21 September 2020
OC Connections (OCC) participants found ways to remain active, healthy, happy and optimistic during the Coronavirus lockdown period.
OCC staff captured some special moments over the recent months. There were too many to share in our weekly Community Hub email (set up expressly to keep connected with OCC families during this period), so below, we have created a gallery of additional images from the OCC houses.
Amongst the photos below are residents from Gooyong Avenue who have tried a variety of activities since the commencement of lockdown.
You’ll also see more images of Rosie demonstrating the various stages of her bag making project and residents from Atkinson Street busy with art and craft activities and Zoom calls.
Thank you, everyone, for providing such beautiful photos over the recent challenging period. These have played an important role in keeping the OC Connections community connected.
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