Monday 15 May is the United Nations International Day of Families, which got us thinking about the role of family members in the lives of people with disability. It can mean being called on for different things throughout that person’s life. Some examples include...
Trish was a client of Afford’s Disability Employment Services (DES) before gaining a job as an Employment Coach in our School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) service. She shares her story. When Trish began her journey with Afford, she faced uncertainty. “Because of...
How do you get involved in your community? It looks different for everyone. Nas goes to the gym and enjoys having the freedom and flexibility to choose what she might like to do during the rest of the week. There’s no right or wrong way to connect with community. It’s...
It is your right to give feedback or make a complaint about the services you receive. When you talk about a problem or someone or something that makes you unhappy, it’s called a complaint. When you talk about something you think could be improved or done better, it’s...
On any given afternoon you will hear laughter from the garage of an Afford Supported Independent Living (SIL) home in Glen Alpine, NSW. It’s usually followed by cries of “go, go, go” as the residents of the house motivate each other to work out in the gym they...
Harmony Week recognises diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds. It’s on from Monday 20 to Sunday 26 March 2023. To participate, you can wear orange to show your support, or you can attend or even host a Harmony Week event. Here are...
