Milestones- Gateway Housing's Evolution

1982 Established

Established by local Churches and community

The organisation was established in 1982 by local churches in response to the lack of affordable housing for disadvantaged families in the local area. At this time, it was called the South East Suburban Housing Support Group. The original site of the organisation is 6 Thynne Road, Morningside.

1985 Life Member

Recognising Ted Cullen

Edward (Ted) Cullen joins the Board, to be recognised as a life member in 2000. Ted recommenced volunteer Board duties in 2009 and is a current member, serving Gateway for a total of 26 years.

1991 Charity Status

Charity

We become an incorporated association and registered charity.

2006 Office Move

Wynnum Road Premises

After 24 years at the Morningside office we move to 1098 Wynnum Road Murarrie.

2010 Professional Financial Management

Managing Financial Operations

Community Management Solutions is contracted to provide professional accountancy services. Neale Brosnan continues in this role after 10 years of service.

2011 Life member

Life Member of the Board

Rodney Kent is recognized as a life member of the Board of Management, serving between 2000 and 2011.

2014 Loan Service

Interest Free Loans Offered to financially disadvantaged

Gateway receives funding from Brisbane City Council and volunteer fundraising to provide interest free cash loans as an alternative to high interest and Pay Day loan schemes.

2017 NILS Scheme

No Interest Loans Program

From the year 2011 to 2017 the Good Shepherd organisation partnered with Gateway so our service could offer no interest loans (NILS) to the local community.

2018 Remarkable Service

Ann Davis

We thank Ann Davis for 22 years of service, since 1996, as a Family Support worker, as she resigns in November 2018.

2019 Office Move

New offices located at Corporate House

In October 2019 Gateway Community Group relocates to Corporate House after 12 years at its Wynnum Road site.

2020 Name Change

Name Change to Gateway Housing

In September, the Board of Management approve a new trading name – ‘Gateway Housing’ – to reflect our core service.