Staff Matters July 26, 2019 Issue 215 Week 4
CARING ABOUT OUR STAFF
TEAM PLAY THE AFFORD WAY!
In This Issue
In the Afford Spirit, Caboolture staff have banded together and formed their own netball team, ‘The Affordians’ to promote a healthy lifestyle, work/life balance and bonding over team goals!
Team Play The Afford Way!
The team came to be when LSA, Joanna Clarke, put out the call in May to see if anyone was interested in playing. From this, there was a great response, with 9 people wanting to sign up for the team.
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Joke of The Week
It has been a great start with the Affordians forging a great team bond and meeting twice a week for training and a laugh.
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Quick Guide To Accessing CIMS Welcome New Appointments
The excitement of the game has spilled over to our clients, with our Caboolture group home residents often coming along and joining in on team training as a form of team exercise and to get out and about in the community. The residents from College and Atkins Group Homes absolutely love being part of the Affordians and look forward to training each week.
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• Bernadette Van Zyl (Lifestyle Assistant)
Hawks Blind AFL Launch Reminder
Afford Staff Stress Less Upcoming Events Selfies of the Week Afford Trivia Answer
The Afford Tribe who are currently playing are:
• Joanna Clarke (Lifestyle Assistant)
Afford Trivia
• Joe-Marie Van Zyl (District Manager) • Kathryn Onaghise (Lifestyle Assistant)
• Kristie Hickey (Team Leader) • Maria McRoy (Team Leader) • Rhiannon Newton (Lifestyle Assistant) • Sarah Bryant (Lifestyle Assistant) • Tayla Lacey (Lifestyle Assistant) The Affordians play every Wednesday night at Caboolture Indoor Sports Center, participating in their own time. Most players have never played netball or have played previously but not for a long time – adding to the fun for all. “Each game the team has gotten better and we have continued to work on our teamwork skills which has been seen by our scores.” – Kristie Hickey. This is a great example of the Afford Way, where we are a family and support each other to work hard and play hard!
AFFORD TRIVIA
In 1967 we changed our name from the Poliomyelitis and Physically Handicapped Society to?
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STAFF PROFILE NAME: Sarah Pottage POSITION: Occupational Therapist LOCATION: QLD SOUTH FAVOURITE SONG? Superstition - Stevie Wonder FAVOURITE MOVIE? Bridesmaids FAVOURITE HOBBIES? Paddleboarding & reading FAVOURITE FOODS? Thai IF YOU COULD BE AN ANIMAL WHAT WOULD YOU BE? A cat WHAT IS YOUR DREAM HOLIDAY DESTINATION? Maldives & Bora Bora
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QUICK GUIDE TO ACCESSING CIMS
Liveware CIMSability and NAV are systems used across our company on a daily basis. These systems have helped transform the way our staff record and have access to important information needed in order to complete our jobs correctly. Liveware CIMSability and NAV are systems used across our company on a daily basis. These systems have helped transform the way our staff record and have access to important information needed in order to complete our jobs correctly. The systems offer ease of use, good financial control and accessibility from portable devices. In order to access the systems on your portable devices, you must ensure you use this link: https://cimsability.afford.com. au/cims Staff are to log in with their username and password set-up by IT. Staff are able to also access their emails on a portable or uncommon device by following the below steps: • Ensure you have a working internet connection • Open Internet Browser (e.g. Safari for iPhone users or Internet Explorer/Chrome)
• Go to: https://mail.afford.com.au/owa • Log in with your username and password
IF YOU HAD THE POWER WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE ABOUT THE WORLD? No more war IF YOU HAD TO TEACH SOMETHING WHAT WOULD YOU TEACH? Occupational Therapy SOMETHING NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT ME? I was UK silver medalist in Karate when I was 15
We would like to congratulate the following Affordians on their new appointment: • Kylie Deushian - Team Leader, Far West • Kathryne Zietsman - Cutomer Care Manager, VIC
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Staff Matters HAWKS BLIND AFL LAUNCH
Afford are thrilled to have established our partnerships with the Hawthorn Hawks, who share our vision to encourage inclusivity and acceptance. The partnership also encourages healthy lifestyles and opportunities for people living with disability across Victoria. Hawthorn Hawks and Afford proudly launched an exciting new game of AFL Blind; allowing players who are blind, or vision impaired to participate in the game they love. This is an amazing initiative which highlights that every person, of every ability, has the chance to live their dreams and achieve their goals with innovation and the right supports and opportunities. Afford is proud to be supporting this new competition with the Hawks. At the AFL Blind Hawks team launch event, Afford provided players with an overview of the various supports available under the NDIS and emphasised the organisation’s commitment to being a partner for every individual to achieve their goals, both sporting and under the NDIS. The AFL Blind competition has kicked off with a round robin tournament. Cebby Johnson is one of the players who has been a friend of the Hawks since sharing his Cyril Rioli obsession back in 2017. In August last year, Cebby fell through a roof, tragically losing his eyesight – totally and permanently. A promising athlete in his youth, it seemed football was now out of the question. That was until 14-year-old was called into the Hawks’ team meeting by Alastair Clarkson and announced as Hawthorn’s first AFL Blind player. Afford is known for going beyond traditional disability supports to ensure that every individual has the chance to let their talents and abilities soar! Partnering with inclusive organisations, such as the Hawthorn Hawks Football Club, will encourage greater inclusiveness and diversity in sport and the wider community.
Reminder!
Staff are reminded about the importance of fuelling their Afford branded vehicles with the correct fuel.
• ALL vehicles must be filled with the correct petrol
• Do not put diesel in an unleaded vehicle or unleaded in diesel
• Staff are reminded on what to do IF the vehicle has been fuelled with the incorrect fuel:
- DO NOT start the car or move it to and contact the Team Leader immediately.
• If you are unsure of the petrol type, please CHECK do not GUESS
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AFFORD STAFF STRESS LESS To coincide with National Stress Down Day, Afford Head Office Staff had their monthly massage visit, as a way to unwind, de-stress and relax. Taking time to look after employees’ physical and mental wellbeing has been found to increase productivity in the workplace. As an Employer of Choice, Afford has incorporated regular massages into the work life of all staff and is pleased to provide the Afford Tribe with opportunities to take advantage of this employee health and wellbeing initiative. It’s important to take time for ourselves, and take time to recharge. If we don’t take some time to relax, you are more likely to experience problems such as: • Memory problems • Poor judgement • Inability to concentrate • Depression • Frustration • Feeling overwhelmed • Irritability • Anxiety • Chest Pains • Skin problems • Problems sleeping • Demotivated and much more!! Don’t forget to book in your next massage and stress less!
SELFIES OF THE WEEK
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Pawsome Se lfie Above: Senior LSA Southp ort, Cassand ra Hicks with Mia (S outhport cl ient's therapy do g).
UPCOMING EVENTS DATE:
EVENT:
1-31 July
Dry July
1-31 July
JulEYE
28 July
National Tree Day
28 July - 4 August
Donate Life Week
Afford Trivia Answer: The Foundation For Disabled!
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