“Tell me, and I forget. Teach me, and I remember. Involve me, and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin. For many young school leavers, Afford’s SLES (School Leaver Employment Support) program is a chance to strengthen their unique abilities with one-on-one support and...
Affordians are celebrating the warmer weather and flowers blooming, with spring providing ideal conditions for everyone to roll up their sleeves and get out in the garden. Supported Accommodation residents in Victoria got their gloves on to tend to their home’s...
Throughout this turbulent year, it is heartening to know that we can all achieve our goals, stay connected to others and have fun when we are supported to let our abilities soar! Dance is a form of self-expression. It’s an opportunity for stress release and physical...
October 24th marks World Polio Day. In a year where a global pandemic has altered daily life for many of us, World Polio Day is a time to understand the journey of global health experts and partners to eradicate Polio across the globe. It’s also a time to reflect on...
Victorian Affordians have faced Stage 4 restrictions for quite some time. As a way to encourage positive mindsets and meaningfulness in life for residents living in Afford Supported Accommodation across the state, staff are working with residents to focus on self....
“I think I have a lot of qualities for the hospitality industry. I am polite and great at customer service.” – Ervin, Mt Druitt SLES Trainee. Ervin, like many young job seekers, wants to find a job that’s the right fit for him. He wants a job that suits his interests,...
