Our History
OCTEC Timeline
OCTEC started as a two person youth service in Orange (Central West NSW) back in 1976 and has grown to be an award-winning service provider operating across large parts of NSW, QLD, the ACT and Victoria. OCTEC has delivered every major government-funded employment services program since its inception including CYSS (Community Youth Support Scheme), SkillShare and Job Network.
OCTEC started as a two person youth service in Orange (Central West NSW). Commenced with support of Orange City Council
Funded as Community Youth Support Scheme (CYSS) in Orange
Started Community Service and Health training with UnitingCare Ageing
State government mature workers program and Telstra Best of Health Contract
State government disability employment programs and federal youth service funded
Federal disablility employment program for competitive employment
ESRA Case management for Indigenous, youth and mature workers; Attained Registered Training Organisation status, commences labour hire, LEAP
State government funding for Indigenous employment and post-release support, supported accommodation for youth, began Huntley Berry Farm
Co-wrote with industry partner and had accredited, one of Australias first Certificate III in Aged Care Work for Assistance in Nursing
Job-Network Community Work Coordinator contracts awarded
Federal government ‘Networking the Nation’ Program
Federal Health and Ageing aged care training
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