Good friends. Great adventures.
We provide disability services and community connection. Let’s explore tomorrow together.
We are a leading provider of disability support services
Workplace Confidence Rate (Employment Clients)
80%
Clients supported in 2025
2,100+
Years of supporting our communities
75+
Let’s start exploring
Adventure starts with a single step.
Our disability services and care
Our clients tell us they feel happy, safe and supported with us.
Our disability support services include accommodation, in-home support, community and lifestyle, employment and support coordination across New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria.
Learning and laughing together along the way
Whatever the day brings, we will be there. From ticking off the serious stuff and working towards goals to sharing adventures and enjoying the moments that make it worthwhile. We bring the motivation (and sometimes the snacks!).
Accommodation
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Supported independent living (SIL)
SIL is when you live with other people or on your own. It can include support for daily tasks like cleaning and personal care.
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Specialist disability accommodation (SDA)
SDA is for people who need to live in a specialised home with very high levels of support.
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Short and medium term accommodation (STA/MTA)
STA (respite) is a shorter stay that lets you recharge in a supportive and welcoming environment. MTA is a longer stay for when you are waiting for funding or long-term housing to come through.
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Individualised living options (ILO)
ILO is tailored support that gives you the freedom to choose where you live, how you live and who you live with.
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Explore community activity program
We support you to do the activities you choose. There are lots you already love and new ones too. Let’s share an adventure!
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Drop-in community support
We come to you when you want us to. We are just as excited about having fun and trying new things as we are about running errands.
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Inclusive Employment Australia
Personalised support to start or continue on your career path with sustainable and meaningful employment. Let your talents shine at work!
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Youth employment coaching
If you are aged 25 or under, our coaches can help you figure out what is next. That might be study, training or your very first job.
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Supported employment
We can create a job for you at our factory in Ingleburn, NSW. You bring the energy and curiosity, we bring the support to make it happen.
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In-home support: assistance with daily life
Our friendly team support you with tasks in your own home and with errands. We bring smiles, good vibes and a dose of fun.
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Support coordination
We support you to make the most of your NDIS plan with the right services and supports for your goals and lifestyle.
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Client stories
Supported independent living
“It’s really good, living together is awesome and it’s the best thing I’ve ever had.”
– Jean, SIL client
Supported independent living
“It’s really good, living together is awesome and it’s the best thing I’ve ever had.”
– Jean, SIL client
Afford supports Jean and Stephen to live their lives as independently as possible. This means taking them where they want to go in one of our cars,...
In-home support
“Having the change of being able to go out and have the support to help me? 100% life changing.”
– Samantha, In-home support client
In-home support
“Having the change of being able to go out and have the support to help me? 100% life changing.”
– Samantha, In-home support client
We support Samantha with tasks at home, and with getting out in her local community. Samantha loves to get her nails done, go to the movies and go ...
Inclusive employment Australia
“I like meeting new people every day. I like my coworkers because they are all friendly. Afford treats me like family.”
– Marites, IEA client
Inclusive employment Australia
“I like meeting new people every day. I like my coworkers because they are all friendly. Afford treats me like family.”
– Marites, IEA client
Marites has always dreamed of working in a hairdressing salon. meaningful employment in her dream job – a hair salon. So we matched her with an emp...
Youth employment coaching
“I’m having the best time and I’m learning so I can get myself a real job that I love.”
– Trey, YEC client
Youth employment coaching
“I’m having the best time and I’m learning so I can get myself a real job that I love.”
– Trey, YEC client
We supported Trey with communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills, and soon he was working at a boutique gym. We also supported Trey to wor...
Jackson loves being an explorer
“Jackson much prefers being in the community and really does need the one-to-one care and connection. With Explore he’s out and about doing things that he loves. He is so happy – he’s thriving.”
- Jennifer, Jackson's mum
Jackson loves being an explorer
“Jackson much prefers being in the community and really does need the one-to-one care and connection. With Explore he’s out and about doing things that he loves. He is so happy – he’s thriving.”
- Jennifer, Jackson's mum
Jackson was one of the first people to try our Explore program. He has experienced multiple positive impacts, including one-to-one support, consist...
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Jackson loves being an explorer
Jackson loves being an Explorer Jackson was one of the first clients to take part in our new Explore program, where has experienced multiple positive impacts, including individual experience and…
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December 10 is Human Rights Day and here’s why that’s important
December 10 is Human Rights Day. The day gives us time to reflect on the fundamental freedoms and dignity that every person is entitled to.
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Afford’s IDPwD event breaks barriers and changes lives
Afford celebrated International Day of People with Disability on December 3 with See Me, See Us, an exhibition showcasing portraits of five of our clients.
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Our new look and feel was co-designed by you
Afford is excited to unveil our vibrant new look and feel – a bold reflection of who we are and the relationships we value most: with our clients, their families and the support teams who help make every day meaningful.
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Jean and Stephen’s happy Supported Independent Living home
Meet Jean and Stephen! Jean and Stephen have been living in one of our Supported Independent Living (SIL) houses for seven years. Jean and Stephen became good friends soon after they first met, and they are now friends for life. Jean and Stephen live in the same SIL house. Their SIL house is close to the shops, public transport, friends, and a park. Jean and Stephen have a perfect balance of enjoying friendships, independence, hobbies and support. Jean says they feel like the “luckiest
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Samantha’s thriving with Assistance with Daily Life (ADL)
Meet Samantha, a remarkable woman on a journey towards independence. After many years of dealing with the isolating effects of depression, anxiety, and ADHD, Samantha reached out for help. For the past two years, she has been receiving Assistance with Daily Life (ADL) supports from Afford, and says the impact on her health and wellbeing has been 100% life-changing. Caring support workers with ADL Living with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and a learning disability led Samantha to complet
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Afford mum and daughter discover amazing surprise
Naomi is a long-time Afford client. Her mum Bev reveals she has her own amazing Afford story to share. A surprising history It was the early 2000s and Bev was exploring a Gold Coast Disability Expo with her daughter Naomi. The pair saw an Afford stand where they stopped to chat with the staff and left with a bag stuffed with merchandise and information about what the group had to offer and whether it might be suitable for Naomi, who has an intellectual disability. Later that day they sat
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FAQs
Afford offers a wide range of disability support services, including disability accommodation, community and lifestyle programs, employment support and support coordination.
Our disability support services are for people living with disability and their families and carers. You do not need to have NDIS funding, as we also welcome people who want to self-fund their supports. If you do have a NDIS plan, our team can help you get started.
Yes. Afford is a fully registered NDIS provider and one of Australia’s most experienced disability support providers. This means our services meet the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Afford supports people in multiple locations across Australia, including New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and South Australia. You can explore our services in your area using the locations page on our website.
Yes! We encourage families and carers to be part of the journey. Your input is important in shaping the right supports for your loved one.
Still have questions?
If you still have questions, reach out. We’re here to help you find the answers you need.
