1991 and trusted ever since. We work alongside people with disability across the Goldfields-Esperance region to build independence, connection and a life of their choosing.
Where would you like to start?
I'm Looking for Support
Explore what daily support, community programs and supported independent living can look like for yourself or a family member.
I'm a Support Coordinator
Reliable, registered and responsive. Enquire about our supports and availability or make a referral.
I'm an Allied Health Professional
Partner with a team that turns your clinical goals into everyday support.
I'd Like to Work at GIFSA
Meaningful work, close to home, with a team that has your back.
A Full Range of Supports, Close to Home
From everyday support to a place of your own, GIFSA offers one of the broadest ranges of disability supports in the region, all under one roof, all delivered by local people who know your community.
Social & Community Participation
Get out, get involved and stay connected. Group activities, outings and one-to-one support that build confidence and friendships.
Supported Independent Living (SIL)
Supported Independent Living (SIL) that fits where you call home. Whether in your own residence, or in a GIFSA-owned SIL home, we provide the support you need to live as independently as possible.
Respite & Short Stay Accommodation
A welcoming break, for participants and for the families who care for them, with quality support you can trust.
Skill-Building Programs for Adults
Structured ten-week programs, covering everyday living skills, creativity, wellbeing, confidence and social connection. Small groups, friendly faces and real progress, at your own pace.
Weekend & Holiday Programs
Saturday Morning Club, school holiday programs and more, fun, structured activities that keep the calendar full and the community close.
The Activity Hub
Our very own community centre, featuring a basketball court and plenty of space for day programs, activities, skill-building and social connection, unique in the Goldfields.
Trust Built Over 35 Years
35+
Years serving the Goldfields-Esperance community
1991
Founded by local families who needed support
60%
Of our participants have been with us for 10+ years
96%
Of participants say they're very satisfied with the services provided by GIFSA (2025 Participant Satisfaction Survey)
160,000+
Hours of supports provided (FY2024/2025)
2
Local offices, Kalgoorlie and Esperance, providing support all over Goldfields-Esperance
100%
NDIS-registered and independently audited
NFP
Not-for-profit charity, every dollar reinvested into improving outcomes for participants
Born from Our Community, and Still Driven by It
GIFSA began in 1991 as a self-help group set up to assist up to six families in need of respite. More than three decades on, we've grown to provide a range of services for people with disabilities all over the Goldfields-Esperance region, yet we're still community-driven: a not-for-profit run by local people, governed by a local board, and woven into the place we all call home.
This connection, our people and our zero-tolerance stance for breaching of the NDIS Code of Conduct is why 60% of the people we support have chosen to stay with us for more than ten years.
There's Always Something Happening at the Activity Hub
Come and explore our Activity Hub, our own, dedicated community centre, housing a basketball court and day programs as well as skill-building, social and recreational activities designed around what matters to the people who come through the door. It's the only space of its kind in the Goldfields, and everyone's welcome.
Real People. Real Community. Real Stories.
Behind every support plan is a person with goals, interests and a story worth telling, in their own words. Meet some of the people who make GIFSA the community it is.
Greg loves trucks and Lego. After more than five years with GIFSA, he's developed greater independence, become more engaged in his daily life and discovered a new love of cooking, building confidence and new skills along the way.
My favourite thing about GIFSA is my support workers. They help me be more independent, get involved in more things and learn new skills. I've even learned to cook, and I love it!
Brianna enjoys all things girly and loves spending time with her family. After more than 10 years with GIFSA, she has found stability, built lasting friendships and developed a strong sense of trust in the people around her.
I feel safe and supported with GIFSA because I know there is always someone there for me.
With a love of food and gaming, Brian enjoys having plenty of options to choose from at the Activity Hub. After more than five years with GIFSA, he's tried new activities, become more active and discovered a love of physical activities like basketball, all while having the freedom to choose how he spends his day.
I love having so many different things to choose from at the Hub. I've tried new activities, found things I really enjoy like playing basketball, and I get to choose what I feel like doing each day.
Culturally Safe Support, Every Time
We're proud to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and families across our region, in a way that respects culture, identity and connection to community. We work with the whole family and community network, because we know that for many, care and support are shared.
Acknowledgement of Country
GIFSA acknowledges that we operate on Wangkatja Country (Kalgoorlie) and Kepa Kurl Wudjari / Ngadju Country (Esperance). We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and value their enduring connection to this land and community.
We'd Love to Chat About How We Can Support You
Have a question, or not sure where to start? That's completely okay, pop in and see us, give us a call, or send a message and our team will help guide you from there.
Kalgoorlie
08 9091 4356 126-130 Egan Street, Kalgoorlie WA 6430Esperance
08 9072 1726 1/58 Windich Street, Esperance WA 6450If you need support and aren't sure where to start, leave your details and we'll be in touch to talk through how we can help. You don't need to have all the answers, we'll walk you through it.