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25.01.2022 Michael cooking up a storm for his house mates! Spring is here and so is BBQ season! Our clients and staff love cooking amazing food, what are some great easy recipes you recommend? Comment below! #Recipes #Cooking #Food #BBQ #Spring #Yummyfood #Afford #NDISProvider

23.01.2022 James has been participating in work experience with his local Woolworths store for almost two years. When he isn’t at work, James enjoys the company of his friends at Afford’s Belmore Day Program every Friday. James is a great worker. He listens to instructions and gives 100% to complete his jobs, said Marc Menke, Afford’s Belmore Day Program Team Leader. Afford supported James to secure the work experience role at Woolworths. He was guided to apply for the position and pr...epare for workplace situations. At 24 years of age, James is keen to learn about work-life so that he can land a job to earn his own money. During work experience in the Woolworths bakery, James carefully places evenly sized mounds of cookie dough on trays. He has learned how to use the ovens and how to adjust the temperature to bake the cookies. When the oven timer rings, James takes out the freshly baked cookies and takes in the mouth-watering cookie smell. To finish, he packs the cookies into containers, ready for purchase by customers. With support from lifestyle assistants at Belmore Day Program, James has been able to keep to his work experience schedule and develop his skills. #GoodNewsStory #AffordEmployment #NDISProvider #WeCare

22.01.2022 World Mental Health Day is recognised on the 10th of October every year. The day kicks of Mental Health Week where we are encouraged to open positive conversations about mental health so that those in need feel encouraged to find support without fear of stigma or judgement. Mental Health Month is observed every October to help us all tune in and recognise what’s going in our lives and the lives of others. This year, a global health pandemic has changed the lives of people in ...Australia and around the world. The events of 2020 have shown us that caring for our mental health and wellbeing is a priority. At Afford, we support individuals with disability to adapt to change and routines. Our staff support individuals of all abilities to find meaningful activities and programs to help cope with the ‘new normal’ we all face. To help you care for your mental health, here are some easy tips: Stay Active Eat Well Get a Good Night’s Sleep Stay Connected Develop New Routines Reach Out to Others Take Breaks for Yourself Seek Support Help is there for you. Reach out to your GP, a qualified counsellor, or contact: Lifeline 13 11 14 Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 Headspace 1800 650 890 We Care.

21.01.2022 Woohoo! So proud of our team at Afford Employment - ADE's Minto!

21.01.2022 Gold Coast Affordians, this event looks like fun! Check it out via the link below

20.01.2022 Do you live in NSW and looking for a weekend break to beat those isolation blues? Afford Getaways is excited to offer state-based holidays in NSW for a relaxing weekend getaway! Check out this photo of Afford Getaways traveller James who enjoyed a relaxing weekend away to Burrill Lake, a small village on the South Coast for some rest and recreation. To find out more contact Afford Getaways on [email protected] or call the team on 1300 233 673 ... *Due to current restrictions Afford Getaways are subject to the health regulations of NSW. #AffordGetaways #SupportedHolidays #SupportedTravel #ExploreNSW #SeeNSW

20.01.2022 Happy International Wheelchair Day! Held on the 1st March it aims to enable wheelchair users to celebrate the positive impact a wheelchair has in their lives. #InternationalWheelchairDay #NDISProvider #Afford

20.01.2022 Some of you may remember the story we shared last week about our Queensland Lifestyle Assistant Hayley and our client Jess. Their friendship is so special and the love they share for art and the all things beauty really shined through. We had ethicalskincareco reach out to us and sent us this pack for the girls to enjoy a face mask during their Netflix binge sessions. The pack is off to Queensland today for the girls to enjoy this weekend with a personalised note from ethic...alskincareco owner Julie. Dear Hayley & Jess, you are as beautiful as your friendship. I hope you enjoy your gifts Big thank you to ethicalskincareco ! #goodnewsstories #wonderful #skincare #afford #ndis

20.01.2022 Afford Gregory Hills Day Program Now Open! You could see the excitement of being in the new site on the faces of clients transitioning from Oran Park Day Program into their new space at Gregory Hills as soon as they walked through the door. The bright, neon Afford styled logo catches your eye as soon as you enter through the front doors. It sets the scene for an array of things to do and see across the site.... An important addition for the Gregory Hills site is ample locker space for individuals to develop their independent living skills. A fully equipped kitchen is ideal for budding MasterChefs who love to try new recipes and learn new culinary skills. The sensory room has been specially designed by an Afford Occupational Therapist to ensure that sensory supports cater to the needs of clients of all abilities. The large spaces of the site mean that staff can include a checkerboard dance floor for everyone to showcase their groovy moves. The dining and lounge areas provide masses of space for safe social gatherings. Our new Gregory Hills Day Program extends supports to locals in and around the Macarthur region to ensure every individual has choice and opportunity to get involved in things they love.

19.01.2022 Today is a good day for a good day! #Quotes #MotivationalMonday #MotivateMe #Inspo #Afford #NDISProvider

19.01.2022 Queensland Affordians, don't miss us at the Regional Disability Expo Sunshine Coast today! We've got something really special happening at our booth today, an interactive iFloor! The expo runs from 10:30AM - 5:00PM at the Caloundra Indoor Stadium. Get your FREE entry on Eventbrite > https://bit.ly/34Cc4A3... See you soon. #AffordQLD #SunshineCoast #RDE #NDISProvider #SensorySpace

19.01.2022 All set up for our pop-up today at Warwick Grove! You can find us on Beach Rd, Warwick WA 6024, from 9AM -5PM. Come and say hi and learn more about Affords’ supports, services and employment opportunities. We love chatting with local communities, we will have goodie-bags and information about our supports and services we offer. See you soon! ... #AffordWA #AffordPerth #NDISProvider #Perth #WarwickGrove

18.01.2022 Our ADE Employees showing off their new Afford bandanas!

18.01.2022 Don't stop!! #Inspirational #MotivationalMondays #Inspo #TheGoodQuote #NDISProvider #Afford

17.01.2022 Make it happen and SHOCK everyone #Goals #Inspire #YouCanDoIt #Believe #YouCan #NDISProvider #Afford #MondayMotivate #MondayInspo

16.01.2022 Heroes with Ability

16.01.2022 Hey Affordians! Recently our Afford Caboolture site registered in the walk for Autism. The fundraiser is to challenge yourself to walk 10,000 steps a day for 8 days, from Sunday 21 to Sunday 28 March, while raising much-needed funds to support people on the autism spectrum. Below is the link for people to join our Caboolture team or donate. ... https://www.walkforautism.org.au/fund/affordallstarswalkers Show some support for our Queensland Affordians making the steps towards raising funds for Autism! Donate, share or tag a friend in the comments below. :D

16.01.2022 From October 11 to 17, National Carers Week is a time to recognise the 2.65 million Australians who provide care and support to a family member or friend with disability, mental health condition, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue or who are frail aged. Tell us why you care! Comment below 1300 233 673 | www.afford.com.au #NationalCarersWeek #CarersAustralia

16.01.2022 Club Afford is a membership-based social group that encourages individuals to explore the community. Club Afford is all about making friends, having fun and nurturing a positive mindset and wellbeing. It’s about getting involved in activities that you have always wanted to try and having the support to help you get there. As community access restrictions continue to ease, Affordians are again beginning to go out for day trips and visiting local attractions with Club Afford.... Clients and staff who are part of the Oran Park Day Program Club Afford enjoyed the fresh sea air and the magical, natural wonder on a recent visit to the Kiama Blowhole. It’s when the seas run into the shore that the Blowhole really puts on a show! For many clients, the day trip to Kiama was a time to relax and unwind by the seaside, watching the calmness of the ocean. After the excitement of the blowhole everyone enjoyed lunch on the grass at a nearby picnic area. Fish and chips was the most popular order of the day. Club Afford participants have enjoyed a variety of outings to the movies, Madame Tussauds, food festivals, open days, festivals and on-site discos, Christmas and Easter events and so many more. #ClubAfford #SocialGroups #NDISProvider #Afford

16.01.2022 Congratulations Kmart Australia! This is awesome, representation in toys is extremely important and we are so happy to see this! https://bit.ly/2JnKnmO #inclusive #downsyndromeisbeautiful #downsyndromeawareness #kmartaustralia

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16.01.2022 Carer Connections Edition 28

16.01.2022 Check out these awesome Key Word Signs from Key Word Sign Australia to use over Christmas!

15.01.2022 Hey Affordians, looking for some Tuesday listening? Check out this episode from the Grow Bold with Disability podcast! In this episode hosts Pete and Tristram talk with Isabel Osuna-Gatty about culturally and linguistically diverse communities, how they view disability and how their approach to community is so different. Tap to listen here https://bit.ly/3kiNo4F

15.01.2022 Staying PAWsitive on this fine Monday Do you have a fur friend that makes you happy? Drop a photo of them below! #MondayMotivate #Inspire #TGIM #Friends #Fun #Pets #NDISProvider #Afford

15.01.2022 Carer Connections Edition 29

14.01.2022 The job of a taste tester at the Darrell Lea Factory Outlet could be one of the most sought-after roles in Australia. It certainly was of interest to our Ingleburn SLES (School Leaver Employment Support) program trainees who visited the Darrell Lea factory outlet this month for a sweet insight into the confectionery industry. Industry visits give trainees the opportunity to see workplaces in action. They can experience the fast-paced nature of a variety of businesses and can ...see firsthand the responsibilities and skills needed for a variety of roles. At the Darrell Lea store, trainees participated in a tour led by the retail store manager, Sharon. Sharon talked about the roles and duties of the different sections of the company. Trainees learned about everything from how employees prepare ingredients and operate machinery, through to delivering top customer service. Everyone was excited to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how all the delicious chocolate is prepared, moulded and set to be ready for purchase. SLES is a two-year program that gives young school leavers the chance to explore their work interests and gain practical experience about work life. #AffordSLES #SLES #NDISProvider #LifeAfterSchool

14.01.2022 What's buzzin' at Afford?

13.01.2022 Perth Affordians come and meet our friendly team at the John Tonkin College Education Support Centre and APM Communities Disability Expo. Come and meet with a wide range of stall holders of disability service providers, inclusive sporting groups and community based organisations. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain information on post school options and community engagement for our students and all people with disabilities, parents, families and carers within the Mandurah... community. Find out what makes our supports and services award-winning! We look forward to seeing you there at this free event!! Date: Friday 30th October 2020 Where: Mandurah Forum 330 Pinjarra Road Mandurah Time: 9am -5pm

13.01.2022 Some highlights from our Albion Park carers dinner last Friday! What a beautiful location. #CarerSupport #albionpark #afford #southcoast

12.01.2022 Hey Queensland Affordians! Come and grab some Afford goodies and information about our award-winning disability services! We're at Calamvale Central Shopping Centre all day. See you there! 662 Compton Road Sunnybank Hills #Affordpopup #AffordQueensland #Logan #LoganEvents #BrisbaneEvents #Brisbane #NDIS #NDISProvider #FreeNDISInfo #WeCare #BestTrainedStaffInTheSector

12.01.2022 SPOT THE DIFFERENCE Can you spot all ten differences? #BoredKiller #Afford #SpotTheDifference

11.01.2022 What are you binge watching at the moment? #Jokes #FridayFunny #TGIF #NDISProvider #Afford

11.01.2022 Afford Carers Connection Edition 27

11.01.2022 Tag that special someone #MotivationalMonday #MotivateMe #Inspire #PositiveMind #GoodVibes

09.01.2022 Help out our Wellington point clients and staff with their fundraising for Down Syndrome Queensland. To accomplish their goal of fundraising $150 they have created a team called Wellington Affordians. Check out the link below and thankyou for the support!

09.01.2022 Happy Friday Affordians! Have a great weekend. #FridayFunny #Jokes #WeeklyJokes #Like #Afford #NDISProvider #WeekendVibes

08.01.2022 Shot from our Kings Park Day Program. It's bowling time! Look at those smiles. Our Day Programs support your abilities and help you grow. Explore your own backyard and find new hobbies that you love.... Start making new friends today. Call us on 1300 233 673 to find your nearest Day Program. #NDISprovider #DayPrograms #WeCare #Explore #MakeFriends #HaveFun #Bowling #Games #Fun #CommunityAccess

08.01.2022 Question time! Dreaming of a wonderful places What’s The Most Beautiful Place You’ve Ever Been? Comment below! ... #Questiontime #Travel #Explore #Wonderfulplaces #NDISProvider

07.01.2022 Ladies in blue ready to answer all of our NDIS questions. Come and check out the incredible iFloor! The expo runs from 10:30AM - 5:00PM at the Caloundra Indoor Stadium. ... Get your FREE entry on Eventbrite > https://bit.ly/34Cc4A3 See you soon. #AffordQLD #SunshineCoast #RDE #NDISProvider #SensorySpace

07.01.2022 Available to read now!

07.01.2022 We’re so proud to partner with Heroes with Ability football is for everyone!

06.01.2022 Happy Friday Affordians! Have a great weekend. #FridayFunny #Friday #TGIF #FridayJokes #Jokes #Afford #NDISProvider

05.01.2022 TGIF! #Jokes #FridayFunny #TGIF #NDISProvider #Afford

04.01.2022 Have a great week everyone! #MotivateMe #Inspiration #Inspire #QuoteOfTheDay #Afford #NDISProvider

04.01.2022 Aye matey, it's Friday! #FridayFunny #FridayJokes #Lol #Jokes #HappyFriday #TGIF #NDISProvider #Afford

04.01.2022 Afford day programs support individuals to access their local community and develop social connections and friendships. A recent trip to Shearwater Park provided all this and more for Afford clients, Josh, Naomi, Emma and Natasha. The beautiful day called for lots of walks along the sand and water’s edge. Picnic baskets filled with healthy snacks and lunch were opened out onto picnic rugs for a lovely meal under the shade of the large trees around the grounds. It was a great... day out that really helped our clients strengthen their friendships, said Justine, Team Leader at Southport Day Program. Our clients enjoy going out as a group and doing activities together. They develop their social skills and really get to know each other on a deeper level. The activity that proved most popular, was fishing! After having no luck in catching a fish at Runaway Bay, Josh, Naomi and Emma decided they wanted to find out just what gets the perfect catch. Customer Care Manager, Tamara, connected Southport Day Program staff with the local fishing club. Four of the club’s volunteers took Southport clients and staff out to a good fishing spot, to learn more about the art of fishing. After catching rocks, trees, seaweed and leaves, the team finally cast their fishing lines into the water and caught three fish!! The fish were small in size, so they were freed back into the water. Not before everyone had a good close look at these magnificent aquatic creatures, of course. #NDISProvider #Communityaccess #Socialgroups #Disabilitysupport #Dayprogram #Afford #Goldcoastdisabilitysupport #fishing #fun #friendship

04.01.2022 When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, "tis near Halloween." Happy Halloween Affordians! Do you like to celebrate Halloween? Drop a photo or comment your favourite spooky costumes below! #Halloween #Afford #Spooktacular

04.01.2022 Shot from our Caboolture Supported Accommodation! Stephanie, Sean, Lachy, Ricky and Jordan are not only house mates but also the best of friends! With the arrival of their new Afford jackets it was only fitting to take a selfie. Find out more about our Supported Accommodation, make new friends and live the life you want! Call our Supported Accommodation Experts on 1300 233 673.... Welcome Home. #SIL #SupportedAccommodation #TheAffordLifestyle #HealthyLiving #WeCare #NDISProvider #Afford

04.01.2022 Our new website is live! Check it out > www.afford.com.au

03.01.2022 G'day Roberto! Happy Friday Affordians, have a fantastic weekend. #FridayFunny #FridayJokes #Lol #Jokes #HappyFriday #TGIF #NDISProvider #Afford

03.01.2022 Happy Monday Affordians! Do you have any amazing moments to share from the weekend? Drop them in the comments below #MondayInspo #MondayMotivate #TGIM #Afford #NDISProvider

02.01.2022 December is fast approaching, which means our 12 days of Christmas giveaway will be starting soon! Make sure you follow us on Facebook to keep up to date this silly season. Starts 12th December. #12DaysOfChristmas #Giveaway #ComingSoon #WatchThisSpace

02.01.2022 Charlotte is a bold and active resident of Afford’s Cranbourne Supported Accommodation in Melbourne, but it hasn’t always been that way. When she first moved into her new home, Charlotte was shy and rarely felt comfortable speaking to others in group situations. Her room was her ‘hideout’ and her comfort zone. Today, Charlotte confidently does things around the house and makes choices about the things she wants to do. She enthusiastically participates in the weekly resident m...eetings at her home with her housemates. She is now at ease and relaxed to chat and laugh with staff and residents. The most significant milestone for Charlotte is her participation in walks with staff and her housemates. When she first joined Afford, Charlotte would retreat to her room to go on her iPad or listen to music. Now, she is keen to get outdoors and explore her local community and get some exercise at the same time. Her independent living skills have flourished, and she makes delicious pizzas that she loves sharing with everyone at her home. Over the past few months, Charlotte has bloomed into a confident and capable young woman with so many wonderful opportunities ahead. With support if and when she needs it, Charlotte now has the confidence to live life her way. Go Charlotte!

02.01.2022 Are you looking for a weekend break to beat those isolation blues? Afford Getaways is excited to offer state-based holidays for a relaxing weekend getaway! Check out your own state and explore some incredible new places for some rest and recreation. Our holidays are tailor-made, contact us today to see what packages we can create for you! To find out more contact Afford Getaways on [email protected] or call the team on 1300 233 673 ... *Due to current restrictions Afford Getaways are subject to the health regulations of your state. #AffordGetaways #SupportedHolidays #SupportedTravel

02.01.2022 Happy International Day Of Sign Languages! Still loving this video of @oliviathespeechie! What is your favourite Key Word Sign? Comment below! #kws #internationaldayofsignlanguages #signlanguage #keywordsign #kwsaustralia #ndis #afford #alliedhealth #speechpathology

01.01.2022 Heroes with Ability is back! Kick, pass the ball, run, and score a try! It is this energy and activity that many Affordians have missed while the Heroes with Ability football program has been on hold due to the Coronavirus. Now, with safety procedures in place, individuals from Afford’s Day Programs across Sydney are eager and ready to return to the footy field for tackle and kicking practice, camaraderie and fun. Heroes with Ability is a program that encourages people with a...ny disability to play a modified competition of touch football. The program supports individuals to learn new skills and have a go as part of a team. Ten weeks of training work towards a Gala Day where the friendly competition ends with a final match between two teams to battle it out for the Afford Shield. Afford partnered with Heroes with Ability last year to provide more opportunities for Day Program participants to socialise with others and enjoy exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle. You could tell that everyone was so excited to be back playing football. It’s a great program that makes sure that every individual, no matter what their disability, has the chance to get involved and contribute to their team’s efforts, said Kathy Bullock, Afford District Manager, South West. #AffordDayProgram #DayProgram #Fitness #Social #Friends #NDISProvider #HeroesWithAbility #WeCare

01.01.2022 Shot from our Bligh Park Supported Accommodation Shannon loves swimming in the hydrotherapy pool after a fun-filled day at Day Program, with his Afford Lifestyle Assistant, Pauline! Find out more about our Supported Accommodation, make new friends and live the life you want! Call our Supported Accommodation Experts on 1300 233 673.... Welcome Home. #SIL #SupportedAccommodation #TheAffordLifestyle #HealthyLiving #WeCare #NDISProvider #Afford #LiveActive #Hydrotherapy #DayProgram #AffordServices

01.01.2022 Hey Affordians in Adelaide Don't miss the KYD-X Expo on the 26th of September! Find out what makes our disability services award-winning! Register here www.kyd-x.org.au/virtual-expo/ #AffordPerth #AffordSA #SA #SAEvents #NDISProvider

01.01.2022 Give it a go at Afford Short Term Accommodation! Not only does our Short Term Accommodation offer individuals and families time to take a break, it's also a place where you can have a go doing things you've always wanted to try with all of the support an encouragement you need. Here is a photo of Greg doing his scrap booking telling staff its his favourite activity! Call our Short Term Accommodation team on 1300 233 673 or email [email protected] ... Photo from our team at St Marys Short Term Accommodation NSW. #ShortTermAccommodation #AffordShortTermAccommodation #Relax #Recharge #NDISProvider #Carers #Afford