Gateways Support Services

17/03/2026

🌟Are you ready for a day of excitement, connection, and incredible entertainment at this year’s Gateways Easter Family Fun Festival!

Live performances include:

🎉 Jada Dance Group – vibrant moves and amazing energy
🎧 DJ Vinnie – keeping the tunes flowing all day
🎤 The Sweethearts – live music to get you singing along
✨ Dazzling Dan, The Magic Man – jaw‑dropping magic for all ages
🥁 JAB Taiko Club – the power and rhythm of Japanese drumming
🎶 Sri Lankan Association – traditional music and dance
🏴 Scottish Dance Club of Victoria – highland dancing at its finest
🎭 German Karneval Society – colourful, lively cultural entertainment

📅 Sunday 29 March 2026
⏰ 10am – 3pm (Quiet Hour: 10am – 11am)
📍 Norlane ARC, 1–9 Cox Road, Geelong 3214

🎟️ Tickets are FREE, but registration is essential as spots are limited.

Don’t miss out on a full day of fun, food, entertainment, and community spirit.

Supported by City of Greater Geelong Community Grant

Proudly supported by the Victorian Government through the Support for Carers Program.

👇 Register for your free tickets today!

https://www.trybooking.com/DJTOH?&track=Facebook

13/03/2026

This week Jandi from our Community Engagement team spoke with Mil from bay 93.9 Geelong , about our upcoming Gateways Easter Family Fun Festival.

Jandi spoke about how this festival is all about bringing the community together in a fun, relaxed, and inclusive way. Whether it’s connecting with friends and family, enjoying live performances, or letting the kids explore hands-on activities, there’s something for everyone.

✨ Event Highlights include:
• Live entertainment: Dan the Magic Man & The Sweethearts
• Kids’ activities: mini golf, face painting, balloon art, and creative workshops
• Carer Wellness Hub and meet local community heroes

📅 When: Sunday, 29th March | 10am–3pm (Quiet hour 10–11am)
📍 Where: Norlane ARC

Listen to the full interview or register for your FREE tickets 👇
https://www.gateways.com.au/2026/03/20938

12/03/2026

Carer Wellness Hub at the Gateways Easter Family Fun Festival 💚

Caring for someone else is incredibly important, but it’s just as important to take time to care for yourself too.

At this year’s Gateways Easter Family Fun Festival, we’re proud to offer a dedicated Carer Wellness Hub, a welcoming space where carers can pause, recharge, and connect with others who understand the journey of caring.

✨ What’s happening:

Carer Connect Information Sessions (45 minutes) at 11:30am and 1:30pm
These sessions will help connect carers with useful services, resources and supports available in the community, while also providing the opportunity to meet and share experiences with other carers.

Special Guest Speaker - Paula Kontelj OAM from Fernwood Fitness Waurn Ponds will share insights on health and wellbeing for carers, including practical and realistic ways to prioritise your own wellbeing while caring for others in our Carer Connect information sessions. Paula brings more than 40 years of experience in health and wellbeing, helping people stay active and prioritise their physical and mental health.

Peer Connect Sessions
Stay after the information sessions to connect with other carers in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Activities for the people you support
While you take time for yourself, our Individual Support team will be running fun, engaging activities nearby, so your loved one will be supported while you take some time for yourself.

📍 Carer Wellness Hub open: 11:00am – 3:00pm
📅 Gateways Easter Family Fun Festival
Sunday 29 March | Norlane ARC

Make sure to select a Carer General admission ticket and select which Carer Connect session you would like to attend.

Register here 👉https://www.trybooking.com/DJTOH?&track=Facebook

Because supporting carers is an important part of supporting our community. 💚

Supported by a City of Greater Geelong Community Grant

Proudly supported by the Victorian Government through the Support for Carers Program.

11/03/2026

🐰 Volunteers wanted for Gateways Easter Family Fun Festival 🎉

We are looking for volunteers to support our upcoming Gateways Easter Family Fun Festival.

This much-loved community event brings the community together for a celebration of inclusion, connection and fun.

Event details:
📅 Date: Sunday 29th March 2026
⏰ Time: 10am – 3pm (quiet hour 10am – 11am)
📍 Location: Norlane ARC, 1-9 Cox Road, Geelong 3214

Volunteer shifts available:
• 8:00am – 3:00pm (Full Day)
• 9:00am – 4:00pm (Full Day)
• 10:00am – 2:00pm (Half Day)

All volunteers will receive a festival t-shirt, Gateways hat and lunch on the day.

There are no specific skills or qualifications required — just a willingness to help, a positive attitude, and a love of community events!

Register here 👉 https://www.gateways.com.au/get-involved/volunteering/volunteer-experiences

Supported by City of Greater Geelong Community Grant

Proudly supported by the Victorian Government through the Support for Carers Program.

10/03/2026

Governance with purpose: how women are leading change at Gateways Support Services 💙

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the women helping shape the future of Gateways Support Services.

This year's Women in Business feature explores how leaders like our Board Chair Jacquie Malloch are showing that strong business thinking and genuine care are not separate, they work together to strengthen support for our community.

Its leadership grounded in empathy, guided by strategy, and focused on impact, to create better outcomes and stronger support for the people we serve.

Read the full article 👇

Disability support governance redefined. Discover how Jacquie Malloch and the women of Gateways lead with strategic heart and purpose.

07/03/2026

💜 International Women’s Day 2026 is a moment to pause, reflect and recognise the impact of women in every corner of our community.

At Gateways, we see that impact every day - in the leadership shown by women with disability pursuing their goals, in the advocacy of women creating change, and in the dedication of the many women across our workforce who support others to thrive.

Progress toward gender equality doesn’t happen by chance. It happens when we listen, when we elevate diverse voices, and when we create real opportunities for women to lead, grow and be heard.

Today, we celebrate the achievements of women in our organisation and recommit to building a future that is inclusive, equitable and full of possibility.

Learn more about how we’re supporting and empowering women in our latest blog. 👇
https://www.gateways.com.au/2026/02/forging-an-inclusive-future-international-womens-day-2026

07/03/2026

🐣🎉 Just 3 weeks to go – Gateways Easter Family Fun Festival! 🎉🐣

The countdown is on! Join us on Sunday 29th March 2026 for a FREE, fun-filled and inclusive community celebration at Norlane ARC.

Designed for people with disability, their families, carers and support networks, this is a day all about connection, community and fun 💛

🗓 Sunday 29 March 2026
⏰ 10am – 3pm
🌿 Quiet Hour: 10am – 11am (low-sensory experience)

Here’s what’s waiting for you — all FREE:

🎶 Live music & performances
🐐 Petting zoo
⛳ Mini golf
🎨 Crafts & hands-on activities
🎭 Face painting, balloon animals & cartoon sketches
🍪 Cookie decorating
🧘 Quiet Hour to support sensory needs

Bring your friends, bring the family, and help us spread the word — this is a celebration you won’t want to miss!

Thank you to our media partners bay 93.9 Geelong and Gawk Outdoor for their generous support of this event

🎟 FREE tickets are available now – secure yours via the link before they’re snapped up! https://www.trybooking.com/DJTOH?&track=Facebook

Supported by a Community Grant from the City of Greater Geelong

Proudly supported by the Victorian Government through the Support for Carers Program.

05/03/2026

⛳ We’re still buzzing from our 22nd Annual Gateways Charity Golf Day! 💚

What an incredible day on the green, filled with great swings, friendly competition and a whole lot of community spirit.

🏌️ Thanks to your generosity, we’re excited to share that together we raised an amazing $31,040.82 to enhance the lives of people with disability and provide meaningful, inclusive and innovative programs and opportunities for our Gateways clients.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, supported us and made the day such a success. We couldn’t do it without you!

05/03/2026

A sincere thank you to Garners Heritage Wines for their generous support of our recent 22nd Annual Charity Golf Day.

This award-winning boutique Shiraz is a limited edition wine and has become highly sought after by those who appreciate exceptional local wine. Crafted in the foothills of the Strathbogie Ranges, the focus has always been solely on Shiraz, a variety perfectly suited to the warm climate and one deeply loved by its makers.

With a carefully cellared collection of five vintages stored in Geelong, this distinctive wine will continue to delight supporters for years to come.

We’re incredibly grateful for their contribution in support of our community. 🍷

02/03/2026

🐣 Easter School Holiday Programs – ZERO Out-of-Pocket Costs! 🎉

That’s right — NO OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS for any activity. Fully funded. Fully inclusive.

We believe cost should never be a barrier to participation.

Thanks to the generous support of our community partner GO Salary, families can access our Easter School Holiday Programs without any additional expenses.

More fun. More connection. More opportunities — without the extra cost.

👉 Download the new brochure and apply now via the link below.

https://www.trybooking.com/DJTOH?&track=Facebook

28/02/2026

⛳ What a day on the green!

Our 22nd Annual Gateways Charity Golf Day brought together 84 amazing players, fun competitions.

A huge thank you to our event ambassador, former AFL star Dyson Turner-Heppell, for his incredible support and enthusiasm for this year’s Charity Golf Day - it was fantastic having you on board! A big thank you also, to former AFL star Daniel Wells for swinging in for a great cause!

Whether it was a putt, a chip, or a long drive, every moment on the course helped support people with disability in developing skills, gaining independence, and forging meaningful connections.

💚 Hats off to our players, volunteers, sponsors, and Clifton Springs Golf Club and Bistro for driving change and making the day one to remember!

Read more about the wonderful day here: https://www.gateways.com.au/2026/02/driving-change-22nd-annual-gateways-charity-golf-day

27/02/2026

We were thrilled to have Dyson Heppell as an ambassador for our Charity Golf Day ⛳

Dyson brings passion, credibility, and heart to the event, continuing his ongoing support for the disability community. His involvement helped shine a spotlight on inclusion, opportunity, and the real impact we can make together 💙