Windgap is 70!
2023 marks a special anniversary for Windgap... Originally founded in 1953 after a group of caring parents banded together to provide education for their children with intellectual disabilities. Now supporting over 250 participants including day programs and 12 residential homes across the eastern suburbs.
At Windgap we provide a wide range of programs and services focused on providing the best care, support and empowerment for adults with disabilities – so they can live life to the fullest.
School Leaver Employment Support (SLES)
Windgap’s School Leavers Employment Support (SLES) is our program dedicated to training, preparing and supporting young adults with an intellectual disability progress into employment or a career.
Supported Employment
We provide a range of supported employment opportunities at Windgap with a person centred approach, to ensure each individual is matched to the best role with continuous opportunities for growth, training and success.
Support Coordination
Your plan, your way! We get to know you, your needs and goals. Our qualified Support Coordinators will help you to coordinate your NDIS plan, access your support networks, and be connected to your community.
Residential Homes
At Windgap we create a place called home to provide adults with intellectual disabilities an opportunity to live as independently as possible as a resident within the local community.
Day Programs
Our Day Programs provide an opportunity for individuals to actively participate in a range of recreational, sport and community activities
Transition from School
Windgap’s Transition from School and Work Experience Programs are designed to provide choice, support and the skills needed, to create pathways to future employment opportunities for young adults with disability.
Growability
Growability provides supported employment to adults with intellectual disabilities in residential and commercial gardening and lawn maintenance. Our team is managed by experienced gardening and grounds keeping professionals, who work alongside each individual to understand talents and areas for upskilling.
Why is our work so vital?
Windgap supports people with intellectual disabilities to live their lives with independence, freedom and dignity.
With your help we can continue to provide the best programs, services and support to ensure adults with disabilities live their life to the fullest.
Windgap News And Updates
Windgap Spotlight
Windgap Connect – Winter Edition
Hello Families & Carers, Welcome you to the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter, a showcase of the remarkable achievements and milestones we have collectively reached. As we journey through 2023, the Windgap spirit of unity, support, and progress shines more brilliantly than ever before.
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Everything you need to know about Supported Independent Living (SIL)
Are you or one of your family members interested in living independently? It can be a little daunting, however at Windgap, we’re here to help.
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What you need to know about Support Coordination
Support Coordinators play an essential role in relieving the stress of the NDIS by helping you to navigate the system and make the most of your plan. Find out what you need to know here.
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HOW DO I APPLY FOR SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING (SIL)?
At Windgap, we’re here to help you find the perfect place to call home and to link you with support systems, which will allow you to live as independently as possible and flourish as an active member of the community.
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HELP MAKE OUR COMMUNITY ACCESSIBLE!
Let’s be honest, most people take accessibly for granted, however this is a reoccurring issue that individuals with mobility barriers face on a reoccurring basis.
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🎶 The Windgap Diamonds Choir lit up Open Day in their dazzling new vests! Their performance was spellbinding as they sang their hearts out. Stay tuned for more incredible moments from this talented group! 💎🎤 #windgapdiamonds #shinebright #choir ... See MoreSee Less
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A remarkable 80th birthday bash for Ken! Windgap Participant Ken celebrated his big day in true style, surrounded by love and laughter. 🎉🎂 #windgapfamily #birthday ... See MoreSee Less
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Oh Happy Birthday Ken - such a lovely man - enjoy 🥰
Happy Birthday Ken🎁🎂💕
Happy 80th birthday Ken 🎂🎉
Happy birthday Ken , hope you had a wonderful birthday 🎉🎉🎉🥳
Happy birthday 🥳 and many more
Hope you had a great birthday, Ken!
Happy birthday 🎈🎁🎊 to you.
A beautiful day ❤️
Happy birthday Kenny, sending big hugs ❤️🎂
Happy birthday Ken.
Happiest of bdays to you 😘🎊🎉🥳🎈
Happy 80th Birthday Ken! It looks like you had a great party. <3
Happy Birthday Ken!!!
How lovely 😍 Happy birthday Ken xx
Happy Birthday Kenny!!
My beautiful brother! Always loves to have a party x 🎉🎁🎊🎈♥️
Happy birtthday to one of the loveliest men in the world. Happy birthday Ken.♥
Happy Birthday Ken
Ken happy birthday have great day 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂
Congratulations and happy birthday Ken! You are a fantastic man, I always enjoyed working with you, lots of fun and laughs. You worked like a trooper on the Growability program. Enjoy the celebrations mate! 🥳
Happy 80th birthday Kenny Clapp ⭐️⭐️⭐️🎉🎉🎉🎂🎂🎂
Happy birthday Kenny !! Looking fabulous as always ! ❤️❤️
Happy amazing birthday lovely Ken, miss you so very much ♥️
Happy birthday to a great man. Hope you have a great day Kenny. From John De Giusti.
Happy birthday Ken!!! You look very handsome 😎🎈🎉
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A huge shoutout to everyone who made our Open Day a success! It was fantastic to see so many people exploring our programs and support services for People with Disabilities. If you couldn't make it but have questions, don't hesitate to reach out, and we'll be happy to assist you!
P: (02) 8337 3600 E: info@windgap.org.au
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It was a wonderfully informative day. Well done to Windgap.
I am so sorry I couldn't make it. Glad is was a success 😀
I didn’t know about it
Windgap Participants conquered the Sydney Marathon on Sunday, enjoying the beautiful scenic walk over the iconic Harbour Bridge. What an amazing chance for our community to come together and share in this unforgettable experience. Thank you to our Windgap weekend crew for all your support!
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Beautiful
What gorgeous weather!
Good on you all !!!
Fantastic , well done 👏🎊