Blacktown Remembers

Blacktown Remembers

Remembrance Day is observed on the 11th of November each year. As a nation, we stay silent for one minute at the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month to remember those soldiers who died fighting to protect our country in wars or armed conflict. The red poppy...
Find your calling with Afford

Find your calling with Afford

Selina is an indigenous woman who attends our Noble Park Day Program. She has a passion for art but for a long time hid her wonderful talents from the world. Until recently, Selina hadn’t picked up a paintbrush in over three years. Supported by staff at Noble Park...
Recognising Indigenous Culture

Recognising Indigenous Culture

Acknowledgment of Country: We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet. We would also like to pay our respects to Elders past, present and future. This week, we recognise indigenous culture during NAIDOC Week (8-15 November). It is a time to...
Spooktacular Fun for Halloween

Spooktacular Fun for Halloween

The end of October is a time for witches and werewolves, black cats and cauldrons. This year, Affordians were getting right into the scary spirit to enjoy some hair-raising Halloween fun. Afford Jamisontown Community Centre’s Halloween celebrations involved a pizza...
Be Connected and Safe Online

Be Connected and Safe Online

A beep signals the power-up of the computer. The screen brightens and the mouse and keyboard are at the ready, waiting for the user to make the next move. For the many Affordians that took part in Get Online Week (19th to 25th October), having an understanding of how...
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