When you think of coffee, generally, the first career path that comes to mind is barista. However, on a recent industry tour of the Kiwanda café and roastery, our SLES Ipswich trainees were introduced to a world of new opportunities within the coffee world. Monique,...
This year, Cherrywood Community Centre revamped their fitness program and welcomed onboard personal trainer, Paul. With the easing of restrictions, Paul has finally returned to Cherrywood to continue leading our clients to a healthy success. At Afford Community...
St Marys Short Term Accommodation is a home away from home where clients can work on their individual goals, while enjoying a relaxing break. Kayla is a regular at St Marys who enjoys developing her independence during her stays. Thanks to a generous bequest, the warm...
Moving into a new home comes with many emotions, but for Tim, the Trafalgar Supported Accommodation crew were there to welcome and support him. With a house tour, cake and of course a barbecue, the men quickly bonded and Tim felt right at ease. At Afford’s Supported...
With their paintbrushes at the ready, our Miami and Southport Community Centre clients have been creating masterpieces each week during their Bottlebrush Workshops. Thanks to funding from a generous bequest, Afford was able to host on-site art classes led by...
Susan from Sunshine Supported Accommodation has been with Afford since 1985 and every year, her selfless nature inspires those around her. For the past 23 years, Susan has been donating to the annual Operation Christmas Child appeal hosted by Samaritan’s Purse. This...
What better way to spend a Wednesday than by becoming a wildlife warrior? Korban from Caboolture SLES attended an industry visit at Australia Zoo, where he got to walk in the footsteps of Australian icon Steve Irwin. Afford’s School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES)...
Saturday the 13th of November is recognised as World Kindness Day, where we are encouraged to remember that every act of kindness should be celebrated. In the true spirit of the day, our partner Heroes with Ability (HWA) invited Afford clients to a sports workshop at...
Residents of our Billabong and Rainbow Supported Accommodation, Brett, Bruce, Colin, Mark and Michael, recently hit the road for an Afford Getaway to Ulladulla. The trip was the first Afford Getaway since the lifting of NSW’s COVID-19 lockdown and it did not...