Staff Matters
October 23, 2015 - Issue 27 Week 16
AFFORD Plant Green Thumbs Program
In this Issue Page 1 • AFFORD Plant Green Thumbs Program
Page 2 • Staff Profile • Christmas Poster Compettion
Page 3 • A Berri Good Time At Camp • Shaking It Like Shakira
On Tuesday, 20 October a tree planting ceremony was held at the AFFORD Minchinbury factory to launch our new Green Thumbs Program supported by the SUEZ Community Grant. The garden looks to grow vegetables, herbs and fruits which will then be used as part of the Healthy Lifestyles Cooking Program for clients in our day centres. Customers will also have the opportunity to develop, re-spawn and maintain sustainable composting and overall maintenance of the community garden. Geoff Gerard, SUEZ NSW Infrastructure Sales Manager, is delighted to support a local organisation that both develops environmental awareness and inspires participation in sustainable activities through education, stating that, “AFFORD provides a safe supportive space for those with a disability to learn about environmental sustainability along with basic life skills in the outdoors”. A huge thankyou to SUEZ for their ongoing support with this $4,800 Grant that will provide valuable funds for AFFORD to purchase equipment, seedlings, plants and other garden care products for use by participants of the Green Thumbs initiative.
T 02 8805 3700 E info@afford.com.au 12 Marieanne Place, Minchinbury 2770 afford.com.au
Page 4 • Exploring The Great Outdoors • AFFORD Selfies • Have A Laugh
AFFORD Fact In 1998, A major initiative was undertaken to implement an Independent Living Skills Program at Cherrywood. Following intensive training the transition was achieved when four Residents moved into a community house purchased by the Foundation at Mt Pleasant.