Staff Matters
November 18, 2016- Issue 80 Week 20
Group Homes Officially Open For Business
In this Issue Page 1 • Group Homes Officially Open For Business
Page 2 • Staff Profile • Windsor Client, Scott Awarded Best In Section • The Afford Lifestyle
Page 3 • TTW Have A Blast At Berri • TTR Superstar, Lynette, Walks It Out For Charity
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Last Friday marked the official opening of 3 our new group homes in Penrith. The devolution of the Cherrywood Village has been planned for many years now and for the residents who have transitioned into the new group homes, the move has proved to be a huge success, giving them a chance to get more actively involved within their local community and an opportunity to live more independently and learn more household chores such as washing clothes, cooking meals and watering their plants. Afford were privileged to have The Hon. MP, Stuart Ayres and the NSW Government Minister for Disability Services, John Ajaka present in opening the ceremony which started with a lovely tour around the new homes by our residents, a lovely speech and the unveiling of the plaque. Everyone who attended had a great time sharing laughs over a nice spread of delicious treats and drinks.
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• Ali Secures Employment Thanks To Bankstown DES • Afford Selfies • Have A Laugh
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November 18, 2016 - Issue 80
Staff Profile
Windsor Client, Scott Awarded Best In Section
Maddison Haines
Congratulations to Scott Jeffery from Windsor Lifestyle Centre for winning the ‘Best in Section’ award at Macquarie Towns Arts Society.
Lifestyle Assistant Chipping Norton Lifestyle Centre Favourite Song: You are my Sunshine.
Favourite Movie: Mean girls. Favourite Hobbies: Going on bush walk. Favourite Foods: Chocolate. If you could be an animal what would you be: A dog. What is your dream holiday destination: England. If you had the power what would you change about the world: World peace. What is the nicest thing someone has ever done for you: Support in times of need. If you had to teach something what would you teach: Manners. Something no one knows about me: I’m obsessed with animals.
Scott spent many fun and happy hours participating in this program and it paid off for him which is evident from the lovely masterpiece her created. This award was sponsored by Nova Employment, and was the first time that Scott had entered in this Spring Affair Art Exhibition. Well done Scotty.
The Afford Lifestyle
This week saw a lucky group of internal and external clients touch down in Melbourne for a four day Phillip Island getaway. Clients had a ball experiencing the iconic wildlife, stunning white beaches and hi-octane motor sports. For further information on up and coming Afford Getaways please contact Paul Mitchell via paul.mitchell@afford.com.au.
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November 18, 2016 - Issue 80
TTW Have A Blast At Berri
Recently Afford TTW visited NSW sport and recreational camp at Berri as part of their program to help clients gain confidence and self-esteem with independence and team building exercises. The camp was funded by the TTW Trivia night fundraiser, meaning our clients could attend the camp without any huge out of pocket expenses. Our clients enjoyed a wide range of activities including canoeing, archery, rock wall climbing, swimming, basketball, cricket, sitting around campfires with marshmallows and eating fantastic food. The clients all loved the activities and confidence they have gained at the camp and are excited to attend the next annual event. A big thankyou goes to all trainees and staff involved in making it something to remember for our clients and again to all those who donated items for the raffle and giveaways on the Trivia night which funded the event.
TTR Superstar, Lynette, Walks It Out For Charity
Recently TTR client, Lynette Campbell-Cowie, participated in the Bridge to Bridge walk to support and raise awareness for the Cancer Council. The challenging course is a 28km closed loop circuit that travels clockwise around Sydney Harbour, highlighting many of the magnificent views around the inner suburbs. The past ten years has seen a total of 90,000 walkers take part in the Seven Bridges Walk and over $2.7 million raised for charity. The event is a great way to see Sydney, benefit personal health, join in a great community activity and raise money for charity. Lynette courageously completed the 7 bridges and got through 22kms with the support from her TTR walking group organiser, raising some generous funds for the charity in the process. We would like to congratulate Lynette on her achievements, you truly are a TTR superstar!
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November 18, 2016 - Issue 80
Ali Secures Employment Thanks To Bankstown DES Ali El-Chikrawe commenced with Afford Employment in April 2014. Ali was working alongside his Employment Consultant, Amar Saboun and the Bankstown Afford team, to seek working opportunities. Ali has always had a passion to be a Security Guard Officer, with the encouragement and motivation of his Employment Consultant, Ali applied for his security license in early 2016. Ali had passed his exams and at arrival of his license, Employment Consultant, Amar, researched training courses Ali was required to complete in order to apply for positions as a security guard. Ali completed his first aid certificate and his RSA- RCG course. Ali and his Employment Consultant completed onsite marketing and applied for a company called ACES Security amongst many other security companies. Ali shortly received a call from ACES for an interview that Amar attended with Ali. Ali commenced work mid-2016 and has been successfully working, Ali’s achievements at work are excelling as he has now been promoted as a coordinator. Ali is happy with his position and keeps in contact with his Employment Consultant on a fortnightly basis to ensure his work is running smoothly.
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