Exploring the world of coffee

Exploring the world of coffee

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,...
Fitness fun at Cherrywood Lifestyle Centre

Fitness fun at Cherrywood Lifestyle Centre

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...
Games Galore at St Marys

Games Galore at St Marys

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...
Welcoming Tim to Trafalgar

Welcoming Tim to Trafalgar

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...
A new branch of art with Bottlebrush Workshops

A new branch of art with Bottlebrush Workshops

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’s act of selflessness

Susan’s act of selflessness

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...
Crikey, Korban tours Australia Zoo!

Crikey, Korban tours Australia Zoo!

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)...
It’s cool to be kind

It’s cool to be kind

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...
The Mogo Afford Getaway was a go-go

The Mogo Afford Getaway was a go-go

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...
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