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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.

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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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Afford Family
20 Feb 2025 6 min read

Afford mum and daughter discover amazing surprise

Gold Coast mum and daughter Bev and Naomi have a special relationship. An amazing discovery about Afford's history has brought them even closer together.

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Career Guidance
26 Nov 2024 6 min read

Trey on his way to dream career

Trey is the ultimate sports fan. Now, thanks to an Afford work experience placement through SLES, he's on his way to his dream career.

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Afford Clients
17 Jun 2024 3 min read

Samantha’s thriving with Assistance with Daily Life (ADL)

After years of housebound isolation, Samantha is on a life-changing journey towards independence, with ADL supports from Afford.

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Client Story
15 Jun 2024 2 min read

Learning new skills and achieving goals: Blake’s SLES journey

Meet Blake, a 19-year-old trainee in Afford's School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) program. Now in his second year of SLES, Blake is steadily building the skills he needs to make the leap from school to the workforce.

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