Volunteers help deliver happiness and fun at Gateways
Nerves were quickly replaced by elation after Harry Moulding’s first time volunteering with Gateways Support Services. The 26-year-old counselling student decided to volunteer his skills with Gateways because of his belief in equity for people...
Local firie making a difference as a Host Buddy Volunteer
Discovering the joy he brought to a young boy by becoming a Pen Pal, Tarneit firefighter, Jack, was looking for a regular volunteering role when he discovered Gateways Support Services. By writing letters to a...
Young foodies building skills and friendship around the table
A poor experience at another recreation program left 13-year-old Seb reluctant to have another go. But with the Geelong teenager spending a lot of time socially isolated at home, his mother Kylie was keen to...
Seniors program for laughter and friendship
Becoming older brings many life changes, but for sisters, Dinah, 85, and Sheila, 84, staying socially active and engaged in the community has been key to maintaining a purposeful and thriving life. Both sisters joined Gateways Support Services Prime Movers Program – a weekly recreation and...
Trust, creativity and a good relationship key to Support Coordination success
Finding genuine, reliable support coordination for her teenage son felt like an endless battle for Williamstown mum, Maraid. As she sought to make the most of Duke’s National Disability Insurance Scheme plan, Maraid tried out several support providers unsuccessfully and was left feeling overwhelmed. She said...
Transition accommodation service celebrates successful first year, despite pandemic
A year ago the Fantella family was feeling a mix of nerves, excitement and tinge of sadness as their eldest daughter, Amber, prepared to leave home for the first time. Twelve months on her parents,...
Survey shows high satisfaction despite challenging year
An overall service satisfaction rate of 95 per cent show Gateways continued to deliver on its mission despite a challenging year, according to feedback from our latest annual user survey. Thank you to the more...
Shining a light on opportunities offered through volunteering
From donating her time as a volunteer to leading Gateways’ many volunteer programs, Jenny Schmidt has gained experience on both sides of the fence during her 15 years with the organisation. During that time, Jenny...
Job Quest empowering adults with a disability to build work skills and confidence
A new employment program for adults with a disability is to be piloted by Gateways Support Services. Job Quest has been developed by Gateways to empower adults with a disability to build their work skills and confidence in a safe...
Trust and companionship at heart of seniors program
Long games of Scrabble and a shared appreciation of Western movies are the much-anticipated fixtures of Howard and David’s weekly time together. When they stop talking, that is. Howard’s wife, Dorothy, often returns home to...
