Scent-sory modulation

Scent-sory modulation

Afford’s Forest Oak Supported Accommodation have been utilising the power of smell to assist clients with self-managing their emotions. With Victoria experiencing COVID-19 restrictions once again, it is more important than ever for sites to implement innovative...
Lockdown won’t stop SLES

Lockdown won’t stop SLES

Afford’s NSW and QLD SLES teams have hosted a range of innovative SLES training sessions over Zoom during the COVID-19 lockdowns. Utilising the power of technology has set the standard for our trainees and showed them that there are no limits to what they can achieve....
Lurnea’s COVID-19 makeover

Lurnea’s COVID-19 makeover

For Lurnea Community Centre, Sydney’s current COVID-19 lockdown provided the ultimate opportunity for the team to give the site a well-deserved makeover. Staff and clients used their artistic flair and creative DIY skills to revamp the site. They also created fun...
A COVID-19 message from Butterflies

A COVID-19 message from Butterflies

Scharni and Margret from Butterflies Supported Accommodation would like to share a special message to everyone experiencing lockdowns and restrictions, “stay home and stay safe.” The lovely ladies used their arts & crafts expertise to create some stunning new...
Weekend of wellness

Weekend of wellness

Bryan is a hard-working, supported employee at Afford’s Minchinbury Australian Disability Enterprises (ADE.) On the weekend, he loves to get out and explore the community to make new memories through Club Afford at Mt Druitt Community Centre. Before Sydney’s lockdown,...
Victoria celebrates Ian’s birthday

Victoria celebrates Ian’s birthday

Afford residents from supported accommodation and respite sites around Victoria came together for a delicious barbeque to celebrate Ian’s birthday. The Point Cook team initially had to reschedule Ian’s birthday party due to COVID-19 restrictions. However, it...
Fin-tastic day at Seaworld

Fin-tastic day at Seaworld

Jordan was as happy as a clam to spend her last day at Beenleigh Community Centre taking a trip to Seaworld Marine Park on the Gold Coast. Jordan took this opportunity to celebrate all the goals she has achieved during her time at Beenleigh and make some final...
A special gift to Ashfield

A special gift to Ashfield

Afford’s Ashfield Community Centre has recently installed a swinging leaf chair in their sensory room. The upgrade is thanks to a generous donation from the family of past resident Dominic Triculcio, who sadly passed away in September 2017. The money was raised...
SLES celebrates Ervin’s first job

SLES celebrates Ervin’s first job

Ervin is a motivated and hard-working young man who has landed his first job through the collaborative assistance of Afford Employment Services, SLES and DES. Afford’s SLES provides school leavers with opportunities to strengthen their skills and experiences in...
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