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Scott’s desire to impact change
28 July 2022
OC Connections’ Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Committee is committed to building a workplace that is respectful, diverse, inclusive, and healthy by helping every staff member to understand, contribute to, and maintain an environment where the dignity and uniqueness of every individual is recognised, and where we meaningfully leverage and celebrate diversity, inclusion and wellbeing in our workplace. Representatives on the committee are from each area of the organisation, including supported employees […]
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Jarrod makes the most of his work-life at OCC Enterprises
28 July 2022
Jarrod has worked at OC Connections (Enterprises) as a supported employee for the past 8 years, with just over 7 of those year’s working in the facility at Oakleigh South as part of the packing team. In September 2021, Jarrod was offered a role in the new Document Management team to work on the Department […]
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22 July 2022
This winter, we’re back out there – but so are COVID-19 and the flu.COVID-19 rates are high, and Victoria has recorded more cases of the flu so far thisyear than the whole of 2020 and 2021 combined. That’s why it’s so important to dowhat we can to stay well this winter. The good news is, […]
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Stay well this winter: COVID-19 Medicines
22 July 2022
The Department of Health have released information on the medicines available for eligible eople who have COVID-19 to prevent them from getting sick and requiring hospital care. These medical treatments are also called early therapies, or antivirals. They can be life-saving. These medicines do not replace vaccination. Vaccinations are the best protection from COVID-19. These […]
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Free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs) for Victorians with disability – extended to 30 September, 2022
21 July 2022
The free rapid antigen tests program for eligible Victorians with disability has been extended to 30 September 2022. It’s a time to ensure everyone with disability has access to enough rapid antigen tests. Early detection of COVID-19 helps protect people from serious illness by ensuring earlier diagnosis and treatment. Until 30 September, Victorian NDIS participants, […]
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18 July 2022
The My NDIS app gives participants a more accessible and user-friendly way to: make and manage claims view their budget view plan information and personal details. NDIS participants, carers and supporters are encouraged to try out the app and provide feedback via the feedback option in the app. The my NDIS mobile app will work […]
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4th COVID-19 dose recommended for people over 50 years and vulnerable members of the community
18 July 2022
ATAGI has recommended an additional COVID-19 booster, or fourth dose, for people at increased risk of severe illness, to be given 3 months after their first booster dose. This additional booster will be a fifth dose for people who are severely immunocompromised, have an underlying medical condition or disability. You should get a fourth dose […]
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COVID-19 information resources for people with disability
13 July 2022
The Australian Government have a range of useful resources available to help people with disability access COVID-19 information. If you have trouble reading text, you can listen to the information on our website: They also have:☑️Auslan videos☑️Easy Read fact sheets☑️Social Scripts Find out more at 💻 https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/covid-19-vaccines/disability-sector/people-with-disability
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Extension of pandemic declaration
6 July 2022
As coronavirus continues to be a serious risk to public health throughout Victoria, the Premier extended the pandemic declaration on Tuesday 5 July, 2022 to apply for three more months. This extension enables the Minister for Health to continue public health and other protective measures to reduce the risk of transmission and hospitalisation. This means the […]
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