Category: Partnership

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

1 August 2024

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

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ADRIAN’S SUPPORTED HOLIDAY WITH CLUBMATES

3 April 2024

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Adrian, a Supported Employee at OC Connections Enterprises, has recently achieved his long-term goal! With the encouragement of his sister, Support Coordinator, and carers in his Specialist Disability Accommodation, Adrian booked an amazing trip to Illawarra. The holiday program, facilitated by Clubmates, included an incredible opportunity to ride in a helicopter and visit the largest […]

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The Spirit of Giving: OC’s Partnership with Dandenong Christmas Tree Farm

24 February 2024

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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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DEFEND CHOICE IN DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT

20 September 2023

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The Australian Government will soon review the recommendations of the Disability Royal Commission, including employment services and opportunities for people living with disability. Around 16,000 people living with disabilities work as Supported Employees across Australia. Working in Supported Employment makes a significant difference in the lives of people with disability – engaging in work helps […]

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27TH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF DAY

17 July 2023

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On Monday 10th July, we held our Annual Charity Golf Day at the Metropolitan Golf Club. This is one of our largest fundraisers, and we couldn’t have done it without the efforts of the organising committee, our volunteers, business partners and sponsors. The prestigious Metropolitan has been supporting OC Connections for 27 years – their members […]

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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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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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Planting Trees for the Queen’s 70th Jubilee Program – Grant

6 December 2022

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OC Connections was invited earlier this year, by the Federal Member for Hotham, The Hon. Clare O’Neil MP, to apply for a tree planting grant that was established by the Commonwealth Government of Australia in recognition of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s 70th Jubilee. This project received funding from the Australian Government’s Planting Trees for […]

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Where to purchase your tree this year

23 November 2022

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With Christmas just around the corner, this year’s festive season brings with it much hope and opportunity to reconnect with family, friends and the community.  Buying a tree from our Christmas Tree Fundraiser is an annual tradition for many families, including staff and participants as well as an important fundraising opportunity for OC Connections. OC Connections […]

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