Staff Matters
September 18, 2015 - Issue 22 Week 11
Community Grant for AFFORD
In this Issue Page 1 • Community Grant for AFFORD
Page 2 • Staff Profile • Nathan Finds His Passion • Michelle Flynn
Page 3 • Mater Dei Dinner • Cherrywood Artists
Page 4 Pictured above: Linda Downey and Paul Mitchell
Recently AFFORD received a total of $6,100 from Bankstown City Council in the Community Grants Program for 2015-2016. The cheque was presented to Paul Mitchell from Condell Park Day Program by the Mayor of Bankstown, Linda Downey. These funds will be utilized for many community activities such as social outings and sporting activities for many people with disabilities. Bankstown City Council are great supporters of AFFORD and over the years they have enabled AFFORD to provide many great social activities and community participation opportunities to our customers, greatly enhancing the quality of life for these participants and their families.
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• Guildford Bocce Stars • AFFORD Selfies • Have A Laugh
AFFORD Fact In January 1994, FODI Engineering Services began operations from the Liverpool Factory, commencing with the manufacture of components for the hydraulic industry – mainly hose fittings, manifolds and sub plates.
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September 18, 2015 - Issue 22
Staff Profile
Nathan Finds His Passion
David Farrell
Lifestyle Assistant Mt Druitt Day Program Favourite Song: Swing Life Away - Rise Against Favourite Movie: Step Brothers Favourite Hobbies: Sports and Music Favourite Foods: Any Mexican or Italian dish If you could be an animal what would you be: King of the jungle (lion) What is your dream holiday destination: Amsterdam What would you do if you won Lotto: I would buy an island and build resorts and have my family and friends run them If you had the power what would you change about the world: I would create world peace What is the nicest thing someone has ever done for you: My sister bought me a ticket home from Europe If you had to teach something what would you teach: How to be a P.E Teacher Something no one knows about me: I’ve ridden a wild emu
One of our ICBM clients, Nathan recently had the opportunity to enjoy a horse and cart experience. Narelle O’Kell, the staff member who works with him, is the president of RDA (Riding for the Disabled) Nepean and is able to provide exclusive access for Nathan to enjoy this experience. Nathan does not cope well in crowds so having this exclusive opportunity has given him time to familiarise himself with the property. Nathan has now chosen to volunteer for RDA on weekends and is also willing to experience crowded situations because of the love he has now developed for riding and caring for the RDA horses as a result of this great opportunity.
Meet Michelle Flynn Michelle Flynn is the latest addition to the AFFORD team. Michelle is the new Promotions and Marketing Officer for AFFORD and she is making the rounds of our Day Programs and factories to learn more about the business. Michelle previously worked for TAFE for a number of years and we are very pleased to welcome her to AFFORD!
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September 18, 2015 - Issue 22
Mater Dei Dinner AFFORD staff recently got all glammed up to enjoy a night out last week at the Mater Dei School Foundation Dinner at The Cube, Campbelltown Catholic Club. AFFORD were Bronze sponsors at the event which was attended by over 900 people and raised $248,000. The fabulous Daryl Braithwaite and his band provided the entertainment which included popular hits such as ‘Howzat’, ‘The Horses’, and ‘As the days go by’. A big thank you to all the staff who attended to support AFFORD on the night - everyone looked fabulous. Pictured above: Some of the staff who attended the dinner looking very glamorous
Cherrywood Create Art Masterpieces Over the last few months a group of customers at Cherrywood have worked on a very important art project. Customers worked on an art project to create an individual art piece that they will be able to proudly display in their new group homes at Thornton Estate. A ceremony was held on the 27th August to celebrate the completion of their art masterpieces with their families invited to join in the celebrations. Steve Herald also attended to present customers with their certificates. Some of the artworks were really fantastic and there are definitely some budding artists amongst the customers at Cherrywood. Customers who participated in the art project included Daryl Buckley, Ken Richards, Andrew Bryson, Jodie Stitt, Toby Roberts, Mark Tassaker, Lynette Murray, Kim Wright, Wesley Groves, Laurie Camilleri, Steven Sardelic, Stanley Quarmby, Colleen Wall and Michael Tierney. Pictured above top: the artworks on display and bottom: the customers proudly display their certificates
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September 18, 2015 - Issue 22
Guildford Bocce Stars Guildford Day Program have been attending Bocce as part of their community participation activities program. We are pleased to announce our Guildford Bocce stars were recently featured in a write up in the Club Marconi Wire magazine! Congratulations and go team Guildford! It’s great to see AFFORD customers recognised when out and about in the community.
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In this Selfie Above: Michelle Jeffery, Wendy Bricknell and Pat Marshall getting ready for the Hippy Disco
Please send in your selfies to Deb Fucci
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