Your support has the power to transform lives and create a brighter future. By donating to OC Connections, you join a community of compassionate individuals dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to live fulfilling lives that are rich with experiences and inclusion.
Together, we can make a lasting impact and open doors to endless possibilities.
Your contribution helps us provide essential support and resources to individuals with disabilities, enabling them to gain independence and develop essential life skills. From educational programs, to independent living options, to employment, your donation helps open doors to new opportunities.
We are committed to creating an inclusive society where everyone feels valued and has the chance to contribute. Your generosity helps us organise community events, social outings, and recreational activities, fostering connections and promoting social inclusion for individuals with disabilities.
Technology is advancing rapidly, and we strive to embrace it to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities. Your donation enables us to invest in innovative assistive technologies, adaptive equipment, and cutting-edge therapies, empowering individuals to overcome obstacles and thrive.
We understand that families play a crucial role in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Your support helps us provide valuable resources and respite care to families, ensuring they receive the support they need on their journey.
Giving has never been easier! Here are the ways you can contribute to OC Connections and make a meaningful impact:
Make a secure and straightforward one-time donation through our online platform. Every dollar counts, and even a small contribution can make a big difference. Donations over $2 are tax deductible.
Join our community of dedicated monthly donors who provide reliable support year-round. By setting up a recurring donation, you help us plan ahead and sustain our programs for the long term.
If you represent a company looking to make a difference, consider becoming a corporate sponsor. Partner with OC Connections to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace while supporting our vital services.
Get involved and make a direct impact by participating in our exciting fundraising events, such as our Annual Charity Golf Day, or host your own fundraiser! Get in touch with us to discuss fundraising initiatives.
Leave a lasting legacy by including OC Connections in your will or estate plan. By doing so, you ensure that your commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities continues beyond your lifetime.
In December 2021, our participants were able to celebrate Christmas in style with assistance from the Achieve Fund. We were able to purchase Christmas vouchers, stockings and additional items for our houses to assist in their preparation of Christmas.
As a result, our residents were able to decorate their houses, enjoy gifts and meals together with their fellow residents and staff.
Friendship and community are a big part of life. Creating opportunities for participants to build community and celebrate big moments in life, is important to overall wellbeing and quality of life.
Christmas was so fun and nice to celebrate with friends.
Our supported accommodation helps people find a home, live well in their home, and form friendships.
Participants are supported to build a community in which they belong and feel safe and respected.
As a result, participants and staff become like family and so losing a housemate is like losing family. In 2022, the Achieve Fund helped residents purchase items to build a mosaic memorial plaque for a deceased resident, as well as purchase a plant for the home’s garden.
The plaque and tree is so we can have a little space in the garden to remember our friend.
Learning how to communicate effectively with someone who has complex communication needs is crucial for helping them feel understood and supported.
At OC Connections, we celebrate growth, empowerment, and the joy that comes from new opportunities and achieving goals! One of our most recent success stories
At OC Connections, we believe in recognising and celebrating the dedication of our employees who contribute to enriching the lives of the people we support.
We are proud to announce that 10 of our employees have successfully graduated from the Dual Diploma of Leadership & Management (BSB50420) and Competitive Systems
OC Connections acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners of this nation. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past, present and future.
OC Connections respects Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their contribution to our society.
Your generosity helps to support people with disability to live the life they choose.