The opening night of the SASI Art Show was a heartwarming, resounding success. Staff from across OC Connections came to support our participants in exhibiting their beautiful works of art to the community, including OC’s CEO Therese Desmond.
I can only urge you to take a drive to Cube 37 in Frankston and see the wonderful art on display. The show runs from [the] opening until 22 November and it’s well worth a trip.
Several participants’ pieces sold early on in the night, including Peter’s stunning artwork. Peter has a strong eye for colour and utilises black marker with confidence.
Along with many participants in the OC Art Space, Peter has been encouraged to submit his art to several exhibitions – recently, his creativity was showcased at Cardinia Cultural Centre in an exhibition for people living with disabilities.
Participants who have their works on display are:
The OC Arts Team are always on the lookout for opportunities to connect with the broader community and share our participants’ stories.
OC’s Art Space provides an encouraging environment for participants to learn creative self-expression, build their confidence, and communicate with others. Support staff Renate, Rose, Michelle, Marie, Idit and Val have built a strong foundation at OC Connections, guiding participants to maximise their abilities and engage in a diverse range of artistic mediums.
You still have time to visit the SASI Art Show and appreciate the incredible artistic achievements of our creative participants!
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17 November 2023
The opening night of the SASI Art Show was a heartwarming, resounding success. Staff from across OC Connections came to support our participants in exhibiting their beautiful works of art to the community, including OC’s CEO Therese Desmond. I can only urge you to take a drive to Cube 37 in Frankston and see the […]
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8 November 2023
How do I engage in advocacy with a disability? People with disabilities make up for 15% of the world’s population. We are a diverse community, no one person is the same. People with disabilities are passionate about many things, like making the world better for people living with disabilities. But that’s not all we […]
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3 November 2023
Over the last few months, Day Support leaders and support staff have been trialling and testing new, innovative ways of teaching our Literacy and Numeracy programs. Due to varying communication and information processing needs, our education programs must be regularly adapted to suit the learning styles of many different participants. SUpporting diverse learning Our creative […]
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31 October 2023
The Final Report of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has been released. The research findings, collected through thousands of interviews, submissions and panels, provide a detailed understanding of Australia’s current disability landscape. It describes the prevalence of ableism in our society, within our education system, labour market, […]
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31 October 2023
The ecologiQ Greener Infrastructure Conference was a resounding success for OC Connections Enterprises. The conference brought organisations from across Victoria together to discuss innovation in the manufacturing sector and the different ways in which businesses can positively engage in the circular economy. OCCE representatives Steve Batinksy, General Manager, and Nancy Zele, Employment Pathways and Engagement […]
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20 September 2023
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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19 September 2023
The OC Art Space provides a welcoming, encouraging environment for participants to learn creative forms of self-expression. Living with intellectual and developmental disabilities can feel isolating, especially when your natural type of communication isn’t widely understood. That’s why support staff Renate, Rose, Michelle and Val have worked to build a strong foundation at OC Connections […]
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2 August 2023
In July, two residents from our Oakleigh Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) made the trip up to Echuca to participate in a game of footy with Moama Rockets! Tim and Bart are members of the Mazenod Panthers in Glen Waverly, an all-abilities football club that goes up against teams from around Victoria. They woke up bright […]
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22 July 2023
Meet Zane, a regular resident of our Short-Term Accommodation (STA) house located in Oakleigh. Since the start of the year, Zane has become a pillar of the STA community. He’s got a vibrant personality and adores the regular staff and participants at our STA house. He’s even been spreading the word and getting his mates […]
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