Play therapy program teaching parents to support child development
The Parent Learn to Play program is a seven session course for small groups of parents or carers aimed at helping support children’s development through play. In the program, parents learn about play development in...
School transition group for children with additional needs in Melbourne’s west
Starting school is a big milestone for most children and can be an even bigger step for kids with additional needs. Gateways Off To School Program provides support for children heading off to mainstream school...
Lego Mates donation helps kids with autism in Melbourne’s west
The Lego Mates program in western Melbourne has received a boost thanks to a donation of bricks from MLC Life Insurance. Lego Mates is a small group therapy program designed for children who love Lego...
New bus thanks to Costa Foundation
More people are getting around to more outings thanks to The Anthony Costa Foundation’s generous donation of a new bus. The Toyota Hiace minibus enables Gateways Support Services to safely transport up to eight children,...
Carer contribution celebrated with movie night
More than 20 people enjoyed a night off to relax among friends old and new and watch the Chinese comedy drama The Farewell to mark Carers Week last month. Gateways Support Services, with support from...
How a Therapy Team Grew Out of a Need to Better Support Teenagers with Autism
Being a teenager can be really tough. There’s a whole lot of stuff to navigate – physical changes, independence, friendships and relationships. Add on top of all that autism and intellectual disability, and with it...
It Began with a Passion
“The staff make it my responsibility to focus on 2 or 3 kids. I get to know them, help them and keep an eye on them”, Melissa said. In the Easter holidays Melissa put her...
Lego Mates Returns to Werribee in July
Lego Mates is a small group therapy program based on the LEGO therapy model, play therapy and social thinking models to promote children’s social interaction and learning. Lego Mates allows children to practise joint...
Comedy Festival Fun
Comedian Tommy Little took time after his his stand up comedy show to mingle with the crowd, which included a chat with Phillip and Fiona who attended the show as part of Gateways Western Melbourne’s...
Camps Grow Ishan’s Independence
Sarah and her son Ishan (now 13) took that leap 5 years ago when Ishan first took part in Gateways Support Services’ (formerly Interchange Western) camp program for children with additional needs. “It was a...
