Winter Appeal

OC Connections is proud to provide a range of specialised and innovative support services which enhance the quality of life for people with an intellectual disability, and their families. Integral to this is the opportunity to achieve maximum independence as active members of the community.

Together we can make a difference

From purchasing beds, buses, and education aids through to promoting art programs and buying new sporting equipment, the money we raise through our OC-Achieve Fund helps participants learn new skills, improve their independence and build confidence in their daily lives.

As a not-for-profit, we rely heavily on your support.

Your contribution will be used to provide more opportunities outside the NDIS for OC Connections’ participants to achieve their personal goals – from assistive technology to achieve greater independence, through to support to gain employment.

To continue to support participants through the uncertainty of COVID and its impact on our operations we have developed new ways of doing things: employing more IT to connect with participants and run programs; providing additional learning and recreation activities in our houses and making sure all venues are safe are fully compliant with all infection control recommendations. Your support will further assist us to ensure our participants are safe while still working towards achieving their goals and aspirations.

Help achieve their goals and make dreams come true

OC Connections wants to create as many possibilities as we can to bring dignity and independence to people with disability by providing them with access to supports that assist them to live independently and to actively engage in their communities.

When you donate to the OC Achieve fund, you are helping people with disabilities to achieve their personal goals and live an independent and fulfilling life.

Where will your contribution go?

Thanks to the amazing support of people just like you, the Winter Appeal has previously funded the purchase of:

• Sporting equipment so that participants learn new skills, increase their health and fitness, and build the confidence to join a local club
• iPads to improve participants education and communication
• Public art exhibitions in which participants have showcased and sold their artwork
• Support for individuals to present at a state-wide advocacy conference
• New furniture for our short-term accommodation facility
• Support for people to access new activities and events.