Category: Other News

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You asked, we listened: new programs for 16-20s

When Andrew turned 18, he was as keen as ever to participate in supported recreation groups but his interests didn’t match typical adult programs. So when he and his family heard that Gateways Support Services was starting two...

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Ceo Message Covid 19 Update April 2020

Setting the path to post-pandemic recovery

We’ve been in this together for some time now and while our ability to be physically with you is limited, our commitment to continuing our supports for you and your family have not wavered. As...

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Ramadan Farhan

We spoke to members of the Gateways family about observing Ramadan during COVID-19

Ramadan – the traditional month of fasting – has begun, with people of Muslim faith around the world having to adapt their traditional observance in accordance with current isolation restrictions.  During Ramadan, Muslims fast between dawn and dusk, to practise sacrifice, self-control and...

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Ceo Message Covid 19 Update April 2020

Happy World Autism Awareness Month as we evolve our supports for you

As we enter World Autism Awareness Month, what an amazing time we now find ourselves in! I hope you are safe and have been able to successfully and comfortably design your stay at home strategies....

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Gateways new home in the north

A new home for Gateways with all-inclusive hub planned for North Geelong

Staff have begun moving in to Gateways’ new North Geelong headquarters at the former Target site, marking an exciting new chapter for our organisation. The move follows a long search for a site that could...

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Edmill supported accommodation

A fresh approach to supported accommodation

Deb Fantella is preparing a simple list for her 24-year-old daughter’s imminent move out of the family home. ‘I’m listing everything that could be helpful for the carers; like, if you have to thaw meat,...

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Gateways face of fun

Could you be a face of fun for Gateways?

Would you like to be among the faces of fun, inclusion and capacity building that help tell the story of Gateways? We’re planning a very special garden party and photo shoot and are looking for...

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16th Gateways Charity Golf Day

Charity Golf Day a success despite the weather

Stormy weather did nothing to dampen the generosity of players and donors at the 16th Annual Gateways Charity Golf Day. Despite sirens calling players indoors early in the day, the event raised an incredible $17,866,...

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West Melbourne participants and support worker

Gateways disability support expands in Melbourne’s west with Footscray office

Outings with friends, camps, musicals, gym sessions and cooking classes are just some of the activities that keep St Albans sisters Kerrin and Fiona and their Gateways support workers busy each week. And with a...

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Commonwealth Bank Wyndham Viallge donates to Gateways for western Melbourne programs

Commonwealth Bank supporting autism programs in Melbourne’s west

New therapy and recreation toys and tools are on the way to our western Melbourne programs thanks to a $500 donation from Commonwealth Bank Wyndham Village. Manager Linh and Sophia handed over the generous cheque...

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