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14 October 2022
From 11.59pm on Wednesday, 12 October, the pandemic declaration ended – and Victorians will no longer be required to isolate after testing positive to COVID-19, with isolation for positive cases now strongly recommended. Requirements for close contacts like continually testing negative on a rapid antigen test will become strong recommendations – joining the strong recommendation […]
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6 October 2022
Day Support Team Leader Jessica Lilburne has been working at OC Connections for 10 years this year. Six of those years have been in Day Service and 4 years in Community Living. In Community Living she became Team Leader supporting residents. She made sure all the right people were in the right programs to support […]
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5 October 2022
People with disability can now get free rapid antigen tests until the end of the year People with disability in Victoria can now get 20 free rapid antigen tests until 31 December 2022. The program, which was due to finish at the end of September, has been extended for another 3 months. The free tests […]
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4 October 2022
Ebony commenced work with OC Connections in January 2022 after some extended leave from the sector to stay home with her children. Her previous experience was in-home one-to-one support for a person with quadriplegia. She has welcomed the move into a support setting, providing support in the community and at OC Connections’ Warrigal Road site. “I […]
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27 September 2022
Dance is an activity for all to enjoy, whether it’s moving to the beat or just listening to the music. This activity allows for self-expression and creativity through the music, while learning new ways to move, practice listening and following direction. It’s also a great social interaction for those who take part. Dance class is […]
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27 September 2022
With the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions, it has been wonderful to see a return to in-community activities for OC Connections’ day support participants. Activities such as Explore Melbourne; Shop, Cook and Learn; Parks and Gardens; and Coffee Catch up see participants head out and enjoy the sights and experiences Melbourne has to offer. Supported […]
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25 September 2022
The Field is a new job site launching soon. It’s been built by and for people with disability that actively connects people with disability with jobs from inclusive employers. One hour online information sessions by the Field team (with disability and lived experience) are available for you this week to find out: Who the Field […]
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20 September 2022
Disability Educator, Denis Carolin commenced his journey with OC Connections as part of his student placement. He enjoyed his time, the people and the organisation, so applied for a role. During his time at OC Connections, Denis has worked in a variety of roles: including providing support to residents in our supported accommodation, day support […]
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20 September 2022
In 2021/2, OCC Enterprises supported the transition of three supported employees into open employment. Michael is one such employee, who is currently working at ACE Contractors Group, a civil construction company servicing Victoria. Michael is undertaking administrative duties at the company’s Nunawading office: scanning, shredding, filing. He also assists with garden maintenance when he has time. […]
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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.
