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Team member shares emotional reason she joined Afford
If there’s one thing that sets us apart from other service providers, it’s our staff. Take our General Manager of Homes and Living Kym Mafi for example. Kym has been with Afford for the past 14 years and she is as passionate about supporting people with disability as the day she signed up.
Leaders learn about Reconciliation from First Nations Organisation Black Card
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with disability often experience intersectional disadvantage. This means...
How new program Explore is turning the disability sector on its head
Afford’s groundbreaking program Explore is turning the disability sector on its head. This sector-leading initiative...
Afford CEO Jo Toohey shares heartfelt thank you to disability community
The disability sector leader shares heartfelt thanks for support and kindness throughout recent months during which Afford made major changes.
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.
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