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...
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...
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...
My Life, My Choice self advocacy project
Last year with the support of a grant from the State trustees, Gateways Supported Accommodation Team Leaders Sally Tozer- Jones and Rod Day, led a ‘My Life, My Choice’ self-advocacy project. The project is an initiative...
How do Code Red Fire Warnings affect Gateways?
With our summer ahead the Fire Season starts as well. During the Fire Season, the Fire Danger Rating will feature in Weather Forecasts and be broadcasted on Radio and TV and appear in some newspapers. In Victoria, the highest fire warning on the Fire Danger Rating Index is referred to...
What does it mean to be a ‘Registered Disability Service Provider’?
Under the NDIS, some – but not all – providers are registered disability service providers. People who self-manage their NDIS package can choose to use either a registered or an un-registered disability service provider. Choosing a registered disability service provider ensures that stronger safeguards and accountability measures are in place,...
Ally launches a delicious new business
2017 is set to be an exciting year for Ally Deller, who will be launching her own business ‘Moopster’s Munchies.’ Ally who completed year 12 this year, has been busy like other young people...
Celebrating International Day of People with a Disability
Meet David, who participates in our Social Connect program and is one of our many valued volunteers… David joined our Social Connect program 1 year ago and is a very valued member of our Gateways team. Thanks to a donation of Honda power equipment from the Honda Foundation and Rex...
Inspirational Torquay student raises money through school project
Torquay school girl Abbey Brown, has raised an incredible amount of more than $250 for Gateways Support Services as part of a school project. Abbey, who is 11 and in grade 5 at Torquay College,...
Sensory friendly Santa is coming to town!
We’re excited to announce that our community partner Westfield Geelong, will again be offering Sensory Santa photography Sessions this Christmas. For many children on the Autism Spectrum, sensory issues often make it difficult for them to...
