News
Setting the path to post-pandemic recovery
We’ve been in this together for some time now and while our ability to be physically with you is limited, our commitment to continuing our supports for you and your family have not wavered. As...
We spoke to members of the Gateways family about observing Ramadan during COVID-19
Ramadan – the traditional month of fasting – has begun, with people of Muslim faith around the world having to adapt their traditional observance in accordance with current isolation restrictions. During Ramadan, Muslims fast between dawn and dusk, to practise sacrifice, self-control and...
Gateways recreation goes online to boost social connection in isolation
Western Melbourne adult participants usually meet up with each other in person to go on exciting recreation camps and day trips around Melbourne. But since we’ve all needed to bunker down at home during the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Happy World Autism Awareness Month as we evolve our supports for you
As we enter World Autism Awareness Month, what an amazing time we now find ourselves in! I hope you are safe and have been able to successfully and comfortably design your stay at home strategies....
Gateways Online Therapy ensures children and teens can keep working towards goals during lockdowns
Six-year-old Raymond usually has his occupational and speech therapy sessions at school. But while he is home with his family during the COVID-19 pandemic, he accessing these important supports online. His Dad, Lingan, says this...
No Limits for this social group linking young adults with disability with peers
Milly is quite the social butterfly. So when the teen finished school last year, her parents worried about the social options available to her. While she had programs catering to her interests and skill development, Janet and Paul...
Adult camps crew reap benefits with pre-isolation getaway
A trip to the Mornington Peninsula provided a timely social connection opportunity for the Western Melbourne adult recreation group last month. Nine participants together with support staff and volunteers spent their time exploring the local...
Important COVID-19 pricing update
Gateways would like to inform you of the following changes that NDIA has put in place. For participants, there are lots of improvements in flexibility and activities to ensure continuity of funding arrangements for your...
COVID-19 Update: 23 March 2020
By now you will have seen that as part of the national arrangements around management of the COVID19 response, the Premier of Victoria has announced a shutdown of non-essential services such as leisure centres, cinemas...
Gateways’ response to COVID-19
We understand at this moment that you may be concerned at the spread of the COVID-19 (coronavirus). We want to assure you that Gateways is well prepared. We have now officially activated our Pandemic Plan...










