Innovative Group Therapy in Werribee Helps Children with a Disability Build Social Skills
Lego Mates suits children attending a mainstream school with solid cognitive and language skills but who need support with social and emotional learning as well as having an interest in Lego construction. The sessions allow children to...
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...
Great result for Gateways Christmas Gift Wrapping
Gateways CEO, Rosemary Malone with Westfield, Centre Manager, Lauren Frew This result is due to the generosity of the Geelong community, the efforts of over 130 volunteers and the ongoing support of Westfield. Volunteers this...
Auxiliary Fundraiser Success
Gateways Support Services Fundraising Auxiliary held another enjoyable and successful event recently, which included visiting the Archibald Exhibition and lunch at the Geelong Art Gallery. The event raised $2,667.00 for Gateways and was also an opportunity for those who attended to learn a little more about Gateways’ 20 year history...
Interchange Western is now part of Gateways Support Services
Interchange Western is now part of Gateways Support Services We are delighted to announce that from the 1st October 2017, Interchange Western has become a Western Melbourne division of Gateways, continuing the current range of Interchange Western programs, with the aim to gradually expand these over time, building on Gateways...
Why I am really thankful for Gateways…
“I am really thankful for my Gateways friends. Because they helped me walk to the Supermarket, the Chemist, the Library and all kinds of food outlets all by myself. Also for taking me to places...
New Geelong gardening service creating jobs for people with a disability
Gateways Ground Up Gardening is a brand new program providing meaningful employment opportunities for adults with a disability. The Ground Up team are supported by Gateways qualified staff to deliver an affordable and professional gardening...
Check out our latest therapy toy!
Last week we were thrilled to have Christina from Dizzy Disc Australia visit us and present our Therapy & Inclusion Team with their very own Dizzy Disc. Recently, one of our Gateways families entered a competition...
Centrelink supports for parents & carers
At this weeks Autism & Asperger Parent Support Group, we were thrilled to have Lauren from Centrelink join us to talk about the different supports available to parents and carers. It was also a great chance for people to connect with other families and sharing similar issues. Some of the valuable information...
David & Luke’s new home…
Moving out of home for the first time is one of the most exciting times in a young person’s life. For David and Luke who both have an intellectual disability, moving into their own home...
