G.A.T.E.WAYS (Gifted and Talented Education, Extension and Enrichment) was established in 1994 by Win Smith and Jill Lawrence, both of whom have backgrounds in teaching and parenting gifted children.

It is their aim to provide opportunities for children of 'like-minds' to participate in programs that will challenge them intellectually and help develop their individual talents. Initially G.A.T.E.WAYS ran several 'Festival of Workshops' series during holiday time. These programs were so successful that Brainwaves Clubs were established at two venues. Subsequently many schools approached G.A.T.E.WAYS to host school-time programs. Since that time, short term and extended programs in all areas of the curriculum have been offered in schools throughout Melbourne and 'On Location'. In addition, programs operate in Western Australia, Tasmania and the ACT. To date most of the programs have been devised for primary children, although G.A.T.E.WAYS is keen to respond to expressions of interest from secondary schools and schools in regional centres. Children from all education sectors - State, Catholic, Jewish and Independent - attend G.A.T.E.WAYS.