A TRUSTED SERVICE
OC Connections is one of Victoria’s most trusted disability support services, providing our participants, family and friends with information and support.
We support people to live a life they choose within a society that values individuals for who they are, respects their rights and encourages participation in everyday life.
We advocate for ‘my life, my choice’ and provide rewarding opportunities that support people to achieve this.
LEAVING ALLEN STREET
The award-winning Yarn documentary on the OCC Redevelopment Project is now airing on ABC iview.
SUPPORTING OC CONNECTIONS THROUGH OUR ACHIEVE FUND
As a not-for-profit, we rely heavily on your support.
To continue to support participants we have developed new ways of doing things, employing more IT to connect with participants and run programs, providing additional learning and recreation activities in our houses and making sure all venues are safe are fully compliant with all infection control recommendations.
We hope you can support OC Connections so that we can provide more opportunities outside the NDIS for OCC participants to achieve their personal goals!
With your contribution, together we can make a difference.
WHO WE ARE
The OC Co-Achieve model was developed by OC Connections to enable people living with disabilities the opportunity to achieve their goals, great and small.
MY DAYS
At OC Connections we encourage people to be involved in a wide range of activities based on their life goals and personal interests.
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MY WORK
Meaningful employment is important to us all! Inspiring work opportunities provide economic security, gives us a sense of identity and belonging and encourages social interactions.
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MY HOME
A home is so much more than four walls. At OC Connections we understand that ‘home’ means somewhere safe, a place to truly be yourself, where your individual lifestyle choices are paramount.
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MY SUPPORT COORDINATION
We will meet with you to discuss your goals and how we can work together to implement your NDIS plan.
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OFFICIAL NDIS PROVIDER
The National Disability Insurance Scheme offers a new way of supporting people with a permanent and significant disability. You may be eligible for the scheme if you are under 65 and your disability affects your ability to take part in everyday activities.
OUR IMPACT
118,003
Supported Employment
699
In Home Respite Hours
158,097
Total Hours Of Support
118,003
Supported Employment
125
Participants In Supported Employment
158,097
Total Hours Of Support
118,003
Supported Employment
1,808
Fundraising Hours
158,097
Total Hours Of Support
GET INVOLVED
You can change lives. Since 1950, OC Connections has been proudly supporting people with intellectual disabilities to live active, happy lives with dignity and independence. We believe everyone has the right to a life of equality and acceptance.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
We enable people to live a life they choose within a society that values individuals for who they are, respects their rights and encourages participation in everyday life.
COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
We are excited that we are one step closer to ensuring the safety of our staff and participants with the Government’s announcement to roll out the Pfizer COVID vaccine from Monday 22 February to top-tier priority groups across Australia. We understand that of the 80,000 doses being released, 30,000 will be made available to aged […]
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Thank you to a passionate supporter of OCC
In early February, Therese Desmond, CEO of OC Connections (OCC) was delighted to be presented with a very generous donation from one of our long-term supporters – the women members of The Metropolitan Golf Club. Caroline Nicholson, Women’s President, Kate Kemp, Women’s Captain and Sally Milne, Women’s Golf Administration Assistant at The Metropolitan Golf Club […]
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Supported Decision Making Estate Planning
People with an intellectual disability often rely on family, friends or advocates to provide safeguards around their quality of life and prevent bad things from happening, especially when they have difficulty communicating. In a video, taken from a webinar Safeguarding the Future: Margaret Duncan, a Principal Lawyer at Duncan Legal discusses the vital role wills, […]
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