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... 
Nov 23, 2020 | Afford Employment, School Leaver Employment Support (SLES)
For the young trainees of Afford’s Mt Druitt and Penrith SLES (School Leaver Employment Support) program, 2020 has been a year of change and learning. From online training modules through to disruptions to practical learning for industry visits, this year has required... 
Nov 16, 2020 | School Leaver Employment Support (SLES)
The next time you visit the Target store in Penrith, you might see the smiling face of Ervin, an Afford SLES (School Leaver Employment Support) trainee, who is well on his way to achieving his work goals. Ervin has a strong interest in working in the retail industry.... 
Nov 3, 2020 | School Leaver Employment Support (SLES)
The latest SLES (School Leaver Employment Support) industry visit saw trainees step back in time at an historic Fairfield landmark and truly appreciate the importance of having a job. SLES trainer, Faith, organised for Prestons trainees to visit the Fairfield City... 
Oct 26, 2020 | School Leaver Employment Support (SLES)
The job of a taste tester at the Darrell Lea Factory Outlet could be one of the most sought-after roles in Australia. It certainly was of interest to our Ingleburn SLES (School Leaver Employment Support) program trainees who visited the Darrell Lea factory outlet this... 
Oct 19, 2020 | Blog, NDIS, News, School Leaver Employment Support (SLES), Story
“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...