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28/10/2026

🍳 Bendigo Groups Are Cooking Up a Storm! 🥘👩‍🍳

The kitchen has been buzzing with activity as our Bendigo participants dive into this block’s Cooking Program! From preparing ingredients and following recipes to learning new cooking techniques and creating delicious meals, everyone has been getting hands-on and building valuable life skills along the way. 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

Cooking programs are a fantastic way to develop independence, confidence and decision-making skills, while also encouraging teamwork, communication and social connection. Participants have been working together to plan, prepare and serve a variety of tasty dishes, with plenty of laughs and learning shared around the kitchen.🍳🍚🥘

We’re so proud of the enthusiasm, creativity and teamwork being shown each week. Keep up the great work, Bendigo crew! 👏🍽️✨

27/10/2026

🐾 Mackenzie volunteers at the Animal Land Children's Farm in Diggers Rest!

Over the past few months, Mackenzie has been building her skills and confidence through volunteering, working towards her goal of gaining employment in animal care. After independently completing the rabbit and guinea pig area for the past two weeks, she has now beaten her personal best by an incredible 8 minutes, finishing the task in just 58 minutes and 5 seconds! 🎉

We are so proud of Mackenzie’s dedication, growing independence and determination. Every achievement brings her one step closer to her dream of working with animals. Keep up the amazing work, Mackenzie! 🌟🐰🐹💚

25/10/2026

🏃‍♀️💪 Bendigo Springs into Action! 🎳🏊‍♀️🌳

The Bendigo region has hit the ground running in Block 4, with a strong focus on health, wellbeing, community participation and having fun!

Our Bendigo team has been supporting participants to explore new activities, build confidence, develop skills and stay active through a wide range of sporting and recreational opportunities. It's been fantastic to see so many participants challenging themselves, trying new things and achieving their goals.

Some of the popular activities this block include:

🎳 10 Pin Bowling
🥒 Pickleball
🏊 Swimming
💃 Dance
🎱 Lawn Bowls
💪 Indoor Gym Sessions
🌳 Outdoor Fitness Equipment and Activities

These programs are creating opportunities for increased independence, social connection, teamwork and personal achievement, while promoting physical health and wellbeing. Most importantly, participants are building friendships, strengthening community connections and enjoying active, meaningful lifestyles.

We're proud to support participants to pursue their goals and discover new interests through our growing range of group programs and individual supports across the Bendigo region. 💙

📣 Interested in joining our Bendigo sports programs or exploring our wide range of group activities and individual supports?

Visit our website to learn more: 👉 https://www.distinctiveoptions.com.au/our-locations/bendigo-location/bendigo

23/10/2026

🏇 We’re Closed for Melbourne Cup Day! 🏇

Just a friendly reminder that we will be closed on Tuesday 3rd November for the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday.
We’ll be open as usual on Monday and Wednesday. Have a great day😊

22/10/2026

🎨🖌️ Creativity Was in Full Bloom at Our Paint & Sip Night! 🌸✨

Our Spring Time Paint & Sip Extended Hours event was a fantastic evening filled with creativity, connection and fun! Participants enjoyed a delicious dinner, refreshing mocktails, and the opportunity to paint their very own garden gnome masterpieces. 🎨🍹

Extended Hours activities provide a great opportunity to build social skills, develop confidence, create new friendships and explore new interests in a relaxed and supportive environment. 💜

A huge thank you to all the staff involved in planning, setting up, supporting participants throughout the evening, and helping make the event such a success. 👏🌟

We think our budding artists did an amazing job, and we can't wait for our next themed Paint & Sip night! Any guesses what’s coming next? Here's a hint... 🎅🎄🎁

20/10/2026

🌈 Happy International Pronouns Day! 🏳️‍🌈

At DO, we’re proud to celebrate gender diversity and respect everyone’s right to be known by their chosen pronouns and express their identity authentically.

Using the correct pronouns is a simple but powerful way to show respect, foster inclusion and help everyone feel seen, valued and respected.

Let’s celebrate International Pronouns Day by embracing gender diversity, respecting each other’s identities and making conversations about pronouns a natural part of everyday life.

For our participants, staff and communities, small actions like this can make a big difference. Together, we can create a more inclusive world!

20/10/2026

🏅🔥 A Proud Moment for Tara and Heidi from Bendigo! 🔥🏅

There was plenty of excitement across our Distinctive Options Bendigo team this morning as participants Tara and Heidi proudly carried the Special Olympics Torch through the heart of Bendigo.

Tara had the honour of joining Mayor Thomas Prince for the start of the final leg of the torch run, representing our community with pride and enthusiasm. 🌟

We're also excited to cheer on Tara as she competes in swimming this year, while Heidi is already looking ahead to competing in bowling next year! 🎳🏊‍♀️

At Distinctive Options, we love seeing participants embrace opportunities that build confidence, community connections, and personal achievement. Congratulations Tara and Heidi on being part of such a special event. We are incredibly proud of you both! 💙👏

19/10/2026

🍪 MasterChef Goes Maltese! ❤️🤍

Luke, Stefan, Acacia, Emilia and Aaron put their cooking skills to the test in today’s MasterChef session, making traditional Maltese Ottijiet biscuits.

The group explored a range of new flavours, including clove, aniseed and orange, with some participants trying these ingredients for the very first time. The kitchen was filled with the wonderful aroma of spices and citrus as everyone mixed, shaped and baked their biscuits.

Participants enjoyed learning a new recipe and carefully shaping the dough into the traditional figure-eight design. Programs like MasterChef provide a great opportunity to build confidence, develop cooking and life skills, encourage creativity, and foster social connections in a fun and supportive environment. 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

✨ A delicious day of learning, teamwork and trying something new, with plenty of biscuits to take home and enjoy with a cup of tea!

👉 Interested in joining one of our programs? Visit www.distinctiveoptions.com.au to learn more about the opportunities available.

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15/10/2026

🌿🚶‍♂️ Enjoying the Great Outdoors 🚂

A walk along the Avondale Heights walking track was the perfect way to stay active and enjoy the community. 🌞

Mark was delighted by the beautiful surroundings, saying, "Wow, what a nice walk!" His excitement grew even more when a freight train crossed the bridge overhead. 🚂✨

NDIS supports can help people build healthy lifestyles, increase community participation, and enjoy activities that promote fitness and wellbeing. This outing was a wonderful combination of exercise, fresh air, and exploring the local community while enjoying moments of genuine joy and discovery. 💚😊💚

14/10/2026

🌾 A Great Day at the Elmore Field Days! 🚜🎨

David, Cherie and Paul from our Extended Hours program in Bendigo enjoyed a fantastic day out at the Elmore Field Days.

The Elmore Field Days is one of regional Victoria’s largest agricultural events, bringing together farming innovations, machinery displays, local businesses, community groups, entertainment and hands-on activities. It provides a wonderful opportunity to connect with the broader community, learn about rural industries and experience something new.

The group had a great time getting involved in activities including gold panning and face painting, while also exploring the many displays and exhibits on offer throughout the day. There was plenty to see, do and discover, making it an enjoyable and engaging experience for everyone.

Experiences like these support NDIS outcomes by encouraging social and community participation, building confidence, developing new interests and helping participants stay connected to their local community. 😊🌟

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56/60 King Street
Bendigo, VIC
3550

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

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+61397407100

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