Choose your activities
Access and download our brochure here.
If you need help with your choices, you can contact Recreation@gateways.com.au
Activities will take place from 01 April to 30 June 2024. If an activity does not run for the entire period, you will find the specific dates in the Activity Schedules below. We will confirm dates and times after receiving your expression of interest.
We provide a pick up and drop off service for all activities. Please discuss your transport needs when we get in touch. Note that transport needs to be booked 5 business days prior to the activity date.
Activity schedules - Adults (18+) - Western Melbourne
Activity schedules
Regular weekly programs (Adults 18+) Western Melbourne - 01 April to 30 June 2024| Activity | Day | Time | Out of pocket cost | Meet at |
| Market Makers | Tuesdays | 10:00-3:00pm | $0 | Gateways, Footscray Office |
| Movie Night (Highpoint) | Tuesdays (fortnightly starting 9/04) | 5:30-9:00pm | Cost of movie ticket & snacks | Nando's Highpoint |
| Movie Night (Watergardens) | Tuesdays (fortnightly starting 9/04) | 5:30-9:00pm | Cost of movie ticket & snacks | Schnitz, Watergardens |
| Movie Night (Altona/Werribee) | Tuesdays Fortnightly (starting 9/4) | 5:30-9:00pm | Cost of movie ticket & snacks | Reading Cinema, Millers Junction |
| Healthy Connections (Swimming) | Wednesdays (fortnightly) | 10:00-3:00pm | $25/session | Gateways, Werribee Office |
| Healthy Connections (Personal Training) | Wednesdays (fortnightly starting 10/4) | 10:00-3:00pm | $25/session | Gateways, Werribee Office |
| Face to face bingo | Wednesday (fortnightly starting 10/4) | 5.00pm - 11pm | $10 | Gateways, Footscray |
| Bingo (online) | Thursdays (starting 18/4) | 6:00-8:30pm | N/A | Online |
| Gateways Gazette | Thursdays (starting 18/04) | 10:00-3:00pm | N/A | Gateways, Footscray Office |
| Movie Night (Altona) | Thursdays (Fortnightly starting 11/6) | 5-9pm | Cost of movie ticket & snacks | Readings Cinema, Millers Junction |
| Bowling Super Sundays | Sundays | 2:00-6:00pm | $15/session | Zone Watergardens |
| Train Trippers | Sundays (starting 14/04) | 10:00-3:00pm | N/A | Footscray Train Station |
| Activity | Day | Time | Out of pocket cost | Meet at |
| Escape Hunt | Saturday 27-Apr | 10-3pm | $50.00 | Footscray Train Station |
| Paint & Sip Night | Saturday, 27 April | 5-9pm | $25 | Gateways Werribee |
| Altona Sports Club- Dinner at Dancing | Friday 3-May | 5.30-10:30pm | N/A - BYO money for meal/ drinks | Gateways Werribee |
| Melbourne Lanes & Arcades Chocolate and Dessert Tour | Saturday 4-May | 10-4pm | $100 | Footscray Train Station |
| Monster Truck Mania | Saturday 11-May | 10-4pm | $70.00 | Footscray Train Station |
| Candle Making | Saturday 11-May | 11-3pm | $15.00 | Gateways Werribee |
| Wicked The Musical | Friday 17-May | 6.30-11.30pm | $100 - $125 | Footscray Train Station |
| Queen Victoria Market | Saturday, 18 May | 10-3pm | N/A | Gateways Footscray |
| Werribee Zoo | Saturday, 25 May | 10-3pm | $35 | Gateways Werribee |
| i Darts HIVE | Saturday 25-May | 4.30-10pm | $0.00 | Footscray Train Station |
| Elvis Beyond at The Palms Crown | Friday 31-May | 6pm- 11pm | $85 | Footscray Train Station |
| Melbourne Gaol | Saturday 1-Jun | 10-3pm | $30.00 | Gateways Footscray |
| The Wizard Of Oz | Geelong Arts Centre | Saturday 1-Jun | 5.30-11.30pm | $50.00 | Gateways Werribee |
| AFL Game- Bulldogs VS Brisbane Lions | Friday 7-Jun | 6-11.30pm | To be confirmed when tickets are released | Footscray Train Station |
| Splatball | Saturday, 8 Jun | 10-4pm | $40 | Gateways Footscray |
| Impossible Occurances | Friday 14-Jun | 6pm- 10pm | $40 | Footscray Train Station |
| Aquapulse | Saturday, 15 Jun | 10-3pm | $11 | Gateways Werribee |
| Albert Park Mini Golf | Saturday, 22 June | 10-3pm | $25 | Gateways Footscray |
| Fairy Park | Saturday, 22 Jun | 10-4pm | $26 | Gateways Werribee |
Complete your expression of interest
If you have a current NDIS plan and would like to access our programs but are not yet registered with Gateways, please contact us on 03 5292 2984 or email: intake@gateways.com.au
Registered with Gateways and ready to get involved?
Complete the form below to register your interest. There are a few things we need to take into consideration before we can confirm your enrolment in one of our activities. This might include how many participants we currently have enrolled for that activity and the individual needs of each participant who has expressed interest.
You can also email recreation@gateways.com.au or call us on 03 5292 9206
Register your interest - Adults (18+) - Western Melbourne
Activity details
Choose your activities - Adults (18+) - Western Melbourne
Regular weekly programs
Regular weekly programs are activities which run throughout a school term across multiple dates.
Bingo
Discover Bingo, available online and in-person! It's the perfect mix of fun and competition, with the thrill of victory just a number away. Join now for an exciting gaming experience.
Activity location: Online
Activity level: All Abilities
Bowling Super Sundays
Roll into excitement: bowling fun for all, strikes, spares, and laughter galore!
What to bring - Money for food or a packed snack, closed toed shoes and your companion card
Activity location: Zone Watergardens
Activity level: All Abilities
Gateways Gazette
Craft your story: turn your ideas into a stunning magazine, where creativity meets print!
What to bring - Packed lunch, drink, snack and your companion card
Activity location: Gateways Footscray Office
Activity level: All Abilities
Healthy Connections (Personal Training)
Join us for group personal training: achieve your fitness goals, prioritize your health, and build strength in our fun day program.
What to bring - Healthy snack, water bottle, hand towel, exercise clothing and your companion card
Activity location: Gateways Werribee Office
Activity level: All Abilities
Healthy Connections (Swimming)
Swimming adventures for everyone, make a splash and create lasting memories at our fun day program.
What to bring - Healthy snack, water bottle, bathers, towel, change of clothes and your companion card
Activity location: Gateways Werribee Office
Activity level: All Abilities
Market Makers
Unleash your creativity: market craft, where handmade meets heartwarming making unique treasures.
What to bring - Packed lunch, drink and snack
Activity location: Gateways Footscray Office
Activity level: All Abilities
Movie night – various locations
Grab your popcorn and dive into unforgettable movie nights! Movie nights are held in the following locations, check activity schedules for days & times.
Altona - Reading Cinema, Millers Junction
Highpoint - Hoyts Cinema
Watergardens - Hoyts Cinema
Werribee - Village, Pacific Werribee
What to bring - Money for ticket, snacks and your companion card
Activity location: Various
Activity level: All Abilities
Palace Cinemas Penny Lane
Choose your movie and sit back to relax for a fun night in!
Activity location: Palace Cinemas Penny Lane
Train Trippers West Melbourne
Be empowered to explore your community and learn travel training skills with peers.
What to bring - MYKI Card, packed lunch, drink, snack and your companion card
Activity location: Community based
Activity level: All Abilities
Wicked the Musical
TRAIN TRIP- Wicked the Musical at the Regent Theatre
Price: $100-125
Activity location: The Regent Theatre
Social sessions and holiday programs
Social sessions and holiday programs are one-off activities which take place on a specific date and time.
ACMI
ACMI Melbourne, where the world of film, art, and digital culture converges in an inspiring journey of innovation and expression.
What to bring - MYKI, companion card, packed lunch or money to purchase
Activity location: ACMI, Melbourne
Activity level: All Abilities
AFL Game- Bulldogs VS Brisbane Lions
Immerse yourself in the exciting atmosphere as two teams battle it out. A must see for sports fans!
Price: To be confirmed when tickets are released
Activity location: Marvel Stadium
Altona Sports Club- Dinner at Dancing
Enjoy a delightful evening at Altona Sports Club with a dinner and dancing event. Enjoy a delicious meal followed by an evening filled with lively music and a dance floor open to all. It's the perfect night out for food lovers and dancers alike!
BYO money for meal/drinks
Activity location: Altona Sports Club
Battle Kart
Join us for Battle Kart! A mix of go karting and video gaming. Race around the track while collecting virtual power ups to boost your speed or hinder your opponents!
Activity location: BattleKart Melbourne
BBC Earth Experience
Join us for an amazing adventure across all seven continents, shown in incredible detail. Narrated by David Attenborough, you'll see stunning scenes from "Seven Worlds, One Planet" on big, advanced screens.
Activity location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Candle Making Western Melbourne
Come along for a creative time making candles. It's going to be a hands on, crafty experience!
Activity location: Gateways Werribee
Activity level: All Abilities
Elvis Beyond at The Palms Crown
We are off to crown to grab a bite to eat before seeing Elvis Beyond at the Palms!
Activity location: Crown
Fairy Park
Fairy Park in Anakie is a magical destination that brings fairy tales to life. Nestled in a beautiful natural setting, this enchanting park offers visitors a chance to explore a world filled with fairy tale characters, castles, and mystical creatures. It's a perfect day, offering a unique adventure that captivates the imagination of everyone.
Activity location: Fairy Park
Gateways Disco – Out of this World
Get dressed in your best sparkles and shimmer and shake your tailfeather to amazing music at the Gateways Disco! Pizza lunch included.
What to bring - Close toed shoes, drink bottle
Activity location: Gateways North Geelong
Activity level: All Abilities
i Darts HIVE
Purchase your load and go game gard and enjoy a fun interactive dart experience. https://www.idarts.com.au/
Activity location: i Darts HIVE
Impossible Occurrences – Melbourne’s Exclusive Magic Show
Experience Melbourne's most exclusive magic show, Impossible Occurrences. Be wowed by illusions and mind bending tricks. This show promises a night of enchantment and mystery that will leave you questioning reality!
Activity location: The Marriot Hotel
Melbourne Lanes & Arcades Chocolate and Dessert Tour
TRAIN TRIP- This walking tour is our premium experience for food lovers and sweet tooths alike. A delicious opportunity to uncover some of the finest couverture chocolate in Melbourne, meet some of the chocolate makers and to enjoy incredible patisserie through some specially crafted exclusive experiences. (Accessibility- high activity)
Activity location: The Block Arcade Melbourne
Mens Club: Grazeland
Indulge in Tasty Delights: Where Every Bite is a Flavorful Journey, a Feast for the Senses. *You're Welcome Here! Join Our All-Inclusive Mens Club.
What to bring - Companion card, money to purchase food and drink bottle
Activity location: Grazeland, Melbourne
Activity level: All Abilities
Mens Night: Thai & Billiards at SLATE
Indulge in a Night of Fun at SLATE with a Delectable Thai Feast! *You're Welcome Here! Join Our All-Inclusive Men's Club.
What to bring - Companion card, money for dinner at Arani Thai
Activity location: Arani Thai & Billiards at SLATE Ryrie Street Geelong
Activity level: All Abilities
Monster Truck Mania
Experience the thrill of Monster Truck Mania in Melbourne at Rod Laver Arena! There will be heart pounding stunts and action that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Don't miss out on this fun event!
Activity location: Rod Laver Arena
Activity level: All Abilities
NRL- Storm vs Bulldogs
Watch Melbourne Storm take on the Bulldogs in a gripping NRL match.
Price: TBC when tickets are released
Activity location: Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
Old Melbourne Gaol
Visit the old Melbourne Gaol and immerse yourself in history!
Activity location: Old Melbourne Gaol
Queen Victoria Market
Explore the Bustling Queen Victoria Market: Where Flavors, Finds, and Fun Collide in Melbourne's Vibrant Shopping Haven.
What to bring - MYKI, packed lunch, snack and drink bottle. Spending money (optional)
Activity location: Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
Activity level: All Abilities
Splatball
Splatball is a safer version of paintball, a team games day of fun with all the messy paint splatter you can muster!
What to bring - Packed lunch, snack, drink Bottle, companion card.
Activity level: All Abilities
