All Inclusive

Mon-Fri 9am -4pm

The Now-Include has a Health and Fitness focus encompasses a wide variety of disciplines and roles that allow you to build capacity in sport, aquatics, independent living skills, lifestyle skills and community involvement.

Participants are in small groups or one-to-one and work with staff to plan their day so they have a engaged and fulfilling day working towards achieving their goals.

The program also builds principles of health and wellness by promoting movement, improving nutrition, and increasing function.

Colour Gang

Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm

Noweyung’s Colour Gang program is offered out our Skills Centre at Bairnsdale and comes equipped with a fully functional art studio. Participants are supported by a trained and experienced art facilitator.

Colour Gang focuses on working with aspiring artists to develop both their artistic skills and showcasing their art to the local community and beyond. Exploring avenues to become paid, professional independent community artists in the medium of their choice.

There are many artists that have the chance to sell their work and receive 100% of the sale. As an added benefit, artists are provided with the opportunity to exhibit their artwork in local Gippsland galleries.

Creative Arts 

Tues and Wed 9am -4pm

To develop fine motor skills by engaging in a variety of craft projects, both individual and as part of a team in a fun and social environment.

Electronics

Friday 9am-4pm

Learning safety skills and a basic understanding of how electronics is involved in our day to day lives.

Investigate and identify faults in appliances, research and implement repair options, all recyclable components are taken to the community recycling depots.

Learn how to complete diagnostics and explore the world of robotics including remote control vehicles with our qualified staff.

Gardening and Horticulture

Mon 9am-4pm

Experience our Now-Grow program and put your green thumbs to work.

This program will provide you with the skills you need to be successful in landscaping and horticulture. The Now Grow programs works closely with the community linking in with local businesses for additional skill development and opportunities to use our produce.

Our participants are involved every step of they way working as part of a team to grow plants and produce, propagate all the way to the end of the process with distribution and sales.

Healthy Cooking & Life Skills

Mon -Fri 9am-4pm
 

A new healthy eating program that takes participants through the cooking process from start - (planning, budgeting, shopping and cooking) to the finish - enjoying the meal and cleaning up.

Internet, Technology, Media and Photography

Mon and Fri 9am -4pm
 

Information and communication technology participants gain skills and knowledge in our fully resourced IT learning environment.

Learn about Microsoft software, operating systems, and hardware, along with coding, gaming and computer skills in a safe environment. Learn photography and digital media skills.

You can also develop skills in digital editing and social media platforms, along with podcasting techniques in our studio.

Mechanical Workshop

Mon and Tues 9am -4pm

Hands-on experience working with tools and small engines, learning maintenance, repairs, and servicing.

Machines and equipment are pulled apart and refurbished. For example -motorbikes, quad bikes, lawn mowers and garden equipment.

Learn about repairs, maintenance and tuning required to keep each machine running to its full potential.  

Men's group

Fri 9am -4pm

We offer activities improving men's health, physical and mental well -being. Get involved in the local community with activities running at the Men's Shed to work on group projects. 

A supportive environment to foster friendships and discuss issues pertinent to men.

Music and Movement

Wed 9am - 4pm

New inclusive music option supporting people of all abilities to learn and develop skills in music and performance.

Now Groove is located at Noweyung’s fully equipped Music facilities located in Bairnsdale’s CDB, Nicholson St.

Participants will build their musical skills and develop their confidence playing a variety of instruments, writing and creating music and exploring many musical genres. Budding performers will be supported by our talented staff, that are accomplished musicians across a wide variety of instruments and experienced vocal performers. One of the exciting goals of Now Groove is to provide participants the opportunity to perform.

Nature and photography

Wed and Fri 9am - 4pm

Learn photography and digital media skills while exploring the East Gippsland area.

Build your confidence in photography and video to produce imagery for a range of resources and art projects.

Creative Writing & Illustration

Thur 9am - 4pm

Explore your creative mind through literacy and drawing.  Enjoy digital illustration, tours to the local libraries for research and reading to explore ideas and create your own stories over a variety of different genres.

Volunteering and Community Engagement

Wed 9am-4pm

Community engagement and volunteering program supports you to gain purposeful connections through volunteering in a variety of settings based on your interests.

You'll be supported by staff to learn the knowledge and skills required to become a volunteer.

Woodwork and Projects

Tues, Wed, Thur 9am -4pm

Skilled carpenter instructors, with years of experience, help participants to design and build wood projects, learning to use variety of tools in a safe environment.

Build your woodwork skills with practice on individual and team projects.  Some of our previous group projects include: helixes, cheese boards, a large performance stage and cafes tables (which can be seen at the Noweyung Café).

Women's Wellness

Mon 9am-4pm
 

Women's Health and Wellbeing provides women with a safe environment to express thoughts and feelings while learning about women's health through practical tasks and by connecting with associated professionals. 

Yackety Yak

Thur 9am -4pm
 

The Yackety Yak radio program started in 2010 and is produced in our Noweyung Studio.

The radio crew work together to build their radio/tech skills, team work and communication skills under the guidance of highly trained staff to produce a high quality show that is aired on REG FM show – 105.5 or 90.7FM. 

The show is widely listened to in the East Gippsland, promoting the skills and lives of people with a disability and their achievements. 

While producing a quality radio show, Yackety Yak promotes community inclusion and provides people with a disability a voice in the media. The crew work on improving their confidence, verbal communication skills and teamwork.  

The show provides fun and entertainment, not only for the listeners across East Gippsland, but for all involved. 

Listen to podcasts of our favourite shows

Over the years the Yackety Yak crew have interviewed over 200 interesting people from all walks of life including:

Governor of Victoria,  Disability Commissioner, various local government and federal Politicians, Troy Cassar Daly, Kamal and many other musicians, other inspiring and interesting people from the community. 

The crew build their radio/tech skills, team work and communication skills to produce a high quality show. Podcasts of our latest show and also some of our favourite Yackety Yak shows from over the last 10 years are available to listen to by clicking on our Podcast link.

Extended hours activities:

Early Birds morning

Mon-Fri 8am - 9am

If you require support early in the morning before programs we can accommodate you in our Extended Supports Program. It's a relaxed group tailoring to each individual's interest and needs.

Extended hours activities:

Movie and pizza night

Wed 4pm - 7pm

Watch a movie, socialise and have a snack with friends.