19 July 2024
Meet Robbie. Yes, “like Robbie Williams the singer,” he says when he introduces himself with a friendly smile. Robbie has been working as a Supported Employee at OCC Enterprises for 46 years, focusing his efforts on labelling, packing and assembling. He enjoys learning new skills and taking on new opportunities, so he has worked in […]
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5 July 2024
At the end of each month, OCC Enterprises celebrates the efforts of Supported Employees across each area of the organisation. In June, team members were awarded certificates covering several areas of positivity including: Communication, Teamwork, Job excellence, Leadership, And special contributions to OCCE. Encouraging and uplifting our team is important. Employees are valued and […]
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28 June 2024
We are thrilled to announce that as of 24 June, OC Connections has officially merged with The Disability Trust! This momentous step marks the beginning of a new chapter for our organisation, bringing a wealth of exciting opportunities for our participants and staff.
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12 June 2024
Many people living with disabilities integrate communication tools into their lives. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is important for people with communication difficulties – these systems and tools provide avenues to share thoughts, feelings and needs in real time. What is AAC? To augment is to add or supplement something to your speech, such as […]
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4 June 2024
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a Plan Manager and a Support Coordinator? Do you know how NDIS goals are identified and actioned? We sat down with Karly, Team Leader of Support Coordination at OC Connections, to get the answers. What’s the difference? Local Area Coordinator The port-of-call planners. They work directly […]
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28 April 2024
In March, Elias participated in his very first marathon! Improving health and fitness has been an ongoing personal goal for Elias, a Team Leader at OCC Enterprises. When he heard that his supervisor, Lilian, planned to run the Good Friday Appeal’s Run for the Kids marathon, he decided it would be an excellent opportunity to […]
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23 April 2024
What is Down Syndrome? People with Down Syndrome have always existed, with the first historical case discovered over 5000 years ago. In the 19th century the genetic disorder was named, and soon afterwards, the medical cause of the condition was uncovered; an extra chromosome on the 21st pair. Nowadays, Down Syndrome is widely known and […]
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25 March 2024
OC Connections has taken a big step towards online accessibility for those with disabilities, visual impairments, learning difficulties, and those who speak English as a second language.
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24 February 2024
For 50 years, Dandenong Christmas Tree Farm has been a loyal supporter of OC Connections. Previous owner Jim Boucher, and his wife Lorna, built the partnership with OC Connections (which at the time was called the Oakleigh Centre) to engage and bolster fundraising efforts in the local community. Neil and Neal (the two Neil’s) purchased […]
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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.
