Our Services
To find out more, please contact our friendly Customer Care Team on:
1300 233 673 3 -7 Marieanne Place Minchinbury, 2770 NSW
Afford is a leading Australian not-for-profit disability organisation that has over 65 years’ experience in providing specialised and industry leading supports, that help everyone achieve their full potential at work, in life and everything in between. Services we offer include: Lifestyle Centres Community / Drop In Support Health and Wellness Programs – Club Afford Supported Holidays – Afford Getaways Shared Living – Afford Group Homes Short Term Accommodation (Overnight Respite) Daily Living Support – Household Cleaning and Yard Maintenance Finding and Keeping a Job – Supported and Open Employment, School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) Allied Health – Psychologists, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists Support Coordination
We help thousands of people every day with supports that are designed to allow you to explore your interests, do what you love, live comfortably, and have confidence in your abilities. Afford is proudly one of Sydney’s disability service providers of choice under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Your NDIS Partner
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Mission, Vision & values Afford Vision – Afford is the partner of choice, supporting people with disability to shape their own lives. Afford Mission – To provide innovative and flexible high quality support to enhance lifestyle, learning and vocational opportunities for people with disability, their families and carers.
Let Your Abilities Soar Afford has a whole-of-life approach to disability services. You are at the heart of all we do and we look forward to supporting you to explore your interests, do what you love, and live comfortably.
Afford Values – Integrity ‘Do what is right’ Our organisational and personal principles reflect the highest standards of ethics and honesty. We are personally accountable for our actions. Cooperation ‘Working together’ We encourage communication, working together with enthusiasm and appreciation; sharing information and supporting one another to create a positive environment for all. Empathy ‘Care for each other’ We show understanding for one another through our decisions, actions and words, and commit to appreciating the efforts of all. Respect ‘Value every person’ We treat our clients and each other with the highest degree of dignity, equality and respect, recognising the important contribution that diversity makes to the quality of operations and communities. Excellence ‘Do your very best’ We take pride in everything we do and strive to always do our best, taking personal responsibility for quality, innovation and excellence.
Develop your skills, Independence and have fun!
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Our Mission
Thousands of people every day trust Afford to provide support that achieves their goals
afford lifestyle centres Live the life you want at Afford. At Afford Lifestyle Centres, you’re in the driver’s seat:
community participation Afford Lifestyle Centres give you opportunities to learn, develop and explore the world around you.
Learn skills for life Make new friends and support networks Get out and about in the community Work with Afford on individualised plans right for you Afford create supports for the things that matter most to you, and that will achieve your goals Tailored activities that include everything from sensory programs, art and music therapy, through to swimming, fitness and all in between! Weekend and evening activities Accessible sites and resources
Afford has Lifestyle Centres in Ashfield, Belmore, Blacktown, Campbelltown, Canley Vale, Chipping Norton, Condell Park, Green Valley, Guildford, Jamisontown, Kings Park, Llandilo, Lurnea, Mount Druitt, Oran Park, Penrith, Prestons, and Windsor.Vale, Chipping Norton, Condell Park, Green Valley, Guildford, Jamisontown, Kings Park, Llandilo, Lurnea, Mount Druitt, Oran Park, Penrith, Prestons, and Windsor.
Community/drop in support We’re here to be a helping hand when and where you need it so that you can maintain your independence and everyday routines. Enjoy support: To learn general life skills, such as budgeting, safety skills, self-care and domestic skills With routines at home such as getting ready in the morning Outings to the museum, pool, club, parklands, or your favourite spots With meal planning and grocery shopping To get to and from appointments
And more! Whatever you want to see or do, our staff are there to help you get all that you want out of life with quality supports that suit your lifestyle.
Core Supports
Afford’s Community/Drop In Support lets you to live the life you want.
Club Afford Club Afford is an exclusive social club offered to members of the Afford Community.
Get active & be happy Club Afford is your key to a happier and healthier lifestyle.
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Have fun getting fit! Make new friends Enjoy new life experiences Get fit in inclusive and safe environments Learn about healthy eating habits Go on many exciting outings See more places across Sydney Take part in activities like: Gym and Personal Training Sessions Zumba Music Groups Aqua Aerobics Dance Class Bootcamp Walking Groups Art Clubs Hobby Groups Support Groups Social BBQs Regular fun social events on weeknights and weekends
As part of your membership to Club Afford you will receive your own Club Afford membership card with photo ID, a Club Afford polo shirt, drink bottle, lanyard and more goodies.
afford getaways Afford Getaways are supported holidays that give you the chance to get away for a short break, or longer, with support from your choice of Afford’s qualified staff.
Getaways are created based on your interests, skills and abilities Destinations chosen by you All the travel, accommodation and meals are arranged and included Friends can travel together Family can join the getaway too Choose your support staff to join you We can assist you with budgeting
All you have to do is sit back and enjoy!
Some of the places our Afford Getaways participants have been to include: Disneyland, USA Pacific Island Cruises Hawaii Fiji New Zealand Australian Farmstays The Hunter Valley Roar’n’Snore at Taronga Zoo
We will work with you to plan the holiday of your dreams, to anywhere you can imagine!
Club Afford & Afford Getaways
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The Afford Lifestyle Afford Group Homes are more than just bricks and mortar – they are designed to be your home complemented by whole-of-life disability supports.
shared living A place to call home. When you move-in to an Afford home, you become a part of a welcoming and encouraging community.
Our groups homes are filled with care, fond memories and the best quality formal and informal supports available within the disability sector.
A place you can call home Live independently - on your terms Your choices and privacy are respected Enjoy the company of housemates with similar interests and abilities Have access to public transport and community activities Receive support 24hrs a day, 7 days a week from Afford’s qualified and professional Lifestyle Assistants Have a say in styling common living areas Become and active member of the community 3-5 compatible housemates
More than just a home, an Afford Group Home is a family.
(overnight respite) Afford Respite offers a fun and inclusive environment for you to hang out with peers, meet different people, and have a go at new activities. • • • • •
Your home away from home to have a break from the everyday Build your independent living skills Enjoy the company of like-minded housemates Refresh and gain a new perspective Go to the zoo, movies, the pub or just chill out when life gets a little too hectic Afford’s short term accommodation homes are: Modern, fully accessible five-bedroom homes Large open plan kitchen, dining and lounge rooms Flat screen TVs, gaming consoles, computers and SmartBoards Outdoor area with undercover BBQs, settings and trampoline
Afford Respite offers a break that we all need.
Afford Living
short term accommodation
Household tasks Afford can help out with home and garden maintenance to make sure the environment around you is safe and homely.
Arrange cleaners for household upkeep
Supporting your Lifestyle Live independently with support when you need it. Afford can be your helping hand to get out and about or to help you live the life you want at home – on your terms.
Arrange gardeners to tend to your outdoor areas
support Coordination Coordinating support on your terms and at times that work for you
Afford’s Support Coordinators are your key to getting through the NDIS. They can: • Provide specialised advice about every element of the NDIS • Help you implement your NDIS Plan and reviews • Coordinate informal and mainstream supports, such as connecting you with service providers, job opportunities, Allied Health • Provide options to maintain supportive relationships • Resolve service delivery issues in both standard and complex situations • Assist in crisis situations • Enhance your understanding of the NDIS to better manage your Plan Afford Support Coordinators will ensure you get the support that’s right for you, when you need it, and how you want it.
allied health At Afford, we take a whole-of-life approach to disability supports. We can help you across all areas of your life – socially, at home, at work, and for your health and wellbeing. Afford’s specialist Allied Health Team is made up of Psychologists, Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists who provide both therapeutic and interventional supports that are tailored to the unique needs of clients.
Improve Health and Wellbeing Improve Relationships
»» Specialist Behavioural Intervention Support »» Develop Behaviour Managements Plans and training in Behaviour Management Strategies »» Individual Social Skills development Improve Daily Living
»» Individual Assessment, Training and Support (including assessment for Assistive Technology) »» Group and Individual Counselling »» Group and Individual Therapy
Home Supports
Under the NDIS, they are able to provide Capacity Building Support to:
supported employment Afford Business Solutions give you the opportunity to achieve your full potential and achieve work happiness in a role that suits your skills and fits in with your routine.
employment services Afford is proudly the largest employer of people with disability in Sydney. We know that there is a job out there that suits your unique abilities, and we give you the helping hand to find it.
Afford Australian Disability Enterprises (ADEs) are places where you can: Gain on-the-job training Earn your own money Enjoy work that interests you Develop skills in warehousing and packaging, administration, quality control or leadership Receive vocational support in gardening, cooking, and catering Have access to accredited training in Work Skills and Adult Education Be part of a fun and friendly environment Make new friends Have access to programs like Club Afford and Afford Carer Support Join events such as the Funathon, Annual Gala Ball and Afford’s Got Talent
Afford applies the highest standard of Workplace Health and Safety at all Afford Business Solutions based in Campbelltown, Ingleburn, Marrickville, Minchinbury, Minto and Prestons.
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Transition to Work (SLES) Moving from school into the workforce can be an exciting and challenging time. Afford can offer you a fun and engaging learning environment to help you succeed in work and life! Afford Transition to Work is specially designed for school leavers who want some guidance about their options for work. Afford can be your partner to make new connections, explore career opportunities and discover the path that’s right for you.
Strengthen your skills to enter the workforce Build up knowledge of workforce principles, such as being on time, personal presentation, and working with others Building confidence in your abilities and communication skills Find work experience in fields that interest you, including on the job support
We engage and maintain relationships with a large network of schools and workplaces within our community, to ensure that the progress you make is meaningful and lasting.
Finding and Keeping a Job
Afford offers Transition to Work supports (SLES – School Leaver Employment Supports) through our YESS (Your Employment Support Service) program in fun and supportive environments in Bankstown, Fairfield, Blacktown, Liverpool, Minchinbury, Ingleburn, Prestons, Marrickville, Penrith and Riverstone.
open employment Every person has special talents and Afford Employment Consultants are willing to listen and support you to achieve your work goals. There is a job out there for you and sometimes you just need extra help to find it.
open employment We can organise work experience and on-the-job training with employers who understand your needs and your work aspirations. Let us be your partner to find your perfect role.
Afford has helped hundreds of job seekers find roles that are ideally suited to their individual abilities and personal interests.
Identify your job goals Focus on what you want to do and what you do well Explore work experience opportunities Secure a full-time or part-time role, a traineeship or apprenticeship or a supported position Find job training and skills development programs to prepare you for work life Get help with resume writing and preparing for interviews Seek post-placement support to ensure the role is meeting your expectations Connect with services, such as physiotherapy, psychological counselling, pain management, financial counselling or help to access the community
Afford Employment consultants are located in Blacktown, Liverpool, Bankstown and Fairfield.
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“The Gala Ball was the best day in my life” Toby, Afford Client
“I like exercise and going to places like swimming and bowling and aqua golf. I love walking.” Deemara, Afford Client
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LET YOUR ABILITIES SOAR
1300 233 673 3 Marieanne Pl, Minchinbury, NSW 2770 Australia
www.afford.com.au
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