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Mary’s New Chapter: Thriving in Her Supported Independent Living Home

23 December 2024

Mary has recently embarked on an exciting new chapter in her life by moving into a Supported Independent Living (SIL) home with OC Connections. Her transition into her new home has been both smooth and positive and has provided her with an increased confidence and a great sense of stability in daily life. A key […]

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Celebrating Our Team on International Day of People with Disability

11 December 2024

International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a powerful opportunity to celebrate inclusion, respect, and the incredible contributions of people within our community. This year’s theme, “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future,” highlights the importance of empowering individuals to lead, shape, and inspire. At OC Connections, we […]

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Celebrating Hy: Going Above and Beyond for Our Participants

4 December 2024

At OC Connections, we are proud to celebrate the extraordinary efforts of our staff who embody our values and mission. Today, we shine a spotlight on Hy, a Disability Support Worker whose dedication, enthusiasm, and person-centred approach have made a profound impact on the lives of our participants. Person-Centred Care in Action Hy stands out […]

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Red haired man sharing a laugh with a young man who has a disability

5 Effective Tips for Communicating with People Who Have Complex Communication Needs

16 October 2024

Learning how to communicate effectively with someone who has complex communication needs is crucial for helping them feel understood and supported.

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MARIA’S WORK EXPERIENCE AT ACCIONA

MARIA’S WORK EXPERIENCE AT ACCIONA

6 September 2024

Meet Maria. Maria is a Supported Employee of OC Connections Enterprises. Over the years, she’s trialled several different areas of OCCE – including packing and assembly, car washing, and administration – until settling comfortably into our document management team. Maria has such an eagerness to learn that when ACCIONA reached out to Nancy at OCCE […]

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A Glimpse of the OC Art Space

A “GLIMPSE” INTO THE OC ART SPACE

18 August 2024

Our participants are a creative bunch! Renate, a Team Leader of the OC Art Space, recently sent through a collection of “Glimpses”, exhibiting the incredible, individual creative styles of our resident artists. The pieces range from paintings to sculptures to dioramas, showing different scenes and transforming simple objects into something new. There’s always a sense […]

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OC Connections Enterprises Partners with Jaybro to Distribute Innovative Eco-Friendly Bollards

1 August 2024

OCCE is excited to announce its partnership with Jaybro, Australia’s premier supplier to infrastructure workers.

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OC Connections' Annual Charity Golf Day '24

OC Connections’ Annual Charity Golf Day ’24

30 July 2024

This year’s Annual Charity Golf Day was a huge triumph! On Monday 29th July, we hosted our largest fundraiser of the year at The Metropolitan Golf Club, a dedicated supporter of OC Connections for almost 30 years. The wonderful team at the Metropolitan offers a full day every year for donors and sponsors of OC […]

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