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FAMILY CAMP IS …

March 12, 2020 in , /by

IOE’s annual March long weekend family camp held at Coonawarra Farm resort was once again a resounding success. This year approximately 180 people (families, volunteers and staff)  enjoyed the fun, fantastic activities and beautiful surrounds that make Coonawarra our favourite destination.  Each year we receive such positive feedback that, we decided to let the families’ […]

GIRLS2WOMEN NEW IOE PROGRAM

March 6, 2020 in /by

Following the success of the Boys2Men program, which began in 2019, IOE is now planning to start up a similar program for girls and young women with a disability aged 14 – 24, aptly named Girls2Women. The program is ready to commence and IOE is calling for more applications. The Girls2Women program provides a safe […]

IOE RECEIVES FUNDING TO EXPAND PATHWAYS

March 5, 2020 in /by

Interchange Outer East was a successful recipient in the Victorian Government’s recent massive funding boost for the support of carers. Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers, Luke Donnellan, announced the release of $3.9 million for four new state-wide partnership projects and more than 90 local community projects to benefit carers. Interchange Outer East, in partnership […]

LEARNING SKILLS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

February 26, 2020 in /by

The 2020 Wallaby Run House Intensive group has had an amazing start to the year. The group leader, Louise, commented, ‘Already I am seeing real connections and friendships being made, along with support for each other, cooperation, determination, persistence, enthusiasm and resilience. It’s so exciting to see!’ The group, Jaymee, Briony, Simon and Chelsea, together […]

2020 AND BEYOND ,,,

December 26, 2019 in , /by

Alexander Pope: “to err is human, to forgive divine …”   I have been pondering how we are traveling along the road of good intention as poetically described by Mr Pope in the 17th century. Sometimes I think we live in a world that demands accuracy and we are becoming less tolerant of people making mistakes. […]