Staff Matters
July 3, 2015 - Issue 11 Week 1
New Computer System for AFFORD In this Issue Page 1 • New Computer System
Page 2 • Staff Profile • AFFORD Disco
Page 3 With the introduction of the NDIS on the horizon AFFORD has completed a review of current IT systems. It was discovered during the review that both the current information system (ACED) and JIWA are not compatible under the NDIS model and it would be too expensive to adjust the systems to meet the new requirements. A tender process was then undertaken for a new system with more than 15 applicants, some from overseas, which were then narrowed down to 2 finalists. From the final two the clear winner was Liveware CIMsability as it was able to do almost everything on the AFFORD wishlist. It is easy to use, offers good financial control and is accessible from portable devices. It also offers an all in one solution covering finance, ADE and client services as part of the package. It achieves this by using Microsoft Dynamics NAV as its backbone, with real time rostering and award interpretation using Nav’s processing power. Their head office is in NSW with staff in the greater Western Sydney area which makes support so much easier. The Board has approved the new system and it is anticipated that it will be implemented by 1st November 2015 which will make life easier under the NDIS.
T 02 8805 3700 E info@afford.com.au 12 Marieanne Place, Minchinbury 2770 afford.com.au
• Renee’s TAFE Award • Condell Park Anti Bullying
Page 4 • TTW Morning Tea • AFFORD Selfies • Have a Laugh
AFFORD Fact In 1953 AFFORD purchased a property, “Elamang” at Milson Point. It was purchased primarily as a hostel for NSW country people who had contracted polio. It also had a salt water harbour pool which was used for hydrotherapy.