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Marching with Pride: Afford clients celebrate identity and belonging at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

On February 28 the streets of Sydney came alive with colour, music and celebration as thousands gathered for the iconic Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and Afford was proud to be part of the magic.

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Marching with Pride: Afford clients celebrate identity and belonging at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

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11 Mar 2026 2 min read

Marching with Pride: Afford clients celebrate identity and belonging at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

On February 28 the streets of Sydney came alive with colour, music and celebration as thousands gathered for the iconic Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and Afford was proud to be part of the magic. Supporting the People with Disability Australia float, our queer-identifying clients and their allies took to the parade with confidence,...Read More→

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27 Feb 2026 3 min read

How Inclusive Employment support helped Berezaf secure her dream job in just six weeks

From Connection to Career: How Inclusive Employment Support Helped Berezaf Find Her Dream Job Just six weeks after connecting with our Inclusive Employment Australia team, one determined client has achieved what once felt out of reach – securing her dream job and taking a major step toward greater independence and confidence. With personalised support, job-matching...Read More→

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25 Feb 2026 3 min read

Celebrating Pride and disability inclusion: Lex Tan to represent Afford at Sydney Mardi Gras

Celebrating Pride, visibility and inclusion: Lex Tan to represent Afford at Mardi Gras The countdown to the glittering spectacle of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is on and this year Afford will be proudly walking alongside the team from People with Disability Australia (PWDA). Representing Afford on the night will be one of...Read More→

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18 Feb 2026 2 min read

Afford supports PWDA to celebrate Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

Afford supports PWDA to celebrate Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Afford is proud to once again stand with the LGBTQIA+ community at the iconic Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras – a celebration of visibility, inclusion and the right to live authentically. This year, we’re especially pleased to be supporting People with Disability Australia...Read More→

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Explore Program
08 Jan 2026 2 min read

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 inclusivity and connection. His mum, Jennifer, is thrilled with the result.

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Afford Clients
08 Jan 2026 3 min read

Marites found confidence and connection through IEA

Meet Marites! Marites has been able to shine her talents at a busy hairdressing salon with support from our Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) program.

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