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28 February 2022
The Federal Government is insisting that they are not cutting the NDIS – but so many of us are seeing firsthand that the reality is very different. People with disability are having their plans drastically cut, leaving them without the funding they need to build their team around them – the team that supports them to […]
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27 February 2022
To ensure every Victorian has access to a COVID-19 vaccine, the Victorian Government has put in place a number of intiatives, including: The Disability Liaison Program, open to people five years and over sees Disability Liaison Officers matched with people, families and advocates to decide the best way to get vaccinated. You can contact the […]
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24 February 2022
The work of OC Connections Enterprises and our supported employees have featured in another video this year, made by the Victorian Government. In an Australian first, the Victorian Government is funding three-year-old kindergarten across the state and to celebrate is giving all children enrolled in a funded Three-Year-Old Kindergarten program in 2022 a Kinder Kit – carry […]
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21 February 2022
On 17 February, the state government announced the easing of some restrictions from 6pm Friday 18 February, 2022. These included the removal of density requirements at hospitality and entertainment venues as well as QR code check-in requirements at retail venues, schools (including childcare and early childhood) and for employees at many workplaces. QR code check-in […]
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21 February 2022
Victorians aged 18 and over will be able to access the COVID-19 vaccine Novavax through selected state-run centres as well as GPs and pharmacies from Monday 21 February, 2022 – providing another option for the small number of Victorians still waiting for their first or second dose. The vaccine will be available through more than […]
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16 February 2022
We’re looking forward to getting back out into the community! As the latest wave of COVID infections starts to ease, we’re planning to bring back more participants on site and to support participants to get back into the community. Staff are currently working with participants and families about the return to our day support activities. […]
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14 February 2022
The state government has extended the mandatory booster deadline for disability workers from 12 February to 12 March. Disability workers who were required to receive a third dose by 12 February must provide evidence to their employer of a COVID-19 vaccination booking by 12 March to work any shifts from midnight Saturday 12 February. Workers who […]
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10 February 2022
There have been many challenges throughout this pandemic and access to vaccines within the disability sector has been a major one. It is important that our staff are vaccinated, to help stop the spread and impact of COVID-19 within our organisation and protect participants and colleagues. We welcome the Government mandates that all staff are […]
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6 February 2022
OC Connections received a generous Christmas gift in December from our long-term supporter and tree supplier, Dandenong Christmas Tree Farm. Owners Neil, Neale and Robyn deposited a significant donation after another bumper year of Christmas Tree sales, which we were humbled to receive and which helped ease the disappointment of not being able to hold […]
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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.
