2015 - 2016 Highlights

ORGANISATIONAL GROWTH

Completed build of 7 new group homes in Penrith area

Opened new Lifestyle Centre in Belmore Opened new Lifestyle Centre in Oran Park Opened new Lifestyle Centre in Narellan Opened new Lifestyle Centre in Eschol Park Opened new Lifestyle Centre in Rouse Hill

Opened new Lifestyle Centre in Lurnea Opened new Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) in Campbelltown Build of 5 further Group Homes in progress in Penrith area in Belmore, Llandilo, Canley Vale & Campbelltown Opened 4 new 'Club Afford' hubs providing exciting lifestyle programs including fitness and weekend trips away Commenced redevelopment of our 22 hectare super site at Cherrywood Comprehensive Property Maintenance Program commenced across all operational and investment properties

MARKETING AFFORD

We rebranded across all separate operating divisions of Afford We relaunched our website including an NDIS planning tool developed with NDS funding

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Implemented the new version of CIMs/Nav - the premier NDIS IT solution in Australia

Developed key bespoke functionality in CIMs/Nav to support our high quality operations

AWARDS

Awarded Employer of Choice for the Macarthur Region at the Macarthur Business Awards

Afford Bankstown and Fairfield Disability Employment Services achieved a 5 star rating for producing exceptional employment outcomes

LIFESTYLE CENTRES

Client services (Lifestyle Centres/Day Programs, Accommodation, Respite) revenue grew by 23% Lifestyle Centres welcomed over 100 new clients Client exits from Lifestyle Centres reduced by 45%

2015 - 2016 Highlights

CLIENT AND CARERS SERVICES

We hosted our first Annual Gala Ball which was attended by over 700 clients, carers and supporters We launched ‘Afford Getaways’ with over 100 clients visiting Disneyland, Gold Coast, Darwin and enjoying a number of cruises

We launched our ‘Afford Carers’ Programs with numerous fun events for carers including Harbour Cruises, Paddle Steamer cruises and themed restaurant dinners

We sold 700 Christmas Hampers packed in our Australian Disability Enterprises (ADE) with all products produced by ADEs Launched Club Afford which offers a range of activities, outings and healthy living options to members Staged annual Afford’s Got Talent at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith

FUNDRAISING

Grew fundraising income by 15%

STAFF

Staff turnover reduced by 35%

Introduced ELMO eLearning for majority of training requirements Expanded First Aid, Manual Handling, Driver Training and various complex health needs programs

PROFIT AND GROWTH

Operating profit from normal operations improved by over $5 million

Capital funding and profit on sale of property generated $1.5 million Lifestyle Centres and ADEs were profitable at the bottom line for the first time

Paid down $12 million of debt

Large management restructure with savings reinvested in frontline staff

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

Established ‘The Crew’ – Afford’s first mowing service – and won the tender for maintenance contracts for the Department of Housing

COMMUNITY GRANTS

Secured close to $500,000 Government Community Partnerships Grants to enhance Afford facilities and services for clients