Afford publishes blogs that provide our clients, families and carers, and the community with helpful insight, information and leading-edge thinking. If you have a blog idea, contact our media team by email media@afford.com.au.
Afford CEO Jo Toohey on the future of the disability sector
Afford CEO Jo Toohey has been in the media lately, most recently talking to national publication Health Services Daily.
In her most recent interview, she talked about her hopes for the future of the disability sector and her determination to see Afford continue to provide quality support for people with disability. Read on for Jo’s thoughts and feelings on everything from the NDIS to Australia’s attitude towards people with disability.
News from Afford
The Australian Foundation for Disability (Afford) has made the difficult decision to close its community centres and Australian Disability Enterprise supported employment factory in Minchinbury, New South Wales later this year and we’re sharing the message today with our clients, carers and families.
This is Mary: She’ll find a dream home for you
We love being able to find our clients their dream homes and our new Business Development Lead Mary Ryan (pictured...
How Afford is responding to ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Ex-Cyclone Alfred downgraded to tropical low but impacts continue. Click here to find out about Afford’s response plan.
Celebrating diversity, inclusion and love at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
We joined the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras to celebrate diversity and inclusion with our good friends Northcott and the Cerebral Palsy Alliance.
Afford mum and daughter discover amazing surprise
Gold Coast mum and daughter Bev and Naomi have a special relationship. An amazing discovery about Afford’s history has brought them even closer together.
Creating, celebrating, and raising the flag for Mardi Gras 2025
With just weeks to go until the parade, we came together for a pride flag raising ceremony creative float workshop.
Afford’s Mardi Gras ambassador Allan gets creative at costume day
Dive into the creativity of ‘Free to Fly’, as we celebrate LGBTQIA+ people with disability for the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade.
Part three – how to pay for supported living
How to pay for Supported Independent Living (SIL) or Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA).
Part Two – Your guide to Supported Living
How to find the best Supported Independent Living (SIL) or Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA).
Your guide to supported living
How to find the best Supported Independent Living (SIL) or Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA).
Celebrating self-expression at Mardi Gras
Allan is a supported employee at Afford. In 2024 he joined our first-ever entry in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras as part of our commitment to being a person-centred organisation.
Announcing the winner of our annual Christmas card competition
See the winner of the 2024 Afford Christmas card competition hand find out more about the timeless design that stole the judges’ hearts.
Driving disability inclusion through smartphone filmmaking
Afford clients showcase their creativity through Pocket Cinema, working with industry professionals to make short films using their smartphones.
Explore Afford’s annual report and three-year strategy
Our 2023-24 Annual Report is out now, and it’s the perfect moment to reflect on a year of progress at Afford and our vision for the future with the launch of our new strategy.
Trey on his way to dream career
Trey is the ultimate sports fan. Now, thanks to an Afford work experience placement through SLES, he’s on his way to his dream career.
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