Monthly Archive: October 2024
What is school disengagement and why does it happen?
As parents and caregivers, we want the best for our children. But when you see your child struggling with school, feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or uninterested it’s hard not to feel powerless. School disengagement can start...
Making friends at our girls’ weekend camp in Daylesford!
We believe in bringing people together and creating special moments. One of our recent camps was a “girls’” weekend in Daylesford, where the focus was all about making new friends, relaxing, and having fun as...
Cooper’s success with Social Connect
Everyone deserves the right support to thrive! Cooper who attends our Social Connect activities has had an amazing journey thanks to a program that was tailored to his strengths and interests. In Term 2, Cooper...
From connection to collaboration
For nearly 10 years, Ebony has been a key part of Gateways Support Services, where she now leads our Recreation Team. At the 2023 Disability Connection Expo introduced her to Kerry, who was attending the...
Liam’s mural and Gateways’ new space
At Gateways, we’ve always believed in creating spaces that empower, support, and include everyone. This year, we’ve taken another step in that direction with the official opening of our redesigned office space at Thompson Road,...
The visionary behind over 40 years of quality care
Gateways Support Services has always been driven by a mission of quality care, inclusion, and support—values that stem directly from our founder, Dr Bernie Jenner OAM. In recognition of his exceptional service to the community,...
Confidence and new discoveries at camp
At Gateways, we love helping people try new things and grow in confidence. Since joining us in July, Cheyenne has been attending several of our exciting camps, like staying at a farm, going on a...
Maggie’s sky-high adventure
We are passionate about supporting every individual to live their best life, no matter the challenges they face. This story about Maggie highlights the power of commitment, trust, and teamwork in making special moments possible....
Fun, fitness, and friendship with Healthy Connections
At Gateways, we support people build independence and connect with others. One of the ways we do this is through our Healthy Connections program. This program is all about supporting people to achieve their personal...