Distinctive Options

Distinctive Options Building better communities, we assist people to fulfil their potential

At Distinctive Options, we are committed to supporting participants to exercise a full range of decision making and independent living options. We offer group programs and individual support with a friendly and user-centered approach. Family members are encouraged to work alongside our professional staff to be part of the support network via regular communication and feedback. Individualised Support
We offer one-on-one support, personalised for your interests and how you would like your day to unfold. You can undertake a broad range of activities, access your local community, try new things and develop independence with supportive guidance. You can request a staff member who is male or female, of a similar age to you, or that you feel comfortable with. Group Support
Participants share experiences and learn new skills together in our small group programs. You choose the activities you attend, and your timetable is tailored to your personal goals and needs. Wherever possible, we access facilities within the community to conduct our programs and encourage partnerships with other organisations.

🏉Just a reminder we will be closed Friday 25th September 2026 for Grand Final Public Holiday and will re-open on Monday ...
18/09/2026

🏉Just a reminder we will be closed Friday 25th September 2026 for Grand Final Public Holiday and will re-open on Monday 28th September 2026. 🏉🏉

📢 Big Builds, Big Skills, Big Confidence! 🛠️🚜As part of his Distinctive Options Bendigo Individual Supports, Philip enjo...
17/09/2026

📢 Big Builds, Big Skills, Big Confidence! 🛠️🚜

As part of his Distinctive Options Bendigo Individual Supports, Philip enjoys building and creating things. Having previously built remote control yachts, planes and motor vehicles, he decided it was time for a new challenge and set his sights on an incredible project, building a 1/4 scale Army tank!

Much of the assembly and welding has been completed at the local Men's Shed, where Philip has made great use of the facilities and resources available. Many of the components have been designed by Philip himself using specialised software for laser cutting and 3D printing. Even more impressively, some of the machines used in the process were built by Philip himself!

This project has been about much more than just construction. Through sharing his work and discussing the build with others, Philip has developed greater confidence in social interactions and community participation. He's also expanded his knowledge and vocabulary as he explains the design and building process to those interested in his amazing creation.

Philip is now at the exciting stage of assembling the final components, including the handcrafted tracks, before moving on to painting and taking his tank for its very first test run.

We can't wait to see the finished result and celebrate everything Philip has achieved along the way! 👏🚜

16/09/2026

We can’t wait for the DO Food Truck to move to their new location - 24 Macedon St, Sunbury on Monday 5th October. 🎉🎉🎉

Until then you will find them at 50 McDougall Rd, Sunbury. We are counting the days 😀

🌿🚌 Travel Training Meets a Passion for Horticulture! 🌵🌼Cameron has always loved horticulture and visiting nurseries. Thi...
10/09/2026

🌿🚌 Travel Training Meets a Passion for Horticulture! 🌵🌼

Cameron has always loved horticulture and visiting nurseries. This week, he combined his passion with his NDIS travel training supports, accessing places he has always wanted to visit independently.

Using PTV and the Bendigo Bus Network, Cameron chose to visit a new nursery, MacDonald Nursery in Spring Gully. He enjoyed exploring the nursery and checking out the fantastic range of plants on display, particularly the impressive collection of cacti. 🌵

Afterwards, Cameron walked through Flora Hill and Spring Gully to the Flora Hill Bakehouse, where he enjoyed a well-earned lunch before heading home.

It's wonderful to see Cameron building his confidence with public transport while exploring his interests and enjoying new experiences in the community. 👏😊

🌿🚗 Exploring Macedon and Building Life Skills ☕🍽️As part of our 1:1 Community Access support, Sam recently enjoyed a tri...
08/09/2026

🌿🚗 Exploring Macedon and Building Life Skills ☕🍽️

As part of our 1:1 Community Access support, Sam recently enjoyed a trip to the beautiful Macedon countryside, combining travel training with exploring new places.🚂

Sam chose a café to visit, but when we arrived it was unexpectedly closed. Rather than becoming frustrated, Sam adapted to the change and explored alternative options, settling on a local hotel for lunch. She enjoyed a delicious chicken parma and a hot chocolate to warm up on the chilly day.

These real-life experiences are an important part of travel training, helping to build confidence, independence, problem-solving skills and resilience. Sometimes things don't go according to plan, and learning to stay flexible and go with the flow is a valuable life skill.

Well done, Sam, for embracing the unexpected and making the most of your day exploring somewhere new! 💜

🧁🍫 Wednesday Basic Cooking – Sunbury Groups 🍫🧁The Wednesday Basic Cooking group in Sunbury got busy in the kitchen makin...
07/09/2026

🧁🍫 Wednesday Basic Cooking – Sunbury Groups 🍫🧁

The Wednesday Basic Cooking group in Sunbury got busy in the kitchen making delicious chocolate muffins for afternoon tea! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

The group made the recipe their own by requesting white chocolate chips to be added to the mixture – because chocolate muffins are even better with a little extra chocolate! 🤎🤍😋

It was a great opportunity to practise cooking skills, follow a recipe, make choices and, of course, enjoy the delicious results together! 🙌🧁

The DO Food Truck is Moving!We're excited to announce that The Do Food Truck is getting a new home at 24 Macedon Street,...
02/09/2026

The DO Food Truck is Moving!

We're excited to announce that The Do Food Truck is getting a new home at 24 Macedon Street, Sunbury.

From Monday 5 October, you'll find the truck in its new location, nestled between DO's main Sunbury services and Head Office. This is much closer to the heart of Distinctive Options in Sunbury!

The move gives our participants at the Food Truck a more visible and connected home, creating more opportunities for local people to drop in and support a social enterprise providing genuine paid employment for people with disability.

💙 McDougall Road has been an important part of the DO Food Truck's story, and we're grateful to everyone who has supported us there and across the wider Sunbury community. We're excited to build on that support in our new home.

🏡 A new home.
👥 Same great team.
✨ An exciting next chapter.

Keep an eye on our socials as we get ready for the move and share more about our opening celebrations!

We can't wait to welcome you to our new location on Monday 5th October 🙂
See you soon at 24 Macedon Street, Sunbury! 🎉

🎤✨ Are you ready for it? ✨🎤A group of very excited Swiftie fans from DO Sunbury extended hours programs headed to Grazel...
02/09/2026

🎤✨ Are you ready for it? ✨🎤

A group of very excited Swiftie fans from DO Sunbury extended hours programs headed to Grazeland Melbourne in Spotswood to see the amazing Taylor Swift Tribute Show! 🎶💃🕺

From the moment the music started, the group was singing and dancing non-stop to all their favourite Taylor hits! They had an absolute ball, with plenty of smiles, laughter and Swiftie spirit throughout the night. ✨💖

Yvette said, “I thought it was great!” ⭐
Stef said, “It was fantastic and I would go and see it again!”🎸🎤 🙌

What an unforgettable night out enjoying great music, dancing, friendship and plenty of fun! 💃🎶✨

It's not too late to join our Accommodation information sessions in Bendigo and Sunbury! 📍 SUNBURY INFORMATION SESSIOND...
01/09/2026

It's not too late to join our Accommodation information sessions in Bendigo and Sunbury!

📍 SUNBURY INFORMATION SESSION
Date: Wednesday 2nd September
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm OR 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Venue: 24 Macedon St, Sunbury

📍 BENDIGO INFORMATION SESSION
Date: Thursday 3rd September
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Venue: 56–60 King Street, Bendigo

To RSVP, please email our ILS & Residential Coordinator, Deborah Ford, at [email protected]

Why us?
We can assist you to explore a range of NDIS-funded housing, respite, and living supports, including:

✅ Supported Independent Living (SIL)
✅ Short-Term Accommodation (STA/Respite)
✅ Individualised Living Options (ILO)
✅ Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)

We are continually expanding our housing, respite, and independent living opportunities to provide more choice and flexibility for participants.

Our team will work alongside you, your family, and your support network to find a solution that meets your individual needs.

Whether or not you are able to attend, we also encourage anyone interested in accommodation support to complete our Accommodation Expression of Interest Form: https://form.jotform.com/distinctiveoptions/accommodation

Hope you can join us!

🌿💪 Distinctive Options Sunbury Groups - Wellness Warriors 💪🌿Our Wellness Warriors group is embracing health, wellbeing, ...
31/08/2026

🌿💪 Distinctive Options Sunbury Groups - Wellness Warriors 💪🌿

Our Wellness Warriors group is embracing health, wellbeing, and personal growth through our fortnightly Pilates sessions with Kayla from Pilates with KP! 🧘‍♀️✨

These sessions have quickly become a participant favourite, combining movement, stretching, meditation, and plenty of laughs along the way. Participants are building strength, confidence, and healthy routines while encouraging and supporting one another in a positive group environment.

Through activities like Pilates, participants are working towards their NDIS goals by:
✅ Improving physical health and wellbeing
✅ Building confidence and independence
✅ Developing healthy lifestyle habits
✅ Strengthening social connections and friendships
✅ Trying new experiences in a safe and supportive setting

It's inspiring to see everyone challenge themselves, celebrate their achievements, and grow in confidence with each session.

A huge thank you to Kayla from Pilates with KP for helping our Wellness Warriors bend, breathe, and believe in themselves a little more each fortnight. 💙

Interested in becoming a Wellness Warrior or joining one of our many other Sunbury group programs? 💙✨

👉 Find out more here: https://www.distinctiveoptions.com.au/our-locations/sunbury-location/sunbury

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Macedon Street
Sunbury, VIC
3429

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+61397407100

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