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28 June 2022
OC Connections would like to congratulate Mr Steve Dimopoulos Member for Oakleigh on his appointment as Minister for Creative Industries and Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events in the Victorian Government. The Hon Steve Dimopoulos has always been a wonderful and engaged supporter of the local community and of the work we undertake here […]
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28 June 2022
Our General Manager, Independence and Community, Laurelle Edwards, was fortunate to have the opportunity to speak with Shayne on the Disability Talk podcast this month. In the Disability Talk podcast series Shayne discusses his daily experiences living with a disability within the NDIS, and speaks with some interesting people who work in the disability sector […]
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23 June 2022
Congratulations to OC Connections Day Support participants Darren, Craig and Damien who have been invited to represent the Victorian Bocce team at the Special Olympics in Launceston, Tasmania this year. Darren, Damien, and Craig all started with the Bocce team back in 2019 and the other team members welcomed them with open arms. They joined […]
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21 June 2022
OC Connections’ long term Supported Independent Living resident, Alyson has a passion for crocheting. Alyson not only makes a wonderful blanket, but she also crochets a variety of other woollen items such as booties, beanies, and scarves. After some research and discussion with her support staff, Alyson decided that she would like to donate her […]
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21 June 2022
By valuing the ways people living with disability engage in our communities, we can help to create a more inclusive, respectful and celebratory culture for people of all abilities. Sandra is a supported employee who works at OC Connections Enterprises (OCCE) in the skin pack area. Sandra is also a team leader in the canteen […]
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1 June 2022
On Thursday 19 May, staff at the OC Connections’ Warrigal Road site welcomed the Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers and for Child Protection and Family Services, Mr Anthony Carbines and Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier, Mr Steve Dimopoulos for a tour of our Day Support facility. The tour, organised by the Department of Fairness, Family and Housing […]
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31 May 2022
Free flu shots will be offered between to all Victorians aged six months and over from 1 – 30 June. Cases of flu in Victoria have increased by more than 30 percent at the end of May. With case numbers rising so quickly it’s more important than ever that Victorians protect themselves, their loved ones […]
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27 May 2022
The following interview is by OC Connections’ participant Aidan, who is interviewing OC Connections’ staff as part of a new program whereby we engage participants as champions of OC Connections. This program matches participant goals with potential opportunities in our Marketing and Communications team. You can read more about Aidan’s role in getting this pilot […]
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27 May 2022
Our daily living programs, accommodation services and social enterprises are facilitated by our trained and participant-focused staff and our expert partners. We all work together to continuously adapt to feedback and improve so that OCC participants achieve their goals, enjoy their lives, and know they belong in the community. Our staff are invested in all […]
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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.
