Yearly Archive: 2020
An update on western Melbourne restrictions on Gateways’ services
As restrictions ease in many areas, I hope you have been able to safely enjoy a return to some of the activities and people you have missed over recentย months.ย Here at our new North Geelong...
You asked, we listened:ย newย programs forย 16-20s
When Andrew turned 18, he was as keen as ever to participate in supported recreationย groupsย but his interests didnโt match typical adult programs. Soย when he and his family heard that Gateways Support Services was starting two...
โIโm so proud of myselfโ – Robbieโs successful move into independent accommodation
For the parents ofย childrenย with aย disability,ย dreamsย ofย theirย son or daughterโsย independence can be tenuous.ย So,ย it was no small celebration for Mandy and Tonyย when their son achieved his goal of moving out of homeย in March.ย Robbie, a Gatewaysย Support Servicesย participantย ofย almost thirty years,...
Geelong Community Foundation grant enables sensory room for adults with autism
A dedicated sensory space will soon be created at our new North Geelong multi-purpose community site thanks to a generous donation by Geelong Community Foundation. The space will feature sensory equipment, a sound system and...
New bike track for North Geelong to boost wellbeing for children with disability
A new bike track is to be built at Gateways Support Servicesโ North Geelong site, thanks to the support of the Give Where You Live Foundation. The bike track will give children with disabilities the...
Flexible support ensures Jack keeps kicking goals
Lockdown measures have not stopped 17-year-old Gateway Support Servicesย participant Jackย enjoying activities and learning new skills โ including the art of pancake flipping!ย ย His team of support workers have ensured Jack, who has Angelman syndrome, continues...
An update on your Gateways supports as pandemic restrictions ease
You will have seen updates to government advice aroundย ย COVID-19 along with some easing of restrictions. I hope this has meant that you have been able to catch up with friends and families or at least...
Online cooking classes for teens and adults continue as restrictions ease
An online activity with fringe benefits is how one family describes Gateways Support Services online cooking classes for teenagers.ย Ashtonโs mum, Michelle, says the group โ set up for participants during COVID-19 isolation restrictions –...
Support worker an angel as family manages isolation and home learning
From cooking and exercise to remote learning support,ย Hoppersย Crossingย siblings Michael, Taylor and Louise regard their Gateways Support Services support worker as an angel.ย The trioโs mother, Bev, says her children, who all have autism and learning...
Stefanโs new normal beats the lockdown blues
When the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown began midway through March, Stefanย felt like someone had turned the lights out on his entire life. Now the lights are back up, thanks to Gateways Support Services moving participant activities...
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