SkillsConnection

09/10/2026

Every voice matters. 💚

This World Mental Health Day, we’re recognising the importance of feeling heard, supported and connected.

Mental health and wellbeing support can look different for everyone. It might mean building confidence, staying connected, developing everyday skills or having the right support to work towards your own goals.

Listening to lived experience helps create better support and stronger communities.

Real voices. Real change.

08/10/2026

A chance to join the team! ⭐️

📣 Join Studio Digital!

Develop digital skills, create content, explore your local community, and contribute to our monthly newsletter in a fun and welcoming environment.

Whether you’re interested in writing, technology, community engagement, or simply being part of a great group, we’d love to hear from you.

✅ Tuesday vacancies available
✅ Community excursions
✅ Newsletter contributions
✅ Skill development in a supportive setting

Enquire today and become part of something great! 🌟

06/10/2026

Don’t dream it’s over… but unfortunately, it is 😆

Our Holiday Programs absolutely flew by, with plenty of adventures, activities, laughs and new experiences packed in along the way.

We’ve loved seeing everyone getting involved and making the most of the program break. 💚

Now it’s back to our regular programs this week… until next time! 👀

04/10/2026

We Walked the Walk! 💙

We’re so proud to have reached our $1,000 fundraising target. Thank you to everyone who donated, came along, walked a few laps, cheered us on or supported the team in any way.

A huge congratulations to Sally R for completing an incredible 50 laps 👏🏻

And a special thank you to Anna and Erika for all the preparation in the lead-up, and for holding the fort and keeping everything running on the day.

It was great to see so many people getting involved and supporting Lets Talk Colac and the important work they do in our community. 💚

01/10/2026

What a day we had at the Colac Kids Festival yesterday! 💚

It was so nice to see so many familiar faces and plenty of new ones too.

A big thank you to the Colac Salvation Army for organising such a fun event.

And yes, The Mik Maks are absolutely heading straight to the top of our Spotify Wrapped 🎸

01/10/2026

It's almost time to Walk the Walk! 🚶🏻‍♀️
We can’t wait to see everyone at this great community event. All donations go directly to helping education and support for mental health in the Colac Otway Community. 💚

29/09/2026

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🎬 Lights, camera, action!

Ellie recently travelled to Canberra to help film educational videos for the Spectrum Project, sharing her lived experience to help create better, more person-centred support for people with intellectual disability.

Working alongside the project team, Ellie helped shape the scripts before bringing them to life on screen—ensuring the voices and experiences of people with intellectual disability are at the heart of these important resources.

As Ellie said:
"I felt like a movie star!"

Congratulations to Ellie and the VALID Connect team for helping create resources that will make a real difference.

Learn more about the work of VALID Connect: https://validconnect.org.au/

28/09/2026

DATE CHANGE 📣

Our next Feel Good Friday at Lake Bowling Club has been rescheduled from Friday 2 October to Friday 9 October due to another function at the venue.

Who’s up for a little friendly competition?

Our next Feel Good Friday is all about good company, a few laughs and seeing who can get closest to the jack!

Come along for an evening of lawn bowls at Lake Bowling Club, followed by some food and live entertainment. No experience needed, just come along and have a go! 🎊

22/09/2026

Looking for a career where your work really matters?

At SkillsConnection, we’re always keen to hear from people who are passionate about supporting others to live meaningful, independent lives.

Whether you’re new to the disability sector or already have experience, we offer a supportive workplace, hands-on learning, in-house training and opportunities to grow.

If you’re interested in joining the SkillsConnection team, you can find more information and apply through our website.

👉🏻 https://skillsconnection.org.au/careers/