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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...
New playgroup for kids with developmental delay inΒ Melbourne’s west
This new therapist-supported playgroup in Wyndham is helping children aged 2-4 years build their social skills, flexibility, sensory regulation and ability to follow routines. It’s also giving parents and carers a chance to connect with...
Start Year 7 successfully with the Let’s Strive program
Let’s Strive is a two-session transition program offering support and information for Year 7 students who have additional needs, and their parents. Our Adolescent Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist have created these sessions to assist...
Gateways disability support expands in Melbourneβs west with Footscray office
Outings with friends, camps, musicals, gym sessions and cooking classes are just some of the activities that keep St Albans sisters Kerrin and Fiona and their Gateways support workers busy each week. And with a...
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, weβd like to take this opportunity to thank you β our participants, families and supporters β for making 2019 another successful year for Gateways. On a personal note, it...