Yearly Archive: 2017

Auxiliary Fundraiser Success

Gateways Support Services Fundraising Auxiliary held another enjoyable and successful event recently, which included visiting the Archibald Exhibition and lunch at the Geelong Art Gallery. The event raised $2,667.00 for Gateways and was also an opportunity for those who attended to learn a little more about Gateways’ 20 year history...

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Interchange Western is now part of Gateways Support Services

Interchange Western is now part of Gateways Support Services We are delighted to announce that from the 1st October 2017, Interchange Western has become a Western Melbourne division of Gateways, continuing the current range of Interchange Western programs, with the aim to gradually expand these over time, building on Gateways...

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Why I am really thankful for Gateways…

“I am really thankful for my Gateways friends. Because they helped me walk to the Supermarket, the Chemist, the Library and all kinds of food outlets all by myself. Also for taking me to places...

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New Geelong gardening service creating jobs for people with a disability

Gateways Ground Up Gardening is a brand new program providing meaningful employment opportunities for adults with a disability.  The Ground Up team are supported by Gateways qualified staff to deliver an affordable and professional gardening...

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Check out our latest therapy toy!

Last week we were thrilled to have Christina from Dizzy Disc Australia visit us and present our Therapy & Inclusion Team with their very own Dizzy Disc. Recently, one of our Gateways families entered a competition...

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Centrelink supports for parents & carers

At this weeks Autism & Asperger Parent Support Group, we were thrilled to have Lauren from Centrelink join us to talk about the different supports available to parents and carers.  It was also a great chance for people to connect with other families and sharing similar issues. Some of the valuable information...

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David & Luke’s new home…

Moving out of home for the first time is one of the most exciting times in a young person’s life. For David and Luke who both have an intellectual disability, moving into their own home...

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Gateways kinder kids benefit from Lions Club of Geelong donation

The Lions Club of Geelong continue to give back to our community by making a donation of $22,500 yesterday to our Early Learning Kindergarten Program. Michelle Challis from the Lions Club said that they “are receiving...

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Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day is celebrated each year on March 21. The date represents the 3rd copy of the 21st chromosome. On World Down Syndrome Day we celebrate the contribution that people with Down syndrome make...

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Gateways Auxiliary Golf Day a hit raising $15,700

The Gateways fundraising Auxiliary 13th Annual Charity Golf Day held on Friday 3 March 2017, was a swinging success, raising over $15,700 for Gateways Support Services! A total of 25 teams of four players teed off at the prestigious Barwon Heads Golf Club and enjoyed perfect weather out on the...

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