Afford’s Kings Park Community Centre supports many individuals living with disability in the local community to participate in activities that they love. Thanks to 2019 Community Building Partnership funding, our staff at Kings Park have been able to enhance the...
The job of a taste tester at the Darrell Lea Factory Outlet could be one of the most sought-after roles in Australia. It certainly was of interest to our Ingleburn SLES (School Leaver Employment Support) program trainees who visited the Darrell Lea factory outlet this...
Charlotte is a bold and active resident of Afford’s Cranbourne Supported Accommodation in Melbourne, but it hasn’t always been that way. When she first moved into her new home, Charlotte was shy and rarely felt comfortable speaking to others in group situations. Her...
The sound of meat sizzling on a hot BBQ and laughter coming from all around, that’s what the clients and staff of Southport Community Centre experienced as part of their Armchair Travel program. The new program is bringing culture and international flavours...
“Tell me, and I forget. Teach me, and I remember. Involve me, and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin. For many young school leavers, Afford’s SLES (School Leaver Employment Support) program is a chance to strengthen their unique abilities with one-on-one support and...
Affordians are celebrating the warmer weather and flowers blooming, with spring providing ideal conditions for everyone to roll up their sleeves and get out in the garden. Supported Accommodation residents in Victoria got their gloves on to tend to their home’s...
Throughout this turbulent year, it is heartening to know that we can all achieve our goals, stay connected to others and have fun when we are supported to let our abilities soar! Dance is a form of self-expression. It’s an opportunity for stress release and physical...
October 24th marks World Polio Day. In a year where a global pandemic has altered daily life for many of us, World Polio Day is a time to understand the journey of global health experts and partners to eradicate Polio across the globe. It’s also a time to reflect on...
Short Term Accommodation gives carers the chance to take breaks to rest and recharge throughout the year or catch up on other family and household tasks. Whatever the reason, Afford’s Short Term Accommodation provides respite for family members caring for loved ones...
