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“The staff make it my responsibility to focus on 2 or 3 kids.  I get to know them, help them and keep an eye on them”, Melissa said. In the Easter holidays Melissa put her...

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...

Enjoying community activities is something many of us take for granted, but for people with a disability and high support needs, just getting out can be a challenge.  This barrier is being tackled with the...

Comedian Tommy Little took time after his his stand up comedy show to mingle with the crowd, which included a chat with Phillip and Fiona who attended the show as part of Gateways Western Melbourne’s...

Duke’s been soaking up the sounds and sights of Melbourne, catching a train into the City, morning tea at the Arts Centre, watching people skateboarding, having lunch at the Alexandra Gardens along with lots more...

The Cats provided another fun and inclusive event for children with disabilities, their siblings and parents to enjoy together.   On the day families also got to explore and make use of the new quiet room,...

In 2003, Sue’s 2nd child Cooper (now 18) was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and this is the day Sue describes as when “autism became part of her family.”   A new diagnosis of autism undoubtedly...

The Gateways Auxiliary invite you to attend this event which will be on Monday 13th May at the Geelong Regional Library.  The cost per person is $110.00 (all inclusive*). A gallery representative will give a...

Early Days will be running a series of Free workshops facilitated by Amaze for parents and family members who have a child 0-6 with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis or are going through the assessment...

Gateways also hosted a beautiful morning tea for our Down Syndrome Parent Support group. March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day, which has been officially recognised by the United Nations since 2012.  On this day,...