Gateway Family Services is a welfare service dedicated to supporting families in the Blue Mountains and Penrith areas of Australia. Established in 1990 by the Blaxland Uniting Church, Gateway Family Services aims to strengthen relationships between parents/carers and their children, fostering resilience, belonging, and safety for all children. The organization offers emergency assistance programs, including support with food, power, water bills, and Christmas Hampers, as well as information about community support services.
Committed to enhancing family life, Gateway Family Services provides a range of parenting programs, playgroups, mentoring services, and supportive programs for young parents and parents with children with disabilities. The organization operates out of the Clairvaux Community Centre in Katoomba and the “Cottage” in the grounds of the Uniting Church in Blaxland. With a focus on building stronger families, Gateway Family Services is dedicated to creating a supportive community environment for families in need.
Gateway Family Services prides itself on its mission to build a stronger community by empowering families with the right support at the right time. With a history of service dating back to 1990 in the Blue Mountains and 2006 in Penrith, the organization has been a pillar of support for families facing various challenges. Through a range of programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of families, Gateway Family Services remains committed to its philosophy of strengthening family relationships and promoting the well-being of children and parents alike.
