Alternative ways of communicating develop skills and self-esteem
Nothing can hold 7-year-old William back. The Spotswood boy, who has Down Syndrome, can be found shooting hoops, spending time in the water, or travelling the world with his family, if he’s not at an...
Therapy playgroup a confidence booster for families of children with autism
Kate had all but given up on mainstream playgroups for her youngest son, Archie, when she learned about Gateways Early Intervention Therapy Playgroup. ‘I’d had such bad experiences with typical playgroups because they made me...
20 years on, volunteers Maria and Andre keep giving
It was the search for a volunteering role that could involve their children that led Taylors Lakes residents Maria and Andre to become Interchange Hosts. Two decades on, the couple consider they have grown their family rather than become volunteers. Maria first learned of the Gateways Support Services program (then Interchange)...
Custom built houses on the way for Gateways clients
The ball is rolling on three new developments to be built next year under a partnership between Gateways Support Services and Specialist Disability Accommodation partner DPN Casa Capace. Representatives from DPN Casa Capace joined Gateways on a...
Gateways Festive Fun – Christmas Activities
With the holiday season fast approaching, the Gateways therapy team have put together some fun, festive activities that are sure to be a hit! To make your own snow globe: Make your own little world...
A club for school kids seeking like-minded friends
Rihanna is a people person. In fact, when asked what she would like others to know about her, the 10-year-old responds, ‘That I like meeting people.’ But making connections and keeping up with peers at her mainstream primary school is not easy for Rihanna, which is why social groups like Club4Us...
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...
Fresh new space at Gateways Community PLACE thanks to local Kiwanis club
Visitors to Gateways Community PLACE, Geelong, can enjoy a fresh new outdoor space thanks to the generosity of the local Kiwanis Club. Led by Kiwanis Geelong immediate past President and Gateways Support Services life member...
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...
