DOWN SYNDROME: CONFIDENCE AND CAPABILITY
23 April 2024
What is Down Syndrome? People with Down Syndrome have always existed, with the first historical case discovered over 5000 years ago. In the 19th century
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Explore this page to find organisations that can provide support and advocacy for people with disabilities and the people who care for them. Keep up to date with upcoming events and seminars.
organisations & Advocacy groups
Australian Network on Disability helps organisations employ people with disability, and design their products and services for customers with disability.
Autism: What Next? is a simple but comprehensive resource to help you find out about autism.
Belonging Matters aims to inspire people with a disability to have opportunities and pathways typical of other citizens in the community.
Carers Australia works to improve the health, wellbeing, resilience and financial security of carers and to ensure that caring is a shared responsibility of family, community and government.
Disability Advocacy Network Australia is the national representative body for a network of independent disability advocacy organisations throughout Australia.
The Australian Government’s Disability Gateway has information and services to help people with disability, their family, friends and carers, to find the support they need in Australia.
Every Australian Counts is the grassroots campaign that fought for the introduction of the NDIS – and won. We are a community working together to fight for a fair go for Australians with disability.
Inclusive Microenterprise Program for Victorians with disabilities who want to start their own business.
Housing Hub is an online community of people with disability and housing providers working together to create accessible housing options.
Inclusion Australia is the national peak body for intellectual disability. They are the trusted and authentic national voice for people with an intellectual disability and their families.
NEDA advocates federally for the human rights of people with disability, and their families, from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
The YCN is a nationally coordinated resource to raise young carer awareness, provide information, and direct young carers to appropriate pathways for support.
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staying connected
ADRIAN’S SUPPORTED HOLIDAY WITH CLUBMATES
3 April 2024
Adrian, a Supported Employee at OC Connections Enterprises, has recently achieved his long-term goal! With the encouragement of his sister, Support Coordinator, and carers in
Accessibility online: announcing the new tool on our website
25 March 2024
OC Connections has taken a big step towards online accessibility for those with disabilities, visual impairments, learning difficulties, and those who speak English as a second language.
The Spirit of Giving: OC’s Partnership with Dandenong Christmas Tree Farm
24 February 2024
For 50 years, Dandenong Christmas Tree Farm has been a loyal supporter of OC Connections. Previous owner Jim Boucher, and his wife Lorna, built the
