Services
We provide a range of services to make a positive difference in the lives of those that are most vulnerable in our community.
We can provide care to you and your loved ones.
Whether you are homeless, at risk of being homeless or in need of support in your home, Madcow can help you. We provide a range of services to the NDIS sector as well as providing daily support to those living on the street.
Social Enterprises
A range of services that provide ongoing support to those that are most vulnerable in our city.
Our social enterprise arm provides cleaning, gardening and community support services to the NDIS, Aged Care, commercial and domestic clients in the Bendigo region.
It also provides employment and training opportunities for Karen refugees.
Profits from our social enterprise provide a range of services to those sleeping rough or at risk of becoming homeless.
Homeless Services
Breakfast and lunch are served each weekday.
Choose from our amazing menu.
All our food is cooked right here at Madcow.
Tea and coffee are always available as well as scrumptious home-made snacks.
We also provide laundry and storage facilities as well as showers, clothes and bedding.
We also welcome other clinical and support services into our space to provide the best possible wraparound support to our guests.
Cleaning
We provide professional cleaning services to people living in the greater Bendigo area.
This includes:
- NDIS sector
- Aged care sector
- Commercial clients
- Domestic clients
- Insurance and TAC clients
Gardening
We provide professional gardening services to people living in the greater Bendigo area.
This includes:
- NDIS sector
- Aged care sector
- Commercial clients
- Domestic clients
- Insurance and TAC clients
Community Support
Our kind and caring staff provide an array of daily living support programs designed around your needs.
We will match the right people to look after you or your loved ones.
We provide support to:
- NDIS sector
- Aged care sector
- Domestic clients
- Insurance and TAC clients
Op-shop
Our new op-shop, now located at 315 Eaglehawk Rd Cal Gully, has a huge range of secondhand goods including furniture. We do offer a pick up and delivery service (Contact us for more info.)
All profits from our op-shop stay right here in Bendigo and provide support to all our programs.
Nexus Bendigo Youth Theatre
Yes! We have a big youth theatre that reaches out to all secondary aged kids in the greater Bendigo area.
It is always an exciting and fun-filled year that culminates in a big production performed at the Capital theatre in late July.
Check out the website and see what’s happening www.nexusbyt.com.au
Playgroups
Our playgroups and Mainly Music programs run out of the amazing facility at Junortoun and provide a supportive environment to young families
Playgroups run each Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 10am
Check out our contact page to connect.
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Mentoring
Some kids just don’t get off to a good start and we believe that one caring adult can make a difference and change our world.
We work with the schools to match mentors to the kids
Our mentoring program is a partnership between Bendigo Baptist Church, Camp Hill P.S, Strathfieldsaye P.S and Eaglehawk P.S.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find Answers to Common Questions
I’m not homeless but I’m not coping. Can Madcow help?
Just come into Hargreaves St and speak to one of our team. We will organise a quick assessment and help you understand your options and what the best fit is for you.
I see you provide employment opportunities. Is it for Karen refugees only?
Not at all. We have many Karen people working with us, but we can provide opportunities in cleaning, gardening and community support work to anyone looking for work.
I’d like to volunteer with Madcow, how do I go about that?
Thank you for thinking of us. Touch base with us via our contact page and we will do our best to match you to the best fit for us and yourself.
