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 - Juniors (6-11) - Western Melbourne
Activity schedules
Regular weekly programs (Juniors 6-11) - Western Melbourne 01 April to 30 June 2024| Activity | Day | Time | Out of pocket cost | Meet at |
| Melba Gym | Tuesday (starting 16/04) | 3:00-7:00pm- | $30/session | Ascot Vale Leisure Centre |
| Train Trippers | Sunday (Fortnightly , 07/04, 21/04, 4/5, 18/5, 1/6, 15/6, 29/6) | 10:00-3:00pm | N/A | Footscray Train Station |
| Activity | Day | Time | Out of pocket cost | Meet at |
| Geocaching | Saturday 4-May | 11-3pm | $0 | Gateways Werribee |
| Fairy Park | Saturday 18-May | 10-4pm | $26.00 | Gateways Werribee |
| Science Works | Saturday 8-Jun | 10-3pm | $0.00 | Gateways Footscray |
| Aquapulse | Saturday 22-Jun | 10-3pm | $11 | Gateways Footscray |
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 - Juniors (6-11) - Western Melbourne
Activity details
Choose your activities - Juniors (6-11) - Western Melbourne
Regular weekly programs
Regular weekly programs are activities which run throughout a school term across multiple dates.
Melba Gym
Dive into fun: games and swimming, the perfect combo for after school fun!
What to bring - Bathers, towel, change of clothes and your companion card
Activity location: Ascot Vale Leisure Centre
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
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
Social sessions and holiday programs
Social sessions and holiday programs are one-off activities which take place on a specific date and time.
ArtVo
Step into Illusion: ArtVo, where every brushstroke creates a world of optical wonders, inviting you to be part of the art.
What to bring - MYKI, companion card, packed lunch, snacks and drink bottle
Activity location: ArtVo, Melbourne
Activity level: All Abilities
Bounce
BARWON & WEST MELBOURNE
Learn new skills, gain more confidence and have fun.
What to bring - Lunch or money to purchase. Hat, sunscreen, water bottle.
Activity location: Bounce
Activity level: All Abilities
Funtopia
WEST MELBOURNE
Climb, jump, bounce and slide in one of the largest adventure playgrounds.
What to bring - Lunch or money for lunch, towel, bathers, hat, sunscreen, water bottle, companion cards.
Activity location: 3/98 -108 Hampstead Rd, Maidstone VIC 3012
Activity level: All Abilities
Great Ocean Road Chocolatery
Savor Sweet Moments: Great Ocean Road Chocolatery, where every chocolate is a delight and every visit is a treat for the senses.
What to bring - Packed lunch, snack and drink bottle. Spending money (optional)
Activity location: Great Ocean Road Chocolaterie - 1200 Great Ocean Rd, Bellbrae
Activity level: All Abilities
Great Ocean Road for fish & chips
WEST MELBOURNE
Enjoy a bus trip down the Great Ocean Road to explore beaches and get some yummy fish and chips.
What to bring - Lunch or money to purchase. Hat, sunscreen, water bottle.
Activity location: Anglesea
Activity level: All Abilities
Pool day
WEST MELBOURNE
Play on the splash park and slides and enjoy swimming with friends.
What to bring - Bathers, towel, lunch or money to buy, water bottle, companion card.
Activity location: Brimbank Aquatic Centre
Activity level: All Abilities
Portalington Miniature Railway
WEST MELBOURNE
Enjoy a ride on the miniature railway exploring the foreshore and finishing at the adventure playground.
What to bring - Lunch or money for lunch, hat, sunscreen, water bottle, companion cards.
Activity location: Boat Road, Portarlington
Activity level: All Abilities
Water play at Riverwalk Park
WEST MELBOURNE
Taking park play up a level to water park play. Be ready to get wet.
What to bring - Packed lunch and water bottle.
Activity location: Riverwalk Village, Werribee
Activity level: All Abilities
