Market Arts / Market Recycle

Work on art projects with the aim of your selling products at local markets. Some of the skills you may learn are sewing, ceramics, knitting/crocheting and more.

Sensory Art

Film Project

Work together to plan a short film and learn how to film and edit video footage.

Swimming and health

Swim or walk at your own pace and increase your fitness in the water. Complete activities that benefit your health and well being.

Community access

Spend the day exploring the local community and various locations via the D.O Bus or the train.

Pottery and art

Learn the techniques of pottery and create ceramics to be fired and taken home.

Sensory art and music

Engage in art and music activities

Cafe access and sensory activities

Enjoy a café visit as well as engaging in a sensory story or emerging yourself in nature.

Park access

Visit and explore local parks and venues via D.O bus around Hume and the Macedon Ranges.

Animal Planet

Visiting places such as the dingo sanctuary, the zoo, mini farms and animal rescues as well as collecting donations and creating animal toys for Pets Haven.

Ladies Day Out

Enjoy a day out as you access visit various locations that may involve sightseeing, shopping and visiting cafes and parks.

Travel training

Learn to build upon your skills in using public transport to visit different venues.

Obtaining the skills and confidence towards being independent within the community like catching public transport and getting from A-B can be daunting. Where do you begin? 

Our team at Distinctive Options will support you with increasing your independence through public transport training by facilitating programs that help you to learn public transports routes and community transport options.  You’ll be off and travelling in no time.

'Masterchef'

Learn to prepare jams and relishes to sell at the local market as well as creating delicious lunches with our head chef, Zak.

Animal Therapy + Wellness

Enjoy visits from all sorts of animals- from kittens and dogs to turtles and birds! Engage in activities afterwards that promote self-care wellbeing.

Cooking

Practice making easy meals for yourself that you'll be able to create back at home. Learn to shop for ingredients that you need.

Sensory cooking

Enjoy experiencing a variety of textures, scents and flavours.

Home Skills

Develop your skills in every day tasks that you can use at home, including preparing your lunch.

Handyman Club

Brush up on your handyman skills with real life opportunities in and around the D.O. buildings. includes recycling and trips to the tip.

Community Leaders

Plan and research as you work towards sharing advice on overcoming barriers as people with disabilities and getting around the community independently.

Talk to students at schools about overcoming barriers and sharing advice on networking with organizations and getting around the community independently.

 Distinctive Options is proud to partner with various organisations and participate in events throughout the year. Both staff and participants give their time to help build a sense of inclusion and belonging. Networking and creating relationships within the community.

Literacy and Numeracy / Further Education

Develop your reading, writing, communication, computer and numeracy skills at your own pace. Research current news and practice your planning and organisational skills.

Rights Responsibilities Network

A Self-Advocacy group where you can share your opinions and ideas about D.O, the local community and more. Visitors sometimes attend to share about different organisations and opportunities.

First launched in 1998, R&R gives participants the opportunity to express their views and ideas, as well as raise and problem-solve any issues they have. 

Agendas are tabled and minutes taken each week.  The participants are responsible for running each meeting along with taking action on any items raised.  Regular agenda items include networking, community events, health and wellbeing, safety and personal business.  R&R members also provide feedback on organisational issues, including document review and strategic planning.  Guest presenters from within the community also attend meetings to give participants the opportunity to ask questions and be educated on what is happening within their local communities.

Tennis

Develop your hand/eye coordination skills as you enjoy learning and practicing how to play tennis at South Gisborne Tennis Club.

Sports + Bike Ed

Spend the day at Clarke Oval Stadium, participating in sports and bike activities to keep you healthy and well!

Reclink Sports

Each fortnight, play footy/cricket against other teams and on alternate weeks participate in activities such as bowling, Bounce and skateboarding

Radio chat

Work alongside Steve from Sunbury Radio in the studio. Create content, including interviews and music, to broadcast weekly for 'The D.O. Show'.

Bowling -bowling league

Travel via public transport to compete in a friendly game of bowling!

Tri state games training

Train in a variety of sports each week in preparation for our Annual Tri-State games!

Lawn bowls and sport

Participate lawn bowls and other games. Grab lunch at the Sunbury Footy Club and enjoy an afternoon of playing sports games.

Volunteering @ St Vinnies

Spend time giving back to your local community and practicing work skills by volunteering at St Vinnies op shop.

Music & Technology

Jam along to some of your favourite songs, both older songs and modern tunes. Experiment with different technology to create your own tunes!

Technology

Try out modern technology such as virtual reality head sets, iPads and our interactive screen.

Pampering

Enjoy some me-time with a foot spa, massage and a manicure or pedicure.

Theatre, Singing and Dance

Start your day off with some drama activities. You will be involved in a singing class and dance lesson. Finish off the day with some karaoke.

Social club

Make new friends at the Sunbury Neighbourhood drop-in group, as well as Morning Melodies monthly and café visits.

Morning Melodies

Attend local Morning Melodies monthly and participate in games such as bingo, card games and bocce.

Gym access

Visit the local gym and work on your fitness in a supportive environment.

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