With over 30 years of experience, OC Connections Enterprises (OCCE) is renowned for delivering on quality, timelines and value across our specialty packing, customised administration services and eco-friendly mobile fleet cleaning enterprises.
OCC Enterprises (OCCE) is a Melbourne-based social enterprise providing meaningful employment for over 100 people living with disability.
We aim to create opportunities for all people to live enjoyable and meaningful lives. By working together, we can open-up opportunities for people living with disability and support them in reaching their goals through engaging daily occupation, employment training and support.
Backed by specialised workplace supports and training programs, our social enterprises are renowned for delivering on quality, timelines and value. At OCC Enterprises we have an adaptable and dedicated work force which caters to large or small projects with quick turnaround times.
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Our team can pack your product to your specification and deliver a high-quality product to an agreed delivery date through the use of quality procedures, error-proofing techniques and excellent supervision.
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The OC Eco Car Wash® is an eco-friendly mobile fleet cleaning service that delivers exceptional results not only for your vehicles, but also for the environment and the community. Our fully trained, professional team of supported employees have exceptional attention to detail and are supported by trained staff.
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OCC Enterprises deliver a wide range of administration and document management services from our secure, centrally located premises in South Oakleigh. Our trained team of supported employees are also mobile, delivering services across Greater Metropolitan Melbourne.
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The OC Eco T-Top Bollard® is a locally designed and produced circular economy product providing meaningful employment to people living with disability. Made from 100% recycled plastics right here in Australia and benchmarked against leading imported bollards made from virgin plastics, the OC Eco T-Top Bollard® is incredibly durable, flexible and long lasting.
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The great thing about providing employment for people with a disability is there are a number of ways you can do this; the benefits are many and it’s easier than you may think.
Here’s two ways you can do it.
1. Employ a person with a disability
At no cost to your organisation, if you employ a person with a disability who is a participant in the NDIS, supports in employment can be provided for people with a disability working in open employment at businesses just like yours.
These supports are funded from the employees NDIS plan and are provided by the employee’s service provider of choice. This is an agreement that is managed between the employee and the service provider.
2. Buy goods or services from a social enterprise or Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) that employs people with a disability
That’s right, it’s as easy as buying the goods or services you ordinarily procure for your business from a Social Traders certified social enterprise that employee’s people with disability or from a registered Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE).
When you do this, you are unlocking social value by simply diverting your procurement spend to one of these organisation. This provides benefits to your organisation, work for a person with a disability and the social and economic value that comes from providing meaningful and sustainable employment to people with a disability.
3. Give
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 OC Connections you are helping people with disabilities to achieve their personal goals and live an independent and fulfilling life.
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.
4. Volunteer
Volunteers enhance our programs, activities and culture by utilising their skills and experience to provide opportunities for others.
We welcome individual, community and corporate volunteers to work with us to support OCC participants to live and contribute with confidence, fulfilment and self-determination, every day and for their futures.
5. Inspire
OC Connections Enterprises offers school leaver employment supports via the Towards Employment pathway. This individually tailored part-time two-year pathway aims to develop a clear career direction for participants.
To help inspire participants, the Towards Employment pathway includes a range of guest speakers, workplaces tours and work experience opportunities. If you think you can help inspire the next generation, please reach out!
All Commercial enquires to be completed on the form below.
Our multi-purpose Oakleigh South premises, combined with over 115 experienced and flexible staff, enables us to deliver your packing, general assembly, light manufacturing and administration projects – large or small – on time and on budget. In doing so, each year OCCE provides over 118,000 hours of meaningful employment to people with a disability.
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General Manager Employment & Enterprises Steve’s career in senior leadership spans for-purpose and for-profit organisations across a diverse range of sectors. Prior to joining OC Connections, Steve was the General Manager of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) before taking on the role of Director, Social Enterprises at the ASRC to lead the social enterprise […]
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Learning & assessment manager, OCC Enterprises Athena has worked at OCC Enterprises since 1997 in various roles within the organisation, including OC connections – my days & OC connections – my home. At OCC Enterprises, Athena has used her bachelor of applied science in intellectual disability studies qualifications in her roles as production supervisor and […]
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Operations Manager Greg has worked for OCC Enterprises since March 2008 as the Operations Manager. His background has been in manufacturing with over 25 years’ experience in the automotive and packaging industries. Greg holds diplomas in both Business & Management and specialises in Lean Manufacturing. His main focus is to provide a sustainable business enterprise […]
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Carla has 10+ years’ experience in business development and partnership management across the not-for-profit, public and private sectors. Carla is passionate about organisations being purpose driven and having a positive impact on people and the planet. Prior to joining the OCCE team Carla worked at Zoos Victoria which is the not-for-profit organisation which operates Melbourne […]
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