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August 5, 2016- Issue 66 Week 58
Afford Talent Shines At Q Theatre
In this Issue Page 1 • Afford Talent Shines At Q Theatre
Page 2 • Staff Profile • Introducing Staff Changes
Page 3 •Gold Coast Theme Park Adventure
Page 4 Recently Afford hosted the annual Afford’s Got Talent show at Joan Sutherland Centre’s Q Theatre in Penrith, showcasing the vast range of talent we have at Afford. The night started with a lovely barbeque dinner and a chance for our clients to socialise with different sites and featured 20 acts from our Lifestyle Centres and a special performance from our first ever DES client Rachel, who sung a beautiful version of ‘Part of your world’. The atmosphere was electric from everyone in the theatre and the audience were thoroughly entertained by all of the acts and even got involved dancing and singing in the crowd. A big ‘well done’ and ‘congratulations’ to all the stars who put on a wonderful show for the crowd, and to Rhiannon O’Brien for organising such a wonderful event. We look forward to seeing the great talent Afford will showcase next year!
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•Recognising Afford Superstars • Afford Selfies • Have A Laugh
Fun Fact Being a good singer isn’t a born trait. Studies show that most ‘bad’ singers can discern notes perfectly well, and have vocal ranges similar to good singers. All they really lack is training.
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Staff Profile
Introducing Staff Changes
Michelle Bell
Acting Carer Support and Events Coordinator Favourite Song: Imagine- John Lennon
Favourite Movie: Sound of music Favourite Hobbies: Gardening Favourite Foods: Italian If you could be an animal what would you be: A lion because I’ve already got the hair and they’re powerful animals What is your dream holiday destination: Visit the remote areas of Australia If you had the power what would you change about the world: People to believe in themselves and respect eachother What is the nicest thing someone has ever done for you: Tell me the truth If you had to teach something what would you teach:Kindness and respect Something no one knows about me:I have published a story in ABC- “Open Drum”
We would like to congratulate and give a warm welcome to the following staff members: Promotion: Kym Mafi – District Manager, Accommodation – started Monday, 1 August New Starters: Sonia Cavero – Casual Lifestyle Assistant – started Monday, 1 August Sheila Jemutai – Casual Lifestyle Assistant – started Tuesday, 2 August Sarah Chick – Casual Lifestyle Assistant – started Wednesday, 3 August Tiana Nesovic – Receptionist, Minchinbury – starting Monday, 15 August Casual to Perm Part-Time transitions: Lisa Chantler – Lifestyle Assistant, Jamisontown – started Monday, 1 August Matu Momo – Lifestyle Assistant, Penrith – started Monday, 1 August Raymond Kamara – Lifestyle Assistant, Chipping Norton – started Monday, 1 August MD Farhunar Rahman Khan – Lifestyle Assistant, Belmore – started Monday, 1 August Perpetua Anyaorah – Lifestyle Assistant, Condell Park – started Tuesday, 2 August Asghar Ali – Lifestyle Assistant, Belmore – started Tuesday, 2 August Tabassum Kibria – Lifestyle Assistant, Canley Vale – started Tuesday, 2 August Staff transfer Kim Snell – Lifestyle Assistant, Chipping Norton transferring to Penrith – starting Monday, 15 August STEP UP Enamul Mazumder – Acting Team Leader, Guildford – started Wednesday, 3 August Jayraj Chudasama – Acting Operations Coordinator - started Monday, 1 August - 5 September We are very pleased to be welcoming them to Afford and look forward to working with you all!
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Recognising Afford Superstars In 2015, Hien Vu completed her student work placement at Afford Guildford Lifestyle Centre. Her love for the clients and staff at Guildford grew more and more everyday so she decided to continue on volunteering at the site for another year and was eager to gain employment with Afford. During this time, Hien was offered a position as a Disability Support Worker for another provider. Hien turned down this offer as she patiently waited for an opportunity with Afford. In January 2016, her wishes finally came true when she was appointed a casual position at our Guildford site. Hien now enjoys working every day at Guildford and is waiting for an opportunity to become a permanent staff member. Congratulations on your employment with us and we are truly blessed to have someone as kind hearted as you working at Afford!
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In this Selfie Above: Guildford client Abdullrahman spending quality time with Peaches and George.
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