4WD Adventures in Western Melbourne Supporting People with a Disability
This was a big hit with the young adults who took part, enjoyed getting out of town, exploring the countryside and traversing muddy tracks before stopping for a BBQ in the bush. The activity was...
Lego Therapy helping kids with a disability further develop social skills
The Lego Mates program is designed for 8-12 year olds with a developmental delay or diagnosed disability who attend a mainstream primary school and have solid cognitive and language skills but need support with social /...
Ben’s Big Shave – Fundraising Event 17 March 2018
‘Ben’s Beard’ is Helping Children with a Disability to Have a Dream Queensland Holiday. Local Geelong man Ben Richards, has been growing his beard since 2016, all in the aim of raising money for children and young people with a disability supported by Gateways Support Services. On Saturday Ben’s beard...
Disability Organisation Leads the Way on International Women’s Day
Gateways Support Services, which provides disability services in Geelong, Western Melbourne and South West Victoria, is one of those rare organisations which is headed up by a female CEO, has a largely female management team...
Innovative Group Therapy in Werribee Helps Children with a Disability Build Social Skills
Lego Mates suits children attending a mainstream school with solid cognitive and language skills but who need support with social and emotional learning as well as having an interest in Lego construction. The sessions allow children to...
