Simon McDowell

With over 30 years of experience in disability and community service organisations, Simon brings extensive expertise across various service delivery environments. With a range of experiences in direct support in accommodation and community supports, in-home care, supported and open employment, service development, and both operational and strategic management, Simon has a thorough understanding of how to ensure services operate within a high-quality framework.

Simon holds qualifications in disability, training and assessing, quality auditing, and business management. Over the past seven years, his work has focused on policy development and integrating a human rights-based approach into service delivery and practice governance. He continuously advocates and emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement and organizational learning and strives to strengthen the voice of the people at the heart of an organisation.

As the Manager of Quality, Simon’s dedication to excellence ensures that the services provided at Gateway’s are of the highest quality and empower and reflect the needs and rights of the people we support.

In his spare time, Simon enjoys tackling DIY projects around his home, listening to classical music, indulging in musical theatre, and sharing good food and wine with friends