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A driver's license represents considerable freedom to a young person. However, the opportunity to obtain a Driver’s Licence in NSW is often restricted to those who can afford it. Many students are disadvantaged due to a lack of parental support, min... CONTINUE READING

A partnership between OEC and Housing NSW is likely to bring life to a vacant block of land near the Macquarie River and provide opportunities for community-based activities.At a sausage sizzle and information session today, OEC introduced a proposal to e... CONTINUE READING

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Rhino Award for Excellence

22Nov

Rhino Award

Licensed to Drive Scholarships

16Aug

A driver's license represents considerable freedom to a young person. However, the opportunity to obtain a Driver’s Licence in NSW is often restricted to those who can afford it. Many students are disadvantaged due to a lack of parental support, min...

Community Garden To Bring Life to Vacant Block

01Aug

A partnership between OEC and Housing NSW is likely to bring life to a vacant block of land near the Macquarie River and provide opportunities for community-based activities.At a sausage sizzle and information session today, OEC introduced a proposal to e...

Wheelie Good Cause

07Feb

During 2010 OEC donated $3500 from its Gift Fund to cover the cost of one of twelve new sports wheelchairs for Dubbo. On Monday the 7th of February 2011, CEO Ian Stanford & Director Max Reid were proud to attend the official handover of the wheelchair...

Donation in memory of Charlie Newman

02Feb

On Tuesday the 2nd of February, the OEC Board agreed to donate $2000 to cancer research on behalf of Charlie Newman. Charlie, who served on the OEC board from 1989, sadly passed away during 2010 as a result of the disease.
During his membership with OEC...

Barista Training at the Monkey Bar

01Feb

Over the last 30 years, OEC has gained a wealth of knowledge around best practice for community development and ways to provide opportunities for individuals to build their capacity. Following through with clients, providing diverse opportunities and focu...

OEC Steps in to keep Christmas Alive

01Dec

The season for celebration came under threat for one Dubbo family in December last year, when a house fire burned down their home, just days before Christmas.No one was hurt in the blaze, but the excitement of gifts and the preparation for a family gather...