Noweyung has been part of the East Gippsland community since 1954
Distinctive Options Bairnsdale continues the legacy
Distinctive Options Bairnsdale continue to serve the local community with our well established services that focus on you as an individual and the support that you need to live your best life possible.
Through our capacity-building programs, you can build skills that help you progress towards your vocational and independent living goals. If you're searching for supported accommodation or financial plan management we can assist too.
When you need a treat, come and see us at our Brew Crew Cafe in the heart of Bairnsdale where you can enjoy a meal, catch up with friends, stock up on gourmet products, fine foods and hampers.
We'd love to see you soon!
Contact us.
By phone:
Goold Street: Group Supports / Supported Independent Living
(03) 5153 0111
Nicholson Street: Social Enterprise
03) 5152 1222
By email:
bairnsdale@distinctiveoptions.com.au
Group activities
Working together to build real life skills, our group based activities provide great opportunities for social interaction and personal development.
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Glen and Josh are developing practical 'hands on' skills in our group based activities
Social enterprise
The Brew Crew Café and Banksia Fine Foods are Social Enterprises that focus on providing stimulating and meaningful employment, as well as learning and development opportunities for people living with a disability, in a fully operational workplace setting.
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Kurt stirs a pot of Grandma's Spicy Chutney for our own gourmet produce Banksia Fine Foods
Supported accommodation
Distinctive Options Bairnsdale provides residential disability support in a variety of formats, depending on your level of independence.
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Peter feels right at home with supported accommodation
Financial Plan Management
Noweyung Plan Management puts you in control of your NDIS plan funding and budget. We have an experienced team, well versed in the NDIS, who are professional, friendly, and approachable. Based in Bairnsdale, we work with NDIS participants and their families all over Gippsland.
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Vanessa receives Financial Plan Management support at DO Noweyung
DO Experiences
Everyone deserves the chance to explore, discover, and live life to the fullest, no matter the obstacles they face.
We are here to help you create experiences that align with your life goals, whether that’s a day of relaxation, an exciting trip to a new place, or a night out with friends.
Contact us to discuss your support needs for respite, extended journeys or day tours.
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Ross enjoyed a helicopter ride when on his first Gold Coast with support worker Johnny
Independent Living Supports
Independent Living Supports provide you with support in everyday personal activities to assist you to live as independently as possible.
We have a large and dedicated team of experienced support workers of all ages and backgrounds.
We carefully listen to you so that we can get to know you better and match you with the most appropriate support workers available.
Whether you're looking for support for personal care, community access, transport or any other individualised need, we look forward to hearing from you.
Stephen volunteers at Paynesville Food Bank with support from Jenny.
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Your local leadership team
Jenny Horton
Regional Support Manager
DO Noweyung
Jenny started at Noweyung as a Support Worker in early 2019, later that year she moved into the role of NDIS Administration implementing systems for participants Service Agreements and assisting participants to understand and utilise their NDIS plan to realise their goals.
In 2021 Jenny was appointed Services Manager. Jenny is passionate about her work with participants, families and staff, identifying and developing programs of support then bringing them to life by building community networks that support these programs, creating inclusion and achieving individual goals.
Tameeka Ngapare
Assistant Coordinator
DO Noweyung
Tameeka joined Noweyung in 2020 working predominantly in the Fine Foods & Café business and also as Facilitator of the ‘Now Groove Music Program’.
Tameeka has been appointed the role of Assistant Coordinator where she will assist in the development and coordination of the Noweyung Programs
Liane Mathewson
Residential Team Leader
DO Noweyung
Liane joined Noweyung in 2015 as a Residential Support Worker. In October 2022 Liane was appointed to the role of Residential Team Leader which involves coordinating and overseeing Noweyung’s 3 Supported Independent Living Residential Accommodation sites – Slim Dusty House, Peters Court and Grant St.
Jodie Wood
Gippsland Food Enterprise Sales and Support Supervisor
DO Noweyung
Jodie joined Distinctive Options in 2023 and manages The Brew Crew Cafe and Banksia Fine Foods.
Jodie is committed to breaking down barriers and providing customers with quality products and services.
"I love to see our Supported Employees grow their skillset and confidence at Banksia Fine Foods and The Brew Crew Cafe"."
Kylie Grant
Supportability Coordinator / Process and Accountability Officer Bairnsdale
DO Noweyung
Kylie works within the Support Planning Team at Distinctive Options Noweyung in Bairnsdale.
Kylie's role is to ensure compliance in delivering quality-assured and effective services to our participants and perform process and accountability functions related to participant plans and documents, including health/medical and medication administration.