For the young trainees of Afford’s Mt Druitt and Penrith SLES (School Leaver Employment Support) program, 2020 has been a year of change and learning. From online training modules through to disruptions to practical learning for industry visits, this year has required...
The sun was shining as clients and staff from Afford’s Southport Community Centre in Queensland headed to Runaway Bay for a picnic, fishing and fun with friends. Afford community centres support individuals to access their local community and develop social...
Walking along the water’s edge of Sydney’s iconic Darling Harbour, Paula’s face lights up with a smile that spreads from ear to ear. With one-to-one support from her Afford Belmore Community Centre lifestyle assistant, Paula can do the things she loves and explore...
We’ve all grown up using crayons, but our Southport Community Centre staff and clients have taken crayon art to the next level to create colourful masterpieces. Melted crayon art involves aligning crayons at the top of a canvas and using heat to cause them to melt and...
The next time you visit the Target store in Penrith, you might see the smiling face of Ervin, an Afford SLES (School Leaver Employment Support) trainee, who is well on his way to achieving his work goals. Ervin has a strong interest in working in the retail industry....
