Staff Matters July 17, 2020 Issue 266 Week 3
CARING ABOUT OUR STAFF
KEEPING COVID SAFE Our priority at this time across all services is the prevention of COVID-19 through reinforcement of infection control protocols for all clients, staff and visitors. Over the past few months, Afford have continued to operate safely and adapted to the new working conditions in the typical Afford Way, with resilience, professionalism and positivity. As the best trained staff in the sector, we have introduced new and innovative ways to continue to deliver our exceptional services, while keeping our clients safe.
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Keeping COVID Safe Trivia Swag Selfie
We have made sure that we have ample gloves, masks, sanitiser and a non-invasive thermometer at each site. Also adding extra thermometers to each vehicle across all states. We have all been working together to support each other through a challenging period. Please be reassured that we are treating this pandemic with the utmost seriousness while maintaining our commitment to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of our clients, staff and visitors.
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Afford Academy Launches
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Afford Academy Launches Cont.
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Tax Time: How to Access Your PAYG Summary
Staff Profile
Handyman Timetable Selfies of the Week Upcoming Events Trivia Answer
We need to continue being vigilant and make sure that the following procedures and protocols are followed and reinforced for the safety of clients and staff: • Regular hand washing and sanitising.
• Correct sneezing and coughing etiquette. • Correct use of Personal Protective Equipment. • Thorough cleaning of facilities, equipment, surfaces and utensils. If your site needs to get any extra PPE, please speak to your Team leader or ADE supervisors. All staff are encouraged to remain updated by monitoring their states official health website -www.health.gov.au and talk to your supervisors for support.
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STAFF PROFILE NAME: Fatima Fernandes POSITION: Lifestyle Assistant LOCATION: Chipping Norton Day Program
July 17, 2020 Issue 266
AFFORD ACADEMY LAUNCHES!
Afford Academy will change the future of Afford. Already recognised as an employer of choice for the many great benefits Afford has to offer staff. This will now include having the best training in the disability sector, moving forward Afford Academy will ensure all Team Leaders and District Managers have the best training available to them by delivering a unique intensive program for leaders to teach, guide, support and equip them to do their jobs with confidence. This will make a difference by empowering those around them and make a positive impact on our client’s lives.
FAVOURITE MUSIC/SONG? Next - Wifey
Afford Academy will launch its first team leadership 4 step training program on the 27th of July.
FAVOURITE MOVIE? All Fast and the Furious series
The program will cover the topics:
FAVOURITE HOBBIES? Reading books, gardening, going on long drives in my pimped out cars
• Business/Financial Management
FAVOURITE FOODS? Love all foods I can’t choose
• Client Management
IF YOU COULD BE AN ANIMAL, WHAT WOULD YOU BE? An eagle so I can fly around the world with the best views
• Personal Development
WHAT IS YOUR DREAM HOLIDAY DESTINATION? Egypt IF YOU HAD THE POWER, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE ABOUT THE WORLD? No hate or violence IF YOU HAD TO TEACH SOMETHING, WHAT WOULD YOU TEACH? Don’t judge before getting to know people first SOMETHING NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT ME? Can’t stand planes I hate going on them
• Strategic Management • Staff Management • Step by Step ‘How-to’s’ • Basic Computer Skills and Office Hacks Staff will start by attending a 5 day intensive training workshop followed by 5 days of ‘shadowing’ an experienced Team Leader to reenforce training learnt throughout the program. During the workshop staff will learn a number of valuable skills such as: • Leading • Customer Service • Financial Ownership • Accountability • Delegation • Motivation and Team Work • Strategic Thinking • Planning and Delivery • Communication • High Performance • Solution Based Mindset Once staff complete the 10 days of training and shadowing, they will move into the role with support. New leaders will have on-call specialist support from a dedicated team for 2 months to implement training and learning as well as being able to reach out to other leaders on the program. After 2 months they will attend a 1-day refresher and 1-day of assessment to test applied learnings. Successful completion of the program and pass mark on assessment will then be celebrated with an official Afford Academy Graduation!
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July 17, 2020 Issue 266
AFFORD ACADEMY LAUNCHES CONT.
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July 17, 2020 Issue 266
Staff Matters TAX TIME: HOW TO ACCESS YOUR PAYG SUMMARY
All staff were sent an email last Friday 10/07/2020 which included important information from Payroll regarding your tax return. If you have not read this email yet please check it now so you understand the below steps. Your PAYG Summary is ready to download now, tax time is here and it is important you understand how to access your PAYG summary in order to submit your tax return. So read the instructions below and get your tax return done and dusted! How to access your payment summary: 1. Sign in to your myGov account on www.my.gov.au or click on Create an account if you do not have an account. 2. You will need to ensure the Australian Taxation Office is linked to your myGov account. Click on Australian Taxation Office under Your services 3. You will see the income you have earned from your employer for the financial year, and the tax that has been withheld. You can print your Income statement by clicking on the arrow on the right hand side. This will bring up more details and you can click on Print-friendly version. For further information, please refer to the ATO website. https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Working/Working-as-an-employee/Accessing-your-payment-summary/#Howtoacc essyourincomestatement .
Handyman Timetable Meet Our Handyman Tahier
Our Handy Man, Tahier, will be at the following sites this week: - Monday 20th July:
Mount Druitt & St Marys
- Tuesday 21st July:
Billabong, Dolphin & Empire
- Wednesday 22nd July: Minto ADE, Ingleburn ADE & Prestons ADE - Thursday 23rd July:
Windsor & True Blue
- Friday 24th July:
Weekly catch up & urgent requests
SELFIES OF THE WEEK
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Pawsome Se lfi Park LSA, A e Above: Oran m Cherrywoo an Prasad at the d Friendsh ip farm!
UPCOMING EVENTS DATE:
EVENT:
17th July
National Pyjama Day
24th July
Stress Down Day
26th July
Crazy Hair Day
1-31st July
Dry July
A: Clouds
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