Staff Matters November 29, 2019 Issue 233 Week 22
CARING ABOUT OUR STAFF IDPWD – EMPOWERING LEADERS ACROSS AFFORD Next Tuesday on the 3rd of December, we celebrate International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD)! It is a day dedicated to the celebration of the achievements of people living with disabilities across the globe. This year’s theme for International Day of People with Disability for 2019 is: 'Promoting the participation of persons with disabilities and their leadership'.
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At Afford we pride ourselves on offering people of all abilities the opportunity to upskill and take on leadership roles. This year we have seen an amazing transformation in our Australian Disability Enterprises (ADEs) with a huge focus on our Supported Employees and empowering them to do things they never thought possible.
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One of the ways we encourage this is through a Leadership Program, which was introduced across our ADEs. Employees are offered opportunities to learn new skills and progress into leadership roles at their site. Our ADE Leadership Program is important, as it gives everyone the chance to develop their skills for greater job satisfaction and work progression. The eight-week Afford Leadership Program is run in partnership with Nepean Community College. It covers a range of topics including, working effectively with others, developing strategies to respond to routine workplace issues, interacting with others in the workplace and learning to become a role model for peers.
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Lourdes has been with Afford for many years and has participated in the Leadership Program. Through various Afford directed opportunities, Lourdes has been able to realise her dream of working in a leadership role in the Minchinbury ADE. She has completed the Employment Work Skills Program developed by TAFE NSW and Afford and has renewed her skills in the Afford Leadership program. Today, Lourdes is a valued Team Leader at our Minchinbury ADE, who serves as a mentor for her team. She offers her team encouragement and support throughout the production process. She is committed to delivering jobs on time, providing a positive and productive environment to get the best out of her team. Lourdes is a shining example of the valuable contribution people of all abilities make to the Australian workforce. We are proud to champion choice, respect, and inclusion for Australians living with a disability. Our supports, services and wholeof-life approach to supports, aims to empower every individual to achieve their goals with Afford!
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