Gateways passes the external audit for certification against the NDIS Practice Standards
Registered NDIS disability service providers undergo a yearly external assessment that the services they provide comply with all legislation and the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework and NDIS Practice Standards. This ensures registered services remain...
Support means James can join friends on camp for the first time
James loves his mum. But having her come to overnight camps in case he had a night-time seizure took some of the fun from this special time with friends. Now, with the right support and...
Off To School help after a bumpy kinder year
Kindergarten plays an important role in preparing children for school. So when that preparation is disrupted – as has been the case during the COVID-19 pandemic – youngsters with additional needs can be left behind. Registrations have now opened for Gateways Support Services’ Off To School...
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 Therapist, Ben and his team were brainstorming ideas to continue to engage kids in group...
Proposed 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...
NDIS – 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...
Gateways 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 CEO, Rosemary Malone said: ” I’m delighted by the expansion of early childhood intervention services in areas with...
What 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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