Victoria’s Premier Hon. Daniel Andrews, based on the advice of the Chief Health Officer, from 11:59pm Sunday 27th September, Melbourne will enter the Second Step towards reopening.
Statement from the Premier 27 September 2020
Important CEO Update, 28 September
28 September 2020
Dear OC Connection’s Participants, Families, Friends, and Supporters,
It’s terrific news that the Victorian new case numbers are reducing and that things are certainly looking better for the future. I know we are all very keen to see the end of lockdown and with the announcement yesterday it appears to be is getting closer.
Yesterday’s easing of restrictions brought very little change for OCC’s day to day operations, although we know that we can expect more announcements on 19th October if the numbers continue to decline.
But even with these promising signs, I would like to reassure all families and friends that all staff remain constantly hyperaware and vigilant about safe COVID practices especially social distancing and infection control.
Even with the numbers looking better and restrictions easing as they are now, we know that it is even more important to maintain the highest standards to keep participants, families, and staff safe.
Once again I wish to thank everyone for their ongoing cooperation and support.
Stay safe
Therese Desmond
CEO OC Connections
Any changes to our operations will be communicated via email.
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to call OC Connections on Ph: (03) 9569 0603
OC Connections supporting you and your families at this time.
Updates:
Face Coverings DHHS Advice 22 July 2020
Update – Families and Participants 20 July 2020
Update Community Living Families 8 July 2020
Participant Resources:
Easy Read – Coronavirus – What is it?
Easy Read – How You Can Help Stop Spread Of Coronavirus
Easy Read – 5 Things You Can Do Right Now
Easy Read – Looking After Your Mental Health
Easy Read – Coronavirus – Some Questions That You May Have – Answered Here
NDIS priority home delivery grocery service available from April 6. Full details here
DET and JSP – Job Seeker Information
Beyond Blue provides support services for coping with the Coronavirus outbreak. Full details here
Fact sheet – Impact on Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment recipients
Easy Read – Carer Payment JobKeeper Payment
Easy Read – Disability Support Pension
JobKeeper Payment
Survey – The University of Melbourne and NDIA –
Share your experience
Mental health support websites and apps guide
Easy Read – Coronavirus: Should you wear a mask?
Easy Read – Mask Update: Should you wear a mask?
Translated resources – coronavirus (COVID-19)
Easy Read: Purchasing personal protective equipment
Information for people with disability and their supporters about COVID-19
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIS) and NDIS Quality and Safeguard Commission (NDIS Commission) have jointly released an open letter to all Victorian participants, their families and carers to remind them of the support available through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the NDIS Commission to remind them of the support available through the NDIS and NDIS Commission during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Read the letter in full here.
