Carer Connections Edition 30 by Afford

CARER CONNECTIONS Edition 30 - December 2020

TAKE A BREAK THIS CHRISTMAS Are you looking for a break over Christmas? Afford’s Short Term Accommodation services are open over the Christmas period! At Afford we value not only our clients but also the dedicated carers and family members who support them. Short Term Accommodation services can strengthen a family’s ability to care for a family member with a disability and stay together as a family. That’s why we offer a respite program that provides quality, short term accommodation in a comfortable and relaxed environment where your loved one will be well looked after. Our welcoming respite, short stay accommodation centres are a relaxed stay for people with a disability for a weekend or a few weeks. Our dedicated respite staff have created a retreat for our clients where they can meet new people and try new activities in a safe and comfortable ‘home away from home’ environment. If you have work commitments or other arrangements this Christmas, take advantage of our Short Term Accommodation options and feel secure knowing that your loved one is supported in every way. What’s included? •2 4/7 hours staffed, fully furnished, self-contained, accessible house •A ll meals provided throughout the day including breakfast, lunch, dinner, morning and afternoon tea •F un activities including lunches, concerts, football, fetes etc •A mazing meals with the ‘cooking up a storm’ program •P ersonal care and support throughout the day and night •A secure and vibrant community where all of our residents needs are met each and every day Join us for an Afford Short Term Accommodation break this Christmas. Contact our Customer Care team on 1300 233 673 or visit www.afford.com.au/services/short-termaccommodation/

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CARER CONNECTIONS Edition 30 Zlike us on facebookZ share your thoughts and ask other carers for advice Did you know Afford has a Facebook page dedicated to our carers? It’s your go to for connecting with other carers in the Afford community. Head over and give our page a like! www.facebook.com/AffordCarers

4-INGREDIENT CHRISTMAS FUDGE Make a delicious Christmas treat! INGREDIENTS • 500g white chocolate •2 00g sweetened

condensed milk • 100g dried cranberries • 80g pistachios INSTRUCTIONS • Line the base and sides of a 20cm square cake tin with baking paper. • Break the white chocolate into pieces and place into a small saucepan. • Add the condensed milk and cook, stirring, over a medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring regularly until the mixture is melted and smooth. • Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the cranberries and pistachios. Quickly stir combine. • Pour the mixture into the prepared cake tin and place it into the fridge for a minimum of 8 hours (preferably overnight) to set. • Remove the fudge from the tin and cut into small pieces.

Hot tips! •U se a good-quality white chocolate. • Leave baking paper hanging over the sides of the tin to help remove the fudge once set. • It’s important to work quickly when adding the cranberries and pistachios and when pouring into a baking pan as the surface will begin to firm quite quickly. • This is a soft fudge recipe so it’s important to leave it for at least 8 hours or overnight to completely set.

This recipe is thanks to New Idea Food and can be found on their website here: https://bit.ly/2VSmqqr

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CARER CONNECTIONS Edition 30 CARERS EVENTS TAKE OFF! With the recent lifting of restrictions, we are delighted to get together with our carers and hold carers events again! Our sites have been holding a number of amazing dinners, spa days, cruises and luncheons for our carers to reconnect after months of isolation. At Afford we recognise and celebrate the incredible role carers play in the lives of our clients and the community. It takes energy, dedication, strength and selflessness to be a primary carer. We understand that assisting individuals to achieve their goals extends beyond traditional disability supports. It also involves supporting the people around them. That’s why Afford across Australia regularly host carers events. Carers events provide families, friends and carers with the chance to come together to talk with Afford staff about disability supports relevant to their loved ones. These events are also an opportunity to socialise with others who have shared life experiences. “Carers function for Nowra/Worrigee group home and day program went really well today. Carers loved the fresh seafood and we found out why it’s called Pelican Point,” said District Manager for Illawarra and Goulburn, Kathy Bullock. Our Carer Support Program offers a wide range of opportunities to meet other carers and form new friendships in a relaxed and welcoming environment where they can share experiences and advice. We provide carers the opportunity to take some time-out for themselves and enjoy: • Therapeutic Massages • Yoga and Relaxation • NDIS Planning • Health and Wellbeing • Social Events Afford’s Carer Support Program supports over 600 carers, and we go above and beyond to support our clients, taking a holistic approach to assist families and carers maintain the best possible service for our clients. Looking after the well-being of our carers is important. Supporting carers means that every individual we support receives exceptional care throughout their life. When carers are well-rested, strategies and routines established by Afford can continue at home. We’ve created an Afford Carers Facebook page and encourage all Carers to join to stay connected with the Afford Carer Community. www.facebook.com/AffordCarers

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CARER CONNECTIONS Edition 30

check out these upcoming carers events Even in these times carers can still connect with each other and find support via online events!

ONLINE EVENTS Event Free 60-Minute Online Virtual Yoga Multiple Dates Multiple Times Online Register via Eventbrite

DETAILS Cost - FREE By Home Yoga for All Levels Join our free live 60-minute virtual online yoga class with instructor Kadisha Aburub! Free Yoga Class and Online Yoga for Beginners! Wellness has always been an important issue for us. COVID-19 has resulted in more and more people staying home, and gyms/yoga studios closing down. We want to better the experience for live streaming exercising as well as tackling the growing problem of loneliness. Register via Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3pPSvNb

ONLINE DETAILS EVENTS Cost - FREE Event

ONLINE EVENTS Event

Virtual No Waste Cook Club

Christmas Carols Concert

Multiple Dates Multiple Times Online via Zoom

By Open Table Our Virtual No Waste Cook Club workshop will help you reduce your food waste at home. Join us for interactive activities to help you learn about food waste, composting as well as make something delicious, which you can eat yourself or share with family and friends!

Sunday 20th December 7:30PM 9:00PM

DETAILS Cost - FREE By Unley Park Baptist Hear wonderful music celebrating the meaning of Christmas that comes through the gift of Jesus. Join us live online at https://live.upbc.org.au

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Looking for a job that will be right for you? With the support of our experienced team, you can find the job that’s right for you, a job where you will gain new skills, feel valued, a job that lets you earn money and be in control of your life. Afford is proud to offer the following employment services: - Disability Employment Service (DES) - Supported Employment (ADE) - School Leaver Employment Support (SLES)

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Call our friendly Supported Employment team today on: 1300 233 673 or visit www.afford.com.au/services/work/ Answer: Teeth

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