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Climate Action & Social Enterprise: The Circular Economy Model

22 January 2024

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Although the reality of our declining environment has been known for many years, strong governmental, global action has only recently been pushed to urgency. As politicians debated whether climate change was real, local enterprises and grassroots organisations started looking for fresh opportunities to support their communities by reducing landfill and pollution. Grassroots organisations and social […]

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OC’S PARTNERSHIP WITH FIRST NATIONS TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

7 June 2023

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From doubling their order to spreading the good word about social procurement, First Nations Traffic Management has backed OC Connections Enterprises from the beginning. Lionel and Peter, directors of the 100% Indigenous company, have encouraged many organisations in the traffic control industry to go green by purchasing our Eco T Top Bollards, made from recycled materials in […]

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NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE PARTICIPANT REFERENCE GROUP (PRG) INITIATIVE AT OC CONNECTIONS

30 May 2023

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OC Connections has made significant developments to its Participant Reference Group (PRG) initiative. The PRG serves as a platform for participants to provide valuable feedback directly to the OC Connections Board, ensuring continuous improvement in the way supports are delivered. At the beginning of 2023, the PRG underwent a refresh to enhance its effectiveness and […]

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AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER: WHAT’S CHANGED AND WHY?

1 May 2023

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Trigger Warning: This blog article includes outdated language to identify key moments in history and briefly mentions the affiliations of Hans Asperger. What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Think about our brains as computer operating systems. The norm, neurotypical, is Apple. Autism, and neurodiversity, is Android. Neither are better or worse, simply different. Both are equally […]

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO FINDING A HOBBY

7 April 2023

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Hobbies are good for your mental health. Using your time in a meaningful way, doing something you love, gives you more confidence. Your mind loves to be engaged in play and learning. There are many benefits to doing a regular activity you enjoy. So how do you pick a hobby? Here are some questions to […]

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HAVE YOUR SAY – NDIA’S 2022-2023 ANNUAL PRICING REVIEW

30 March 2023

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The 2022-2023 Annual Pricing Review (APR) Consultation Paper has been released. This paper is part of a broader goal of the NDIA to support markets to grow and meet supply demands, while promoting innovation and delivering consistent participant outcomes. Family members play a significant role in the NDIS, as advocates and negotiators for their loved […]

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Beyond School and into Employment: Harry’s Story

1 March 2023

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Meet Harry!    The first thing you notice about Harry when you meet him is his warm smile and his vibrant energy. Harry is twenty-one years old and is currently working as a supported employee with OC Connections Enterprises in the packing department.  Harry wasn’t always this self-assured, but since 2019 he has gone on […]

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All hands on deck for the Kinder Kits project!

1 March 2023

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This year, every Victorian child starting 3-year-old kindergarten will receive a Kinder Kit. A Kinder Kit is a fun-filled box with books, toys and activities made especially for three-year-old’s to enjoy at home, engaging them in education from early in life. This means that 85,000 kinder kits needed to be assembled for this State Government […]

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Government Reviews impacting the Disability Sector

1 March 2023

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A number of reviews are currently being conducted by the Government with the goal of improving the access, experience and outcomes for people with disabilities. SDA Price Review: The NDIS is conducting a SDA Pricing Review, which will “evaluate the impact of current SDA prices on supply and demand and set new SDA prices to […]

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