At Afford, our values are living and breathing parts of our organisation that underpin everything we do from frontline service delivery to Senior Management strategy.
Afford is an innovative, passionate and genuine not-for-profit organisation whose primary focus is on supporting people with mild through to exceptional disability to lead fulfilling, joyful lives.
Is to be the partner of choice, supporting people with disability to shape their own lives.
Is to provide innovative and flexible high-quality support to enhance lifestyle, learning and vocational opportunities for people with disability, their families and carers.
‘Do what is right’
Our organisational and personal principles reflect the highest standards of ethics and honesty. We are personally accountable for our actions.
‘Working together’
We encourage communication, working together with enthusiasm and appreciation; sharing information and supporting one another to create a positive environment for all.
‘Care for each other’
We show understanding for one another through our decisions, actions and words, and commit to appreciating the efforts of all.
‘Value every person’
We treat our clients and each other with the highest degree of dignity, equality and respect, recognising the important contribution that diversity makes to the quality of operations and communities.
‘Do your very best’
We take pride in everything we do and strive to do our best always, taking personal responsibility for quality, innovation and excellence.
Afford and Nicole’s family have been awed watching Nicole shift from an anxious and introverted girl to an incredibly confident young woman. Nicole has formed meaningful friendships with many of her peers at the Lifestyle Centre, where she actively participates in programs and activities and is often the first to give something a go. Nicole is known for going one step further with her newfound initiative, to encourage and support others in all they do. Nicole’s gentle nature shines through every day where she helps those around her to be the best they can be and speak up about what they want.
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