Gateways disability support expands in Melbourne’s west with Footscray office
Outings with friends, camps, musicals, gym sessions and cooking classes are just some of the activities that keep St Albans sisters Kerrin and Fiona and their Gateways support workers busy each week. And with a...
Read morePlay 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...
Read moreProgram to guide parents in building child’s social communication
The TalkAbility program is designed for parents of verbal children ages 3-7 years with social communication difficulties (including Autism Spectrum Disorder). It supports parents to use natural, everyday situations to build their child’s social communication...
Read moreSchool 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...
Read moreCommonwealth Bank supporting autism programs in Melbourne’s west
New therapy and recreation toys and tools are on the way to our western Melbourne programs thanks to a $500 donation from Commonwealth Bank Wyndham Village. Manager Linh and Sophia handed over the generous cheque...
Read moreGateways Christmas and New Year’s services
With Christmas just around the corner, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank you – our participants, families and supporters – for making 2019 another successful year for Gateways. On a personal note, it...
Read moreAdroit golf day drives $100,000 into supported accommodation
Insurance company Adroit has raised $100,000 for Gateways’ supported accommodation services, helping fund the redevelopment of six units and emergency housing in Belmont. The prestigious Meatball Cup was contested by 180 players in scorching and...
Read moreRecord breaking Rubik’s Cuber to help launch Christmas gift wrapping fundraiser
Gateways’ annual Christmas gift wrapping fundraiser kicks off with a twist next week with a visit from record breaking speedcuber, Jack Cai. Jack, who set a world record in April after he solved a Rubik’s...
Read moreLego 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...
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...
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