Category: NDIS
Gateways Recreation programs: fun, friendship and wellbeing
Recreation Activity Officer, Penny, recently went on Bay Spotlight to talk about Gateways recreation programs. If you missed the interview, here are the key highlights! Our recreation programs offer fun, engaging, and inclusive activities for...
Understanding quality and innovation at Gateways
Simon the Manager of Quality, Innovation, and Strategy at Gateways, spoke with Milly on Bay Spotlight about our commitment to providing high-quality support for people with disabilities. This blog will highlight the key points from...
Alister’s birthday: celebrating what makes him unique
At Gateways Support Services, we love supporting and celebrating what makes each person unique. Adam, who attends our Social Connect program, just celebrated his 29th birthday in a creative and exciting way. Every year, Adam...
Unleashing creativity, building connections, and celebrating a memorable birthday
Pictured: Adam (also known as Scooby) and his Cartoon Network book he made. Adam, a participant of Gateways Social Connect program, eagerly awaiting his next event after a memorable ABC-themed birthday party. Living with autism...
Safeguarding the quality of care of our participants
In light of the recent Four Corners program, “Careless: How the NDIS fails to protect our most vulnerable,” and the abhorrent treatment of the individuals featured in the program, Gateways Support Services would like to...
Young foodies building skills and friendship around the table
A poor experience at another recreation program left 13-year-old Seb reluctant to have another go. But with the Geelong teenager spending a lot of time socially isolated at home, his mother Kylie was keen to...
Transition accommodation service celebrates successful first year, despite pandemic
A year ago the Fantella family was feeling a mix of nerves, excitement and tinge of sadness as their eldest daughter, Amber, prepared to leave home for the first time. Twelve months on her parents,...
Survey shows high satisfaction despite challenging year
An overall service satisfaction rate of 95 per cent show Gateways continued to deliver on its mission despite a challenging year, according to feedback from our latest annual user survey. Thank you to the more...
Alternative ways of communicating develop skills and self-esteem
Nothing can hold 7-year-old William back. The Spotswood boy, who has Down Syndrome, can be found shooting hoops, spending time in the water, or travelling the world with his family, if he’s not at an...
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...
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