Category: Archived

Geelong Cats ‘All Abilities Clinic’ a hit with families

The Cats have been long-time supporters of Gateways, helping to promote understanding and inclusion of people with a disability.  Gateways ambassador, Cats player Harry Taylor was an apology on the day, but his team mates...

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4WD Adventures in Western Melbourne Supporting People with a Disability

This was a big hit with the young adults who took part, enjoyed getting out of town, exploring the countryside and traversing muddy tracks before stopping for a BBQ in the bush.  The activity was...

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Ben’s Big Shave – Fundraising Event 17 March 2018

‘Ben’s Beard’ is Helping Children with a Disability to Have a Dream Queensland Holiday. Local Geelong man Ben Richards, has been growing his beard since 2016, all in the aim of raising money for children and young people with a disability supported by Gateways Support Services. On Saturday Ben’s beard...

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Disability Organisation Leads the Way on International Women’s Day

Gateways Support Services, which provides disability services in Geelong, Western Melbourne and South West Victoria, is one of those rare organisations which is headed up by a female CEO, has a largely female management team...

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Innovative Group Therapy in Werribee Helps Children with a Disability Build Social Skills

Lego Mates suits children attending a mainstream school with solid cognitive and language skills but who need support with social and emotional learning as well as having an interest in Lego construction.  The sessions allow children to...

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Great result for Gateways Christmas Gift Wrapping

Gateways CEO, Rosemary Malone with Westfield, Centre Manager, Lauren Frew This result is due to the generosity of the Geelong community, the efforts of over 130 volunteers and the ongoing support of Westfield. Volunteers this...

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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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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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