Since 1958
Empowering & Providing Choices
Our History
Greystanes Disability Services has been providing quality services to people with disabilities since 1958. We have been committed to providing person-centred disability support ever since.
Greystanes was established in the late 1950s when Matron Elizabeth McDonald opened the original “Greystanes Children’s Home” in Leura at the corner of Grose and Megalong Streets (the current “Bygone Beautys” building). At that time, the grey stone building was called “Greystanes”.
What Drives Us
Our Mission
To provide individualised support services that uphold the rights of people with disability. Promoting inclusion, dignity and advocacy to support each person to live a good life.
Our Vision
We envision an equitable society where all people can participate fully with dignity and opportunity.
Our purpose
To actively support people with a disability.
Our Patrons
Her Excellency, the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC Governor of New South Wales and Mr Dennis Wilson are joint Vice Regal Patrons of Greystanes Disability Services. We greatly appreciate their patronage and support.
Organisational Structure
Corporate Governance Statement
Greystanes Disability Services (“Greystanes”) is accountable to its members, the people we support, their families, funding bodies and supporters of the organisation. A member is specified as any person who has been proposed and seconded by existing members, has paid the prescribed annual fee and whose name has been entered on the members’ register.
Greystanes provides its services under the following legislative framework:
- ASIC Act 2001
- ACNC Act 2012
- Corporations Act 2001
- Disability Discrimination Act 1992
- Disability Inclusion Act 2014 (NSW)
- Health Records & Information Privacy Act 2002 (NSW)\
- National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013
- NDIS Practice Standards 2021
- Privacy Act 1988
- Work Health & Safety Act 2011
Greystanes Disability Services is registered to provide the following NDIS services:
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High-intensity daily personal activities
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Assistance with daily personal activities
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Assistance with travel/transport arrangements
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Assistance with daily life tasks in a group
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Innovative community participation
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Development of daily care and life skills
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Household tasks
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Participation in community, social and civic activities
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Specialist disability accommodation
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Group and centre-based activities
Our Values
Respect
We treat everyone with respect and listen carefully to each person's choices and needs.
Growth
We learn from each other and help everyone grow by focusing on strengths and sharing new ideas.
Adapt
We adapt to change, and creatively think of new and flexible ways to support each person, making sure their needs are met in the best way possible.
Advocate
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