Jan 11, 2021 | Afford Employment, Blog, NDIS, News, School Leaver Employment Support (SLES), Story
Part of Afford’s SLES (School Leaver Employment Support) program involves practical work experience for trainees. Work experience helps give trainees a glimpse into the responsibilities and pressures of a workplace environment. It also presents opportunities for... 
Dec 24, 2020 | Afford Employment, News, School Leaver Employment Support (SLES), Story
2020 was a year of survival in a lot of different ways. Our SLES (School Leaver Employment Support) trainees have adapted and overcome many disruptions and have continued to succeed. Afford’s SLES program teaches resilience, empowerment and encourages trainees to have... 
Dec 22, 2020 | Afford Employment, School Leaver Employment Support (SLES)
With the season of get togethers now upon us, Mt Druitt and Penrith SLES trainees spent some time developing their communication and social skills. Their trainer, Tayla, organised for everyone to meet at Piccolo Me Café for a Jingle Mingle get together. It was an... 
Dec 21, 2020 | Afford Employment, School Leaver Employment Support (SLES)
SLES (School Leaver Employment Support) trainees are embracing the spirit of giving this Christmas and doing good for those in need. Mt Druitt and Penrith trainees participated in volunteer work experience for Operation Christmas Child – a Samaritan’s Purse initiative... 
Dec 15, 2020 | Afford Employment, School Leaver Employment Support (SLES)
The trainees of Afford’s SLES (School Leaver Employment Support) Penrith, Mt Druitt, Ingleburn and Prestons programs recently participated in a Colour Run. It was an event for youth to promote acceptance and understanding of young people living with disability. Thanks... 
Dec 7, 2020 | ADE, Afford Employment
Afford Australian Disability Enterprises (ADEs) across Sydney were buzzing with excitement and celebration recently with around 300 supported employees recognised for five years or more of service with Afford! Supported employees at Afford Minchinbury, Marrickville,...