Brooklyn has been working with Southport School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) for almost a year and in that time, he has achieved many goals. By gaining his driver’s license and receiving his first job offer, Brooklyn has embraced his talents and begun to shape...
Malcolm from Dryandra Supported Accommodation home is ready to get out and explore the world in his new wheelchair. After years of relying on his rollator walker while his strength deteriorated, Malcolm is looking forward to longer days in the community and new...
Thanks to Afford’s partner, Heroes with Ability, our clients from Auburn Lifestyle Centre were treated to a day out at the footy to watch the Eels and Titans battle it out on the field. It was an excellent opportunity to get out amongst the community and experience...
Clients from Southport Community Centre laced up their bowling shoes for some friendly competition at the local ten pin bowling alley. After what seemed like a week of endless rain and intense flooding, everyone was happy to be back out in the community doing what...
A day out exploring nature is a fantastic sensory experience that helps our clients feel connected to the world around them. Club Afford members from Holden Hill and Morphett Vale Community Centres decided to explore the local Morialta Conservation Park and experience...
Our Penrith and Mt Druitt SLES trainees recently attended PCYC’s Local Jobs for Local People Job Fair. It was a fantastic opportunity to discover the world of work and practise their networking skills. Afford’s SLES program helps you navigate the transition from...
Afford’s clients and residents enjoyed a day out at Parramatta’s Riverside Theatre to see the Mamma Mia Musical. With everyone crying out to ‘Gimme, Gimme, Gimme’ an encore, they had a super trouper time bopping to the rhythm and feeling like the dancing queens. The...
Afford’s School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) recently launched in South Australia and our first four trainees are ready to discover the world of work. Matthew, Kael, James and Daniella have enjoyed getting to know each other through onsite activities and local...
What began like any other typical Saturday for Daryl quickly transformed into a fantastic display of celebration when he was awarded Afford’s NSW Resident of the year for 2021! With busy hands and joyful hearts, his housemates decorated Dolphin house and kept the...
