Therapy playgroup a confidence booster for families of children with autism
Kate had all but given up on mainstream playgroups for her youngest son, Archie, when she learned about Gateways Early Intervention Therapy Playgroup. ‘I’d had such bad experiences with typical playgroups because they made me...
Read moreSeasoned Gateways Interchange Host Program Volunteer urges others to get involved
Seeking support for her own family led Nicky to open her heart and home to other families in need. That was eight years ago and now the Sunshine woman is urging others to consider volunteering...
Read moreSelf-care for parents of kids with a disability
Emergency protocols stress the need to take care of ourselves before attempting to help others. But this critically important piece of advice is often overlooked by parents of children with special needs. For all parents,...
Read moreFiction With Friends building social links for kids during pandemic restrictions
Amid the unpredictability of COVID-19 a creative new program is helping kids with developmental disabilities build social skills and confidence from the comfort of their homes. With lockdown measures in place, Gateways Support Services Occupational...
Read moreSupport worker an angel as family manages isolation and home learning
From cooking and exercise to remote learning support, Hoppers Crossing siblings Michael, Taylor and Louise regard their Gateways Support Services support worker as an angel. The trio’s mother, Bev, says her children, who all have autism and learning...
Read moreBright Sparks building social skills through small group play in term 3
Play is an important part of a child’s development; but it doesn’t come easily to everyone. Tarneit mother of three, Liane, says her children, Kye, 9, and 6-year-old twins Lyla and Ayva, all struggle with high anxiety and social skills. So when...
Read moreTherapy meets recreation in bright new program
Fun-filled sessions of science, craft, cooking and more are helping kids reach their NDIS goals in the new Bright Sparks program. The booked-out program, which started last month in Werribee, provides a group therapy option...
Read moreLego 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...
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