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WILSONS PROM TRIP

IOE’s Adults Services have been finishing off 2017 with participants heading off to a number of locations for a well deserved holiday. Rob took a group to Wilson’s Prom – here’s his take on the break. ‘With 2017 coming to a close it was time for some time away to relax and unwind. Nine guys […]

BOX HILL FAMILY DAY FUN

Despite the wet start to the day, the Rotary Club of Balwyn and Interchange Outer East Family Fun Day was a great success. As always, the Box Hill Miniature Railway was the perfect spot for children and their families to relax and enjoy themselves. There were smiling faces everywhere and plenty to keep everyone occupied […]

THE EGGTROADINARY TREE WINS

The creative art team at IOE’s Ferntree Gully Adult ‘Community’ site took out the ‘Best In Show’ award for their Christmas tree design at last weekend’s Village Fair. The competition and exhibition, which attracted more than 20 entries was run by the local Uniting Church, and involved individuals and community groups coming up with an […]

LICOLA MUSINGS

Being a regular attendee of family camps now, I can readily see and appreciate all the little things that go into making family camp what it is. This was the first time I had been to Licola Wilderness Camp and it certainly did what it said on the tin – a ‘wilderness camp’ for sure. […]

TRAVEL DREAMS COME TRUE

Last Month, Maddy, her mum Robyn and Brittany, an IOE support worker traveled together on a whirlwind trip to Japan to celebrate Maddy’s 21st birthday. This trip was a dream for Maddy and with Brittany’s support Robyn was able to ensure that Maddie got to experience her dream in a supported manner while exploring her […]

MUMS’ ANNUAL ESCAPE!

Another successful Mums weekend! It was back to Alzburg Resort in Mansfield which is really the perfect venue for our group. Comfortable and well appointed rooms, fabulous facilities, great communal areas and friendly accommodating (and tolerant!) staff. The weekend started with dinner at the pub on Friday night followed by an impressive fireworks display (part […]

FREEMASONS CONTINUE SUPPORT OF SIBS

The support will keep coming! That was the message from Freemasons members when they visited on Thursday 19 October to present IOE with yet another cheque in support of the Sibling program. This takes their total financial contribution for the Sibling Program over the past eight years to an incredible $200,000.00.  As the program receives […]

THROUGH THE EYES OF A PARENT

My name is Sharyn and I’m married to Jason, and together we have 4 children, Eli 10, Josiah 7 and our twins Isaac and Isla aged 5.    We became involved with Interchange Outer East in January of this year. My oldest son Eli has autism and definitely sits at the more extreme and unusual side […]