Yearly Archive: 2019
Play 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...
School 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...
Commonwealth 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...
Gateways 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...
Adroit 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...
Record 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...
Lego 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...
Proposed 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...
Disability Royal Commission Melbourne hearings to focus on residential services
The Board, management and staff of Gateways have zero tolerance for abuse and neglect and work tirelessly to provide quality, nurturing services. We are a long standing and deeply committed provider of services for people...
A buddy for life as volunteer celebrates 25 years of service
Saying ‘Yes!’ can be a life-changing choice, as Lyn Swan discovered when she signed up as an Interchange volunteer 25 years ago. Lyn was recognised at this week’s Gateways Support Services AGM for her decades...
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