Yearly Archive: 2016

Dec 12 2016

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...

Dec 12 2016

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,...

Dec 08 2016

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...

Dec 01 2016

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...

Nov 28 2016

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,...

Nov 03 2016

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...

Oct 21 2016

Carers Week 2016 – Meet Tina & Kaye

A part of our Carers Week celebrations, we’ve met some of the many carers in our Gateways community. Today we’d like you to meet Tina and her mum Kaye who are part of our Cafe...

Oct 18 2016

Carers Week 2016 – Meet Alex & Emma

This week is National Carers Week. A time to join together to recognise the outstanding contributions of Australia’s 2.7 million carers and the difference they make to their families and communities. Today we’d like you to...

Oct 18 2016

Carers Week 2016 – Meet Carly & Charlotte

National Carers Week 2016 is here! This week is all about joining together to recognise the outstanding contributions of Australia’s 2.7 million carers and the difference they make to their families and communities. Like Carly...

Oct 03 2016

Our Harry honoured for community contribution

A big congratulations to our ambassador and Geelong Cats player Harry Taylor, who was awarded with the Tom Hafey Heart of Football Award, at the Variety AFL Great Grand Final Luncheon at Crown Palladium last...

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📣 Important update: Change of location for our

📣 Important update: Change of location for our Navigating School Disengagement Forum!

We're excited to bring you our upcoming forum, Navigating School Disengagement: now being hosted at our Geelong head office at 12-14 Thompson Rd, North Geelong, VIC 3215.

This location change allows for a more comfortable and intimate setting, giving you a better opportunity to connect with our presenters and other attendees.

📍 Please arrive at the main reception on Level 1, and our friendly team will guide you to the forum room.

🕓 Registration closes today, Friday, 8th November at 11:59pm! Don't miss out—secure your place today via the link in our bio.

Event details:
Date: Tuesday 12th November
Time: 9:30am - 3pm
Where: Gateways Support Services – Head Office North Geelong
Cost: $25.00 (includes, morning tea, lunch and take-home material)

Just one week left until our Navigating School Dis

Just one week left until our Navigating School Disengagement Forum! 🌱

If your child is struggling to engage with school, you don’t have to face it alone. Join our Positive Behaviour Support Specialists for a full day of guidance, and practical strategies to help your child reconnect with their education. This forum is designed to support YOU, offering insights and tools for navigating school challenges together.

🎟Ticket sales close this Friday, November 8th, at 11:59 pm—reserve your spot today and let’s work together toward a positive change for you and your child.

📅 Date: Tuesday 12th November
⏰ Time: 9:30am – 3pm
💰 Cost: $25.00 (includes, morning tea, lunch and take home resources)
📍 Location: Northern Aquatic Recreation Centre

Register and secure your spot via the link in our bio.

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Community support spotlight 🌱 A big thank you

Community support spotlight 🌱

A big thank you to our community partner Geelong Connected Communities for supporting our upcoming Navigating School Disengagement Forum. 🙌

Geelong Connected Communities generously supported the event through diversity and inclusion grant.

Support like this means we can focus our resources on impactful programs and initiatives that make a real difference in the lives of those we support.

Interested in attending the Navigating School Disengagement Forum? Head to the link in our bio to secure your spot!

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Introducing your Navigating School Disengagement F

Introducing your Navigating School Disengagement Forum Presenters 🙌

Along with Bree and Alex, Emma and Kimberley are excited by the opportunity to present this important forum to you. With a wealth of knowledge and industry experience they are ready to help support you with knowledge and practical strategies to help your child reengage with school.💡

Meet Emma 🌼
Emma is a proud LGBTQIA+ woman, dog-mother to her son Cooper, and lover of all other creatures great and small. An advocate for continued personal development, Emma took a break from work throughout 2023 to volunteer her time to animal rehabilitation, in the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest.

Throughout her 10 years industry experience, Emma has completed numerous studies in Disability Services, the Positive Practices of Behavioural Support, as well as microstudies in mental health and understanding domestic violence. Emma is currently completing additional studies in Specialist Forensic Disability Practice.

Throughout the past five years, Emma has been in care-giving roles to primary school aged children. Emma understands the importance of setting realistic goals to impact positive long-term

Meet Kimberley 🌷
Kimberley possesses a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, a Graduate Diploma in Primary Education, a Master of Social Work (Qualifying), and an Advanced Diploma in Disability Studies. With over 20 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities across the lifespan, she is committed to enhancing their quality of life and understanding the factors contributing to their behaviours.

Her interest in school disengagement emerged from her own personal experiences navigating the challenges her children have faced in this space. Kimberley aims to inform parents and caregivers that, although the journey may be difficult, a collaborative effort to understand the reasons why their child's avoiding school can foster hope for positive outcomes and improvements in school engagement and quality of life.

To find out more or to purchase a ticket head to the link in our bio

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Introducing your Navigating School Disengagement F

Introducing your Navigating School Disengagement Forum Presenters 🙌

Our knowledgeable and experienced Positive Behaviour Support Specialists are thrilled to have the opportunity to guide you through this insightful forum and support you with knowledge and practical strategies to help your child reengage with their education. 📚

Meet Bree 🌻
Breeanna (Bree) holds a Bachelor of Applied Science degree and a Graduate Diploma in Psychology from Deakin University. With 10 years of experience in the disability sector, Bree is passionate about creating real and lasting positive change in the lives of young people. She is particularly focused on understanding how to build environments that support neurodivergent children, helping them feel safe and connected to their education. In her spare time, Bree enjoys traveling, listening to music, and participating in pub trivia!

Bree hopes that parents and carers at the forum will learn ways to help their kids discover their "why," providing a better understanding of their feelings and making school feel less overwhelming.

Meet Alex 🌱
Alexandar (Alex) holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Graduate Certificate in Positive Behaviour Support. With over 10 years of experience working with neurodiverse individuals, he is dedicated to enhancing the environment and quality of life for people living with disabilities. In his free time, Alexandar enjoys surfing, playing Dungeons and Dragons, exploring the functions of behaviour, and spending time with his dog, Winnie.

His focus on school disengagement has developed in response to the emerging needs of the families he supports.

🎟To find out more or to purchase a ticket head to the link in our bio

#gatewayssupportservices #positivebehavioursupport #schooldisengagement #publicforum #communityevent #education

Are you a parent or caregiver worried about school

Are you a parent or caregiver worried about school disengagement?

At Gateways, we understand the challenges of supporting a young person who is struggling to stay engaged in school. You’re not alone. 🙌

Join us for an informative forum on Navigating School Disengagement, where we’ll help you understand the reasons behind school disengagement and guide you in finding practical strategies to support your child.

Event details 🕒
9:30 – 10am: Introduction and housekeeping
10 – 11am: 1st session - Finding the WHY behind school disengagement
11 – 11:30am: Morning tea
11:30am – 1pm: 2nd session – Strategies for navigating school disengagement
1 – 1:30pm: Lunch
1:30 – 2:30pm: 3rd session – The importance of regulation – finding the calm

🎟️ ️Ticket Price: $25 – Includes morning tea, lunch and take-home material

This is a safe space where you can gain the tools and confidence to help your child re-engage with school. Hosted by our dedicated Positive Behaviour Support team, we’ll walk with you every step of the way.

📅 Tuesday, November 12th, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM at the Northern Aquatic Recreation Centre.

Reserve your spot today via the link in our bio.

#CaregiverSupport #PositiveBehaviourSupport #NavigatingSchoolDisengagement #GatewaysSupportServices

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We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of the land we stand on. We recognise the diverse needs of our community and we ensure our services are inclusive of all children, young people and their families including those who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ and persons living with disability.