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9 September 2022
It was announced this week that from Friday 9 September, isolation periods for COVID-19 positive cases will reduce from seven to five days following a positive test if the patient has no symptoms on Day 5. It is important that our community note that seven days isolation remains for workers in high-risk settings including disability […]
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31 August 2022
The OC Connections’ NDIS Intake and Transition team focus on the onboarding of new participants to our services, as well as the transition of current participants from one NDIS plan to the next. When you contact OC Connections to make an enquiry about our services, you will be in touch with our Intake and Transition […]
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31 August 2022
OC Connections is continually growing and evolving, and so are its staff. This evolving work environment can sometimes result in a change of support staff. To make sure that your experience with OC Connections is smooth and seamless it’s important to know the staff you will be working with. Below is a list of important […]
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31 August 2022
The Towards Employment pathway (a School Leaver Employment Supports pathway) focuses not only on employment skills, but also life skills, where participants can get hands on experiences within the local community to learn and grow new skills that are transferable into everyday living. Harry, David F, David G, Kartika and Towards Employment facilitator, Hannah […]
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30 August 2022
Last month, we shared Jarrod’s experiences as a Document Management supported employee at OCC Enterprise. We are excited to share that this month Jarrod will embark on a new employment journey in an open employment role with Bunnings. Recently JobsBank approached OCC Enterprise about a new role for a Technical Support Officer, at Bunnings Head […]
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30 August 2022
We are always pleasantly surprised by the work OC Connections’ artists produce in their art classes. Supported by staff and guided by the passionate leader Val, participants have produced some amazing works of art over the years. When we visited recently, Mandy was producing a mosaic of her brother’s dog Maggie from a picture her […]
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30 August 2022
Day Support participant Benjamin is passionate about contributing to OC Connections’ growth and continuous improvement as a disability provider. He is a representative on the Participant Reference Group, Day Support Participant Group and provides participant feedback on the OC Connections Health and Safety Committee. He has also, in the past, been a member of the […]
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16 August 2022
The NDIA have advised that the NDIS participant booklets 1, 2 and 3 have been updated. These are available to support you throughout your NDIS journey. The updates include information on changes to the NDIS Act, clearer language and information about the ‘my NDIS’ app. Download the updated booklets on the NDIS website, or pre-order printed […]
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8 August 2022
The Young Carers Network’s Young Carer Bursary Program supports young carers to continue with their education. The program offers 1000 bursaries of $3000 each year to assist with education needs and resources. To apply, you must be aged 12 – 25 years old for the entire time you’re receiving the bursary. Additional requirements can be […]
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OC Connections acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners of this nation. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past, present and future.
OC Connections respects Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their contribution to our society.
