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Meet our Victorian customers of the year
Matthew, Peter and Miles were the Victorian recipients of the 2021 customer of the year awards for their outstanding efforts this year.
Sleighing the festive season
Across all states, our community centre clients have been busy enjoying the festive season with on-site Christmas parties.
Christmas cards crafted with care
The annual Christmas card competition is a well-loved Afford tradition that our clients and residents look forward to each year.
A very merry SLES Christmas
Our SLES (School Leaver Employment Supports) trainees and trainers demonstrated resilience and innovation throughout 2021 and conquered every challenge that came their way.
Justin’s jumping for joy
Justin is our most recent Penrith SLES trainee to have gained open employment thanks to his hard work and determination.
Driving the gift of giving
Our Ipswich Community Centre clients enjoy the gift of giving every month when they participate in Meals on Wheels.
Lisa’s special milestone
Over the past ten years with Afford, Lisa from Bluebird Supported Accommodation has come into her own and taken charge of her health.
A holly, jolly and furry Christmas
At Afford, we love the holiday season and enjoy celebrating with our clients.
Exploring the world of coffee
On a recent industry tour of the Kiwanda café and roastery, our SLES Ipswich trainees were introduced to a world of new opportunities within the coffee world.
Fitness fun at Cherrywood Lifestyle Centre
This year, Cherrywood Lifestyle Centre revamped their fitness program and welcomed onboard personal trainer, Paul.
Games Galore at St Marys
St Marys Short Term Accommodation is a home away from home where our residents can work on their individual goals, while enjoying a relaxing break.
Welcoming Tim to Trafalgar
Moving into a new home comes with many emotions, but for Tim the Trafalgar Supported Accommodation crew were there to welcome and support him.
A new branch of art with Bottlebrush Workshops
With their paintbrushes at the ready, our Miami and Southport Community Centre clients have been creating masterpieces each week during their Bottlebrush Workshops.
Susan’s act of selflessness
Susan from Sunshine Supported Accommodation has been with Afford since 1985 and every year, her selfless nature inspires those around her.
Crikey, Korban tours Australia Zoo!
What better way to spend a Wednesday than by becoming a wildlife warrior? Korban from Caboolture SLES attended an industry visit at Australia Zoo.
It’s cool to be kind
Saturday the 13th of November is recognised as World Kindness Day, where we are encouraged to remember that every act of kindness should be celebrated.
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