Swan Hill Discoveries

11/06/2026

🚗 💰Have you claimed your Victorian Rego Rebate yet?

Over the last week, our team has been helping some participants access the Victorian Government’s 20% rego rebate, and it got us thinking that there may be others who haven’t heard about it yet.

If you own an eligible vehicle, you may be able to claim 20% back on your registration payment.

With the cost of living continuing to rise, every little bit helps and this could put some extra money back in your pocket. 🚗

We’ve popped the link below so you can check your eligibility and apply.

If you know someone who might benefit from this information, feel free to share this post with them. 💚

Rego Rebate | Service Victoria

09/06/2026

The crew has been here, there and everywhere! We’ve been a little bit slack on keeping everyone up-to-date with some photos- So here is a bit of a photo dump 🤩

02/06/2026

💥 MONSTER TRUCK MANIA 2026 💥

What a day!

On Saturday, some of our Swan Hill and Bendigo Discoveries crew headed off to Monster Truck Mania, and while we may have been a little quiet on social media, that’s only because we were far too busy enjoying the day!

Events like these are always a reminder of why we love what we do.

While it might look like a fun day out (and trust us, it absolutely was!), there is so much more happening behind the scenes. Every special event provides opportunities to build independence, confidence, social connections, community participation and life skills.

For some participants, that means catching public transport, navigating busy environments, managing money, making choices about how they want to spend their weekend, and enjoying experiences with friends in a way that promotes greater independence and freedom.

Most importantly, these events are participant-led.

Monster Truck Mania wasn’t an activity chosen by management or staff. It was chosen because it’s something our participants were excited about. At Discoveries, our special events are designed around the people we support. They tell us what they’re interested in, what they’d like to experience, and where they’d like to go—and our job is to make it happen.

That’s one of the things we’re most proud of.

We’re not a cookie-cutter service. We don’t believe in creating programs and expecting participants to fit into them. Instead, we build our programs around the participants we have. Their interests, goals, strengths and ideas shape what we do.

That means we’re always evolving, always changing and always looking for new opportunities to create meaningful experiences.

A huge thank you to our incredible staff who happily gave up part of their weekend to support our participants to attend. The enthusiasm from both participants and staff was infectious, and seeing everyone have such a fantastic day made it all worthwhile.

02/06/2026

🚨 WE’RE HIRING – SWAN HILL 🚨

This isn’t your typical support worker role.

Over the last 18 months, we’ve worked incredibly hard to build a team and culture that we’re genuinely proud of.

Every day we get the privilege of working alongside some truly amazing people. We laugh a lot, celebrate wins together, teach new skills, tackle challenges, and help people build the confidence and independence to live the lives they want.

Quite simply – we love what we do.

We’re looking for someone to join our Swan Hill team who wants to be part of something meaningful.

While experience in disability support is fantastic, we’re equally interested in people who bring real-life skills and experience from other industries.

Are you:

🔨 Handy with tools?
🚜 From a farming background?
🔧 Mechanically minded?
🪚 Into woodworking or building projects?
🏉 A coach, mentor or someone who enjoys teaching practical skills?
💪 Active, reliable and happy to get involved?

If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Many of our participants love hands-on activities, learning practical skills, working on projects, getting out and about in the community, and building their independence.

We’re looking for someone who can help make that happen.

What the role involves:

✔ Supporting people to build independence and life skills
✔ Community access and social activities
✔ Supporting group programs and individual supports
✔ Assisting with routines and daily living skills
✔ Encouraging confidence, choice and personal growth
✔ Occasional sleepovers and weekend work
✔ Opportunities to increase hours over time

What matters most to us?

Attitude.

We want someone who is kind, dependable, calm, respectful, willing to learn, and genuinely enjoys working alongside others.

If you’re looking for a job where you can finish the day knowing you’ve made a difference, we’d love to chat.

📍 Swan Hill
📧 [email protected]
📞 0457 556 876

Please share — our next great team member might be someone you know.

29/05/2026

🔔Support Worker (Casual)
📍 Swan Hill

Swan Hill Discoveries is seeking a compassionate, energetic and switched-on Support Worker to join our team.

This position would suit someone who enjoys building routine, supporting independence, and being a calm, consistent presence in a participant’s day.

About the Role

• Establishing and maintaining routine and structure
• Supporting morning and afternoon routines
• Building independence, confidence, and social skills
• Providing clear boundaries and consistent expectations
• Supporting group-based programs, including drama and performance

Required Availability

Applicants must have:

• Flexible availability Monday - Friday 9AM - 4PM ⏰

• Fortnightly/ Monthly availability over the weekend

• Willingness to do non-active sleepovers in a SIL house environment at least once a fortnight

• Flexibility to take on additional casual hours as available

• Willingness to support STR’s and weekend supports for special events

About You

• Compassionate, reliable, and emotionally intelligent
• Confident working with people of all ages
• Able to follow routines, plans, and clear guidelines
• Professional, calm, and respectful in all interactions
• Cleaning experience preferred
• Experience in disability or support work highly regarded
• Current relevant checks and licences (or willingness to obtain)

Why Work With Us?
• Consistent shifts and clear expectations
• Supportive, values-driven team
• Meaningful work that genuinely impacts daily life
• Opportunity to grow hours over time

📧 To apply:
Please send your resume and your availability to
[email protected]

📞 0457 556 876

For enquiries, contact Jess.

28/05/2026

Foggy mornings, muddy boots and happy horses 🐴🌫️

Our dedicated riders were out on the farm bright and early this morning making the most of the fresh country air, spending time with their friends and enjoying everything that comes with farm life.

Programs like this offer so much more than just horse riding. Being around animals can be incredibly calming and grounding, while also helping participants build confidence, develop new skills, strengthen communication and enjoy meaningful social connection in a relaxed environment.

One of the most beautiful parts of the morning was seeing the care and respect our participants show the horses — brushing them, caring for them and treating them as if they were their own. There’s something really special about the connection between a rider and a horse, and learning to care for an animal helps build patience, empathy, responsibility and trust.

We’re so lucky to be able to offer opportunities like this where participants can get outdoors, try new things and create genuine connections — both with animals and with each other ✨

24/05/2026

Work Skills & Life Skills Program is about creating real opportunities, building confidence, and helping participants develop practical skills in genuine community settings.

Through the incredible support of local businesses, industry connections, and our experienced team, participants are given the opportunity to step into real working environments while being fully supported by both skilled mentors and their support workers.

We are incredibly fortunate to have staff with backgrounds across a wide range of industries including agriculture, mechanics, building, catering, baking, pottery, music, art, and hair & beauty — allowing us to create meaningful, hands-on experiences tailored to individual interests and goals.

From time spent in shearing sheds to kitchens, workshops, studios, and beyond, these experiences help build independence, confidence, communication skills, and genuine pathways toward future employment opportunities.

This is what community inclusion looks like 🤍

12/05/2026

Another fantastic day at the Swan Hill All Abilities Bowls Competition 🎳💙

We had an absolute ripper group today and, as always, this event is one we look forward to every single year. The laughs, the teamwork, the friendly competition and seeing everyone out there having a go is what it’s all about.

It’s an absolute pleasure to be able to support our crew to attend events like this — building confidence, friendships, community connection and creating memories along the way.

A huge thank you to everyone involved in organising such an inclusive and welcoming event. We’re already excited for next year! 👏

28/04/2026

Great to have absolute legend Kevin Sheedy drop into Bridge Keepers Produce & Op Shop today! 🙌

Our crew loved having a chat with him — and yes… he couldn’t resist picking up a few goodies while he was there 👀🛍️