Category: Other News
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Gateways Christmas and New Year’s services
With Christmas just around the corner, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank you – our participants, families and supporters – for making 2019 another successful year for Gateways. On a personal note, it...
Record breaking Rubik’s Cuber to help launch Christmas gift wrapping fundraiser
Gateways’ annual Christmas gift wrapping fundraiser kicks off with a twist next week with a visit from record breaking speedcuber, Jack Cai. Jack, who set a world record in April after he solved a Rubik’s...
Disability Royal Commission Melbourne hearings to focus on residential services
The Board, management and staff of Gateways have zero tolerance for abuse and neglect and work tirelessly to provide quality, nurturing services. We are a long standing and deeply committed provider of services for people...