Ricky finds his way

Ricky finds his way

Ricky’s favourite treat is banana bread and coffee. When he first joined Afford’s newly opened Supported Accommodation home in Baulkham Hills, banana bread and coffee was almost all he would agree to eat. Ricky experiences difficulty in expressing and regulating his...
A fair for hair

A fair for hair

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...
New kitchen nurtures budding chefs

New kitchen nurtures budding chefs

Afford’s Kings Park Community Centre 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...
New life experience

New life experience

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...
Afford Extends Supports

Afford Extends Supports

While many of us are just beginning to return to work, school or activities, our community centre staff at Kings Park and Green Valley haven’t stopped. Over the Christmas and New Year period, Candace, Andrea, Chris, Demsin, and Kevork haven’t missed a beat in their...
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