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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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8 September 2021
COVID has impacted so many in our community and now, more than ever, we need to ask RUOK? We encourage our community to reach out and ask the question to family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. Start the conversation that could change a life. Learn how to ask at ruok.org.au Also, please remember, its ok to […]
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7 September 2021
Chester Au is one of OCC’s wonderful bus drivers who has changed roles as a result of the pandemic and its restrictions. Restrictions and social distancing requirements have meant that our bus services have been put on hold. In this time Chester has been coming on-site to clean and sanitise our high touch surfaces to […]
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1 September 2021
The Victorian Government have advised that Victoria’s lockdown will not be lifted as planned on Thursday 2 September. An end date is yet to be announced. There will still be only five reasons to leave home: shopping for food and supplies authorised work and study care and caregiving exercise getting vaccinated Some other restrictions have […]
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31 August 2021
To help combat the spread of the new Delta strain of COVID-19, the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has changed their advice about the AstraZeneca vaccine. Their new advice encourages people in areas with high case numbers to have their second dose earlier – after four weeks instead of 12. They are also […]
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31 August 2021
Victorians aged 16 years and over are now eligible to be vaccinated. Young people aged 12 -15 years are eligible if they: have an underlying medical condition are an NDIS participant are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders There are also reserved Pfizer vaccine appointments available for the following people regardless of their age: All health care workers Public and […]
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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.
