Help make Christmas Special for everyone

This Christmas, you can help make sure no one in our Gateways community feels forgotten. Many of the people Gateways supports live with disability and complex needs, and some have limited family support or simply don’t have the financial means to enjoy the extras that make Christmas feel special.

That’s where you can make a difference.

By supporting the 2026 Gateways Christmas Appeal, you can help provide gifts, essential toiletries and festive food to people in our community who may otherwise go without. Every donation, big or small, can bring a little more joy, dignity and connection this Christmas.

$10: A small gift or activity to brighten someone’s Christmas.

$20: A festive treat, such as chocolates or Christmas snacks.

$25: Essential toiletries, socks or other practical items.

$30: Provides a thoughtfully chosen gift for a child or teenager, or adult creating a cherished holiday memory.

$35: A contribution to a festive food hamper, helping someone to enjoy a delicious Christmas meal. 

$50: A tailored gift or activity kit for an individual with additional needs.

Together, we can make sure more people feel remembered, included and cared for this Christmas.

Prefer to donate an item? We welcome age-appropriate gifts and non-perishable food.
Donations can be delivered to Gateways Head Office, 12–14 Thompson Road, North Geelong, by Friday 18 December 2026, between 8.30am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.