Yearly Archive: 2020
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...
A new home for Gateways with all-inclusive hub planned for North Geelong
Staff have begun moving in to Gateways’ new North Geelong headquarters at the former Target site, marking an exciting new chapter for our organisation. The move follows a long search for a site that could...
A fresh approach to supported accommodation
Deb Fantella is preparing a simple list for her 24-year-old daughter’s imminent move out of the family home. ‘I’m listing everything that could be helpful for the carers; like, if you have to thaw meat,...
Could you be a face of fun for Gateways?
Would you like to be among the faces of fun, inclusion and capacity building that help tell the story of Gateways? We’re planning a very special garden party and photo shoot and are looking for...
Therapy meets recreation in bright new program
Fun-filled sessions of science, craft, cooking and more are helping kids reach their NDIS goals in the new Bright Sparks program. The program, which has run in Werribee since 2019, provides a group therapy option...
Charity Golf Day a success despite the weather
Stormy weather did nothing to dampen the generosity of players and donors at the 16th Annual Gateways Charity Golf Day. Despite sirens calling players indoors early in the day, the event raised an incredible $17,866,...
Pizza and therapy delivering life skills
The enticing waft of homemade pizza during an occupational therapy session has led to a fledging business for Geelong brothers Charles and Dan. Each month, staff at Gateways Albert St have the chance to order...
Summer holiday program is a wrap
Gateways Summer Holidays recreation program has wound up after another successful season, with a host of activities and excursions to keep everyone smiling. Among the adventures were: Ballarat Wildlife Park The National Gallery of Victoria...