Fiction 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 moreProposed NDIS changes to improve flexibility for people with disability
Greater accessibility and flexibility are among the aims of several changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme as the Federal Government plans for the final stage of its roll out. NDIS Minister Stuart Robert announced...
Read moreNDIS – A Parent’s Journey
In preparation for the NDIS’ arrival in Wyndham in October, this informal talk is a great opportunity for parents to come together and ask questions. Parents can choose to stay on for a light lunch and the Werribee...
Read moreGateways selected to help deliver extra NDIS transition support in Western Melbourne
The funding will deliver an additional 591 fixed term places overall from January 2018 to June 2018. Gateways tended successfully to gain funding to provide 28 places, 13 in the Brimbank Melton area and 15 places in Western Melbourne. Gateways...
Read moreWhat does it mean to be a ‘Registered Disability Service Provider’?
Under the NDIS, some – but not all – providers are registered disability service providers. People who self-manage their NDIS package can choose to use either a registered or an un-registered disability service provider. Choosing a registered disability service provider ensures that stronger safeguards and accountability measures are in place,...
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