Gateway Family Services

Gateway…. >Employs trained workers who are able to provide counselling & family support for parents and children, parent groups, community Hubs and playgroups, information, advocacy and practical assistance. >Is supported & funded by The Blaxland Uniting Church, individual donors through the 'Friends of Family Support' scheme and donations from churches, service clubs and community groups. >Gateway is also funded to provide: Families NSW Projects- The Early Intervention Family Work Project, the Mobile Community Hub Project; Child, Youth & Family programs including the Gunedoo Project & The Brighter Futures Project funded by the NSW Dept of Human Services and the Family Support Program incorporating The Family Links Project and "It takes a Village Project" funded by the Commonwealth Dept of Family, Housing & Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. >The service has also initiated “Jigsaw” a low cost counselling service for children 5-12 years. >Partners with churches, schools & local groups to provide Emergency Food Relief to low income families. >Is supported by Blue Mountains City Council to provide Food Vouchers >Partners with Blue Mountains Family Support Service to provide Emergency Financial Assistance to families. >is managed by a Community Management Committee and is member of NSW Family Services & Family Worker Training & Development Program Inc.