The next time you visit the Target store in Penrith, you might see the smiling face of Ervin, an Afford SLES (School Leaver Employment Support) trainee, who is well on his way to achieving his work goals. Ervin has a strong interest in working in the retail industry....
Every fortnight, a bright yellow van delivers crates of quality food to the doors of Afford’s DES (Disability Employment Service) in Bankstown. Our DES consultants have teamed up with OzHarvest to help job seekers with disability support themselves and their families...
A trip to our nation’s capital was one of the first Afford Getaways to hit the road and enjoy the countryside after many months of travel disruptions. Residents of our Billabong and Rainbow Supported Accommodation, Mark, Brett, Michael and Colin, absolutely love to...
The soft lighting and the comfy chairs make all the difference to the mood and engagement of clients at Afford’s Belmore Community Centre. Thanks to funding from the NSW Government’s Stronger Communities Programme, a new sensory space at Belmore offers individuals of...
Remembrance Day is observed on the 11th of November each year. As a nation, we stay silent for one minute at the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month to remember those soldiers who died fighting to protect our country in wars or armed conflict. The red poppy...
Selina is an indigenous woman who attends our Noble Park Day Program. She has a passion for art but for a long time hid her wonderful talents from the world. Until recently, Selina hadn’t picked up a paintbrush in over three years. Supported by staff at Noble Park...
Acknowledgment of Country: We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet. We would also like to pay our respects to Elders past, present and future. This week, we recognise indigenous culture during NAIDOC Week (8-15 November). It is a time to...
The end of October is a time for witches and werewolves, black cats and cauldrons. This year, Affordians were getting right into the scary spirit to enjoy some hair-raising Halloween fun. Afford Jamisontown Community Centre’s Halloween celebrations involved a pizza...
A beep signals the power-up of the computer. The screen brightens and the mouse and keyboard are at the ready, waiting for the user to make the next move. For the many Affordians that took part in Get Online Week (19th to 25th October), having an understanding of how...
