Quantum was established in 1987 as a response to the lack of residential homes for Gippsland youth. Until this time Gippsland youth were living in residential care in Melbourne. Quantum established local residential homes for local youth so that they could maintain their connection to Gippsland. Quantum Support Services prides itself on its Gippsland roots and its ability to provide support to Gippslanders, by Gippslanders.