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4WD Adventures in Western Melbourne Supporting People with a Disability
This was a big hit with the young adults who took part, enjoyed getting out of town, exploring the countryside and traversing muddy tracks before stopping for a BBQ in the bush. The activity was...
Lego Therapy helping kids with a disability further develop social skills
The Lego Mates program is designed for 8-12 year olds with a developmental delay or diagnosed disability who attend a mainstream primary school and have solid cognitive and language skills but need support with social /...
Ben’s Big Shave – Fundraising Event 17 March 2018
‘Ben’s Beard’ is Helping Children with a Disability to Have a Dream Queensland Holiday. Local Geelong man Ben Richards, has been growing his beard since 2016, all in the aim of raising money for children and young people with a disability supported by Gateways Support Services. On Saturday Ben’s beard...
Disability Organisation Leads the Way on International Women’s Day
Gateways Support Services, which provides disability services in Geelong, Western Melbourne and South West Victoria, is one of those rare organisations which is headed up by a female CEO, has a largely female management team...
Innovative Group Therapy in Werribee Helps Children with a Disability Build Social Skills
Lego Mates suits children attending a mainstream school with solid cognitive and language skills but who need support with social and emotional learning as well as having an interest in Lego construction. The sessions allow children to...
Gateways selected to help deliver extra NDIS transition support in Western Melbourne
The funding will deliver an additional 591 fixed term places overall from January 2018 to June 2018. Gateways tended successfully to gain funding to provide 28 places, 13 in the Brimbank Melton area and 15 places in Western Melbourne. Gateways CEO, Rosemary Malone said: ” I’m delighted by the expansion of early childhood intervention services in areas with...
Great result for Gateways Christmas Gift Wrapping
Gateways CEO, Rosemary Malone with Westfield, Centre Manager, Lauren Frew This result is due to the generosity of the Geelong community, the efforts of over 130 volunteers and the ongoing support of Westfield. Volunteers this...
Auxiliary Fundraiser Success
Gateways Support Services Fundraising Auxiliary held another enjoyable and successful event recently, which included visiting the Archibald Exhibition and lunch at the Geelong Art Gallery. The event raised $2,667.00 for Gateways and was also an opportunity for those who attended to learn a little more about Gateways’ 20 year history...
Interchange Western is now part of Gateways Support Services
Interchange Western is now part of Gateways Support Services We are delighted to announce that from the 1st October 2017, Interchange Western has become a Western Melbourne division of Gateways, continuing the current range of Interchange Western programs, with the aim to gradually expand these over time, building on Gateways...
Why I am really thankful for Gateways…
“I am really thankful for my Gateways friends. Because they helped me walk to the Supermarket, the Chemist, the Library and all kinds of food outlets all by myself. Also for taking me to places...
