Feb 9, 2021 | Afford Employment, School Leaver Employment Support (SLES)
Braids, curly locks and colours that impress are all hairstyles that Chloe longs to create when she becomes a hairdresser. Chloe is a trainee at Afford’s SLES (School Leaver Employment Support) program in Penrith. When she talked about her aspiration to become a...
Feb 9, 2021 | Day Program, Day Programs
Afford’s Kings Park Day Program will nurture budding gourmet chefs thanks to a newly renovated kitchen made possible by grant funding from Community Building Partnerships. The new kitchen features a long benchtop with loads of space for food preparation. The addition...
Feb 9, 2021 | Group Homes, Supported Accommodation
Knowing how to manage social situations is a valuable life skill that helps nurture self-confidence and a willingness to take on new life experiences. For Laura, going on a ride of the Melbourne Star was something she was keen to try. To encourage residents to engage...
Feb 1, 2021 | Day Program, Day Programs
Riding a bike can be exciting, liberating and provides an opportunity to have fun through exercise. To promote healthy living and exercise, the team at Jamisontown Day Program in NSW, decided to get a trike for clients to use on-site. The three-wheeler trike and...
Feb 1, 2021 | Day Program, Day Programs
Ipswich local and mum, Annalise, has discovered a newfound confidence and determination within herself that will give her the freedom to explore more of her local community. Annalise experiences feelings of severe anxiety in certain situations and turned to Afford for...