Disability support services Gold Coast
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Adventure starts with a single step.
How we support you on the Gold Coast
Helping you live independently on the Gold Coast
Life is full of adventures. At Afford, we help people with disability enjoy life, try new things and feel part of the community.
Our disability support team on the Gold Coast is ready to back you every day. Whether you want more help at home or you want to explore the local area, we’ll make sure you feel comfortable, confident and happy wherever you are.
With disability support on the Gold Coast, we can support you to you make meaningful choices, learn new skills and live life the way that feels right for you.
Our services
You can access our disability services on the Gold Coast using the NDIS or using your own funds if you are self-funded.
We can help you find a home you love, get the support you need, join community activities or find a job that you enjoy doing.
All our services are based on what you need and what is most important to you. Our team listens, learns and works beside you so you can do the things that make life feel good.
Take a look at our services below.
Accommodation
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Community and lifestyle support
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Employment
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In-home support
In-home support on the Gold Coast
Our friendly team support you with tasks in your own home and with errands. We bring smiles, good vibes and a dose of fun.
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Support coordination
NDIS support coordination on the Gold Coast
We support you to make the most of your NDIS plan with the right services and supports for your goals and lifestyle.
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Why choose Afford
At Afford, adventure starts with a single step. We’ve supported people with disability for more than 75 years and are one of the oldest disability service providers on the Gold Coast.
We take time to get to know what matters to you. Then, we build supports that help you live freely and confidently. Our team is caring, fun and will make your daily life feel more comfortable.
With our team beside you, even small moments can feel like big wins.
Client stories
Jean and Stephen’s happy SIL home
“It’s really good, living together is awesome and it’s the best thing I’ve ever had.”
– Jean, SIL client
Jean and Stephen’s happy SIL home
“It’s really good, living together is awesome and it’s the best thing I’ve ever had.”
– Jean, SIL client
Jean and Stephen live together in one of our SIL properties which is close to the shops, public transport and friends.
Afford supports Jean ...
In-home support
“Having the change of being able to go out and have the support to help me? 100% life changing.”
– Samantha, In-home support client
In-home support
“Having the change of being able to go out and have the support to help me? 100% life changing.”
– Samantha, In-home support client
We support Samantha with tasks at home, and with getting out in her local community. Samantha loves to get her nails done, go to the movies and go ...
Inclusive employment Australia
“I like meeting new people every day. I like my coworkers because they are all friendly. Afford treats me like family.”
– Marites, IEA client
Inclusive employment Australia
“I like meeting new people every day. I like my coworkers because they are all friendly. Afford treats me like family.”
– Marites, IEA client
Marites has always dreamed of working in a hairdressing salon. meaningful employment in her dream job – a hair salon. So we matched her with an emp...
Youth employment coaching
“I’m having the best time and I’m learning so I can get myself a real job that I love.”
– Trey, YEC client
Youth employment coaching
“I’m having the best time and I’m learning so I can get myself a real job that I love.”
– Trey, YEC client
We supported Trey with communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills, and soon he was working at a boutique gym. We also supported Trey to wor...
Jackson loves being an explorer
Jackson loves being an Explorer Jackson was one of the first clients to take part in our new Explore program, where has experienced multiple positive impacts, including individual experience and…
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December 10 is Human Rights Day and here’s why that’s important
December 10 is Human Rights Day. The day gives us time to reflect on the fundamental freedoms and dignity that every person is entitled to.
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Afford’s IDPwD event breaks barriers and changes lives
Afford celebrated International Day of People with Disability on December 3 with See Me, See Us, an exhibition showcasing portraits of five of our clients.
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Our new look and feel was co-designed by you
Afford is excited to unveil our vibrant new look and feel – a bold reflection of who we are and the relationships we value most: with our clients, their families and the support teams who help make every day meaningful.
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Afford mum and daughter discover amazing surprise
Naomi is a long-time Afford client. Her mum Bev reveals she has her own amazing Afford story to share. A surprising history It was the early 2000s and Bev was exploring a Gold Coast Disability Expo with her daughter Naomi. The pair saw an Afford stand where they stopped to chat with the staff and left with a bag stuffed with merchandise and information about what the group had to offer and whether it might be suitable for Naomi, who has an intellectual disability. Later that day they sat
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Trey on his way to dream career
At 19 years old, Trey is your classic sports fan and now, since working with Afford, he is not only kicking goals in a work experience placement, he’s on his way to his dream career. A positive future Trey joined Afford’s School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) program early in 2024. And the partnership, well, it’s going gangbusters. “I’m having the best time and I’m learning so I can get myself a real job that I love,” Trey says. Getting job ready Trey’s success comes after he joined fo
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Samantha’s thriving with Assistance with Daily Life (ADL)
Meet Samantha, a remarkable woman on a journey towards independence. After many years of dealing with the isolating effects of depression, anxiety, and ADHD, Samantha reached out for help. For the past two years, she has been receiving Assistance with Daily Life (ADL) supports from Afford, and says the impact on her health and wellbeing has been 100% life-changing. Caring support workers with ADL Living with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and a learning disability led Samantha to complet
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We offer a range of supports including accommodation, help at home, community and lifestyle programs, employment and NDIS support coordination.
Anyone with disability and their family or carers can use our supports. You can use your NDIS funding or self-fund your supports.
Yes. Afford is an NDIS registered provider. We provide disability support services on the Gold Coast.
Call us on the phone at 1800 233 673 or fill out our online contact form. We’ll chat about your needs and help you find the right support for your goals.
We provide disability support in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Queensland, including the Gold Coast, Brisbane South, Logan and Moreton Bay.
Yes. Families and carers are always welcome. We work together to make sure everyone feels included and supported.
