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5 October 2021
OCC residents and housemates, Mary and Sarah, got to enjoy the sun while in lockdown with a walk in the park. Support worker, Elizabeth, took these amazing photographs that show the joy that time outside with friends can bring. Our staff work with our residents to determine what they want their day to look like […]
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5 October 2021
On 10 September 2021 the NDIA introduced temporary flexibility to help certain participants in lockdown areas access meal preparation and delivery support, to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19. This is available to you if: • you would normally use your existing Core supports plan to pay a support worker to help you prepare […]
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28 September 2021
Last year Joanne Tallis, OC Connections (OCC) Disability Support Worker watched the award-winning documentary “Leaving Allen Street”, a film documenting the journey of 30 plus intellectually disabled participants who moved from OCC’s congregate care facilities in Allen Street to new homes in the community. The film aired as part of the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival […]
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28 September 2021
OC Connections Team Leader Whitney has praised the Community Living team. She says the team have gone above and beyond in their commitment to building a supportive, flexible and positive environment for staff, participants and families. “Throughout the lockdown period, the team have been absolutely outstanding in all areas especially in providing support to participants […]
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28 September 2021
It was footy finals fever last weekend and residents from several of the OC Connections’ (OCC) households heartily celebrated the AFL Grand Final event at home. Even though the match was held in Perth, residents were able to still celebrate in fine form. With the support of OCC Disability Support Workers, they put up colourful […]
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27 September 2021
Margaret Blanden was a long-time contributor and passionate supporter of OC Connections (OCC). Margaret has been involved in one form or another with OC Connections since 1976 when it was known as the Oakleigh Centre. In the late 1980s as the Chadstone Community Health Centre Healthcare Nurse, Margaret conducted health and fitness classes for residents. […]
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26 September 2021
While the Government has set vaccination targets and roadmaps for the way out of lockdown to ensure our community is protected against COVID, we recognise many Victorians are still unsure about becoming vaccinated and require further clarification on the vaccines available, their side effects and benefits. To continue our commitment to help our community make […]
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25 September 2021
During lockdown, there are different options for accessing health services to help protect patients and health workers and stop the spread of coronavirus – this includes telehealth. Allied health professionals including psychologists, physiotherapists, podiatrists, occupational therapists, exercise physiologists, speech pathologists and dietitians are eligible to provide telehealth services. If you are unwell or need to […]
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20 September 2021
In 2020 when Victoria was in the depths of its long lockdown, OC Connections Disability Support Worker Nicole decided it was a perfect time to revisit her love of music and offered to play to her key participant Carolyn. Eager to share her passion for beautiful music with Carolyn’s housemates too, Nicole began holding regular […]
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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.
