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21 September 2020
Welcome to the first OC Connections (OCC) newsletter for 2020. 2020 will be an exciting year for OCC. We have many innovative and inspirational things planned that will increase our support offering for participants. I look forward to sharing these with you as they are unveiled over the coming months. The National Disability Insurance Scheme […]
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21 September 2020
OC Connections (OCC) participant Deb recently travelled to Perth to visit her family for Christmas. She was supported by Jen, a Disability Support Work from OCC. Having supported Deb on a previous visit to Perth in June 2019, Jen was happy and honoured that Deb’s family requested that she support Deb again over Christmas. How […]
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21 September 2020
Community Living residents, Colin, David, Donnie and Craig had a wonderful four day summer holiday on the Mornington and Bellarine peninsulas in January. Staying at the Tootgarook holiday house they were supported by Disability Support Workers, Leo and Kulecha from OC Connections (OCC). Day 1 – Departing for the Tootgarook Holiday House With Leo driving, […]
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20 September 2020
In January, our new employment pathway, Towards Employment, commenced at Mackie Road Neighbourhood House, Mulgrave. This pathway provides the opportunity for participants to take part in activities that build the skills and confidence to find and keep meaningful employment over a one or two year period. To date, our group has explored safety in the […]
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20 September 2020
Another Christmas has been and gone and so too another successful OC Connections (OCC) Christmas Tree Fundraiser. Our largest fundraiser of the year, 2019 was no exception. In the month of December, we sold over 1300 trees with the help of over 120 volunteers who we rely on to sell, transport, bail, and select trees […]
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20 September 2020
Hannah, Disability Educator at OC Connections (OCC) runs the Fit and Active Group on Monday mornings. The Fit and Active group aims to encourage participation in physical activity to develop skills, improve fitness and mobility and maintain health. Recently, the group acquired a brand new table tennis table using fund raising money donated to the […]
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20 September 2020
OC Connections were pleased to be invited to the Waverley Toyota School Tree Day on Friday 26th July at the Glenallen School in Glen Waverley. The day featured tree planting, face painting, a fun photo booth and celebrity guests. It was a great success for the 150 students who attend the school. The day started […]
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20 September 2020
OC Connections recently received a National Disability Services (NDS) Membership Recognition Award to commemorate 30 years membership of National Disability Services. OC Connections was among seven organisations who received the Award. “It is wonderful that OC Connections has been recognised for our contribution to the sector.” Therese Desmond, CEO, OC Connections Launched in 2012, the […]
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20 September 2020
Thank you to everyone who attended the November information night at OC Connections (OCC) to explore the important topic of Will and Estate Planning. We were delighted to welcome back Jennifer Jackson, Senior Lawyer from Moores who presented to a group of more than 30 parents and participants. During her presentation, Jennifer discussed: • How […]
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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.
