Individual Me in the News: The Oaks Collective Featured in Region Illawarra

14 October 2025

Individual Me Disability Support and The Oaks Collective were recently featured in Region Illawarra, the Illawarra's trusted local news platform.

Journalist Kellie O'Brien covered the story of how The Oaks Collective in Oak Flats is offering an innovative approach to employment and skill development for people with disability through hands-on retail training, skill building and community connection.

The article highlighted how participants build real, practical skills in a real working environment. From sorting and pricing donated clothing to assisting at the cash register, these are skills that transfer directly into employment.

Read the full article on Region Illawarra below.

https://regionillawarra.com.au/oak-flats-secondhand-shop-creates-first-rate-opportunities-for-people-with-disabilities/74602/?

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