SkillsConnection

SkillsConnection Skills Connection is not for profit registered NDIS provider supporting the Otway region for over 40 years.

We provide personalised disability support services designed to build independence develop skills and enhance quality of life.

16/04/2026

Dads, grandads and male carers are invited to join Down Syndrome Victoria Chief Executive Officer Daniel Payne for a relaxed and enjoyable catered lunch in the Bushman’s Hut at Ballarat Wildlife Park followed by an optional afternoon exploring wildlife. You can bring your family member with Down syndrome to join the fun!

Thanks to a generous grant received from the Parenting Research Centre, this event is free to attend. DSV will cover the entrance fee for you and your child or adult, along with lunch.

Your registration includes all afternoon access to the park, so feel free to stay until the park closes!

Come and meet other dads and men in the DSV community.

Tickets are limited and close on Sunday 3 May, so please
register soon at www.downsyndrome.org.au/blog/event/lunch-in-the-wild/

ID: A photo of Dan and Holly, sitting close together, smiling at the camera. They are outdoors and both wearing caps.

Friday Feature Service: Fee For Service ✨Need support but not covered by the NDIS? We’ve got you. SkillsConnection offe...
16/04/2026

Friday Feature Service: Fee For Service ✨

Need support but not covered by the NDIS? We’ve got you.
SkillsConnection offers Fee For Service options for anyone who isn’t eligible for NDIS funding, is still waiting for their plan, or needs a bit of extra help beyond what their plan includes.
You’ll get quick, personalised support from a team that genuinely cares — so you can access the help you need, when you need it, no matter your funding situation.

Friday Feature Service: Plan Management 💫We can help you manage your NDIS funding in a simple and stress‑free way. As a...
09/04/2026

Friday Feature Service: Plan Management 💫

We can help you manage your NDIS funding in a simple and stress‑free way.
As a registered NDIS provider, we handle the financial side of your plan for you. This includes paying your service providers on time, keeping track of your budget, and making sure you always know how your funding is being used.

Friday Feature Service: Social & Community Services✨There’s more to life than just support. Whether it’s learning new s...
26/03/2026

Friday Feature Service: Social & Community Services✨

There’s more to life than just support. Whether it’s learning new skills, joining a team, exploring the local area, or giving back to the community, our programs help you find the right mix of activities to suit your goals, interests and energy.

Two groups, double the fun.Feel Good Friday brings the vibes and our Social Club brings the events. Check out what’s hap...
23/03/2026

Two groups, double the fun.

Feel Good Friday brings the vibes and our Social Club brings the events. Check out what’s happening and join us for good times all year!

23/03/2026

Celebrating art, connection and community at Studio 92 — come and say hello this Thursday ✨

22/03/2026

A day late, but the message stays the same 🫶🏼Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day with pride!

We proudly supports inclusion, awareness and the amazing people we're lucky to work with every day.

Running for a great cause! Well done ladies 🙌🏼AKD Otway Trail Run
22/03/2026

Running for a great cause! Well done ladies 🙌🏼

AKD Otway Trail Run

Friday Feature Service: In- Home Support Services💫Here at SkillsConnection, we deliver in‑home support that puts YOU fir...
20/03/2026

Friday Feature Service: In- Home Support Services💫

Here at SkillsConnection, we deliver in‑home support that puts YOU first. Professional care, friendly staff and support tailored to your goals- all from the comfort of your home.

🌟 Expression of Interest – Easter Sunday Speedway Action! 🌟The annual Easter speedway tradition is back and bigger than ...
20/03/2026

🌟 Expression of Interest – Easter Sunday Speedway Action! 🌟

The annual Easter speedway tradition is back and bigger than ever! Gearing up for an adrenaline‑charged Easter Sunday Sprintcar Trail, featuring the final round of The Midfield Group Track Championship.
This massive event will finish with a bang — literally — with a huge fireworks display lighting up the night sky!

Drop a comment or contact Kerrie @ kmurnane@skillsconnection.org.au to register your interest.
Let’s make this Easter Sunday one to remember! 🏁✨

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50 Rae Street
Colac, VIC
3250

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Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
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