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February 24, 2017- Issue 91 Week 34
A Tribute To Tim Walton
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It is with the fondest respect and gratitude that Afford would like to pay tribute to our former CEO, the late Tim Walton who sadly passed away. Disability support services in Australia have benefited largely from the progressive initiatives driven by Tim Walton during his 35 year career and work in the vocational services, health, education, and disability sectors. Tim was tireless in his efforts to improve the opportunities and services available to people with disability. During his 15 year tenure as Chief Executive Officer of Afford, Mr Walton was instrumental in the organisation’s growth. Until he stepped down from his Afford position in 2014, Mr Walton provided forward-thinking initiatives to progress the organisation and its clients. In addition, Mr Walton made a significant contribution to supporting people with disability in his roles as President of National Disability Services (NDS) and Chair of NDS NSW, particularly being at the forefront in the establishment of the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme). Mr Walton also chaired the “Every Australian Counts” committee that successfully campaigned for the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and was the NDS Board representative on the National Disability & Carer Alliance. Afford offers its condolences to Tim’s family, his passion and legacy will be remembered fondly and continue to live on at Afford. Steven Herald, Afford CEO
• Staff Profile •A Healthy Vibe At Afford • Oran Park Cooking For Life
Page 3 • MacArthur Club Afford Explore The Entrance
Page 4 • Thumbs Up To Afford’s New Services And Supports • Warwick Street Group Homes Update • Afford Selfies • Have A Laugh
Reminder Don’t forget to send your/clients achievements, good news stories & photo’s to CELEBRATE@afford.com.au
T 02 8805 3700 E info@afford.com.au 12 Marieanne Place, Minchinbury 2770 afford.com.au
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February 24, 2017 - Issue 91
Staff Profile
A Healthy Vibe At Afford
Lily Kantanka
Recruitment Assistant Minchinbury Favourite Song: Amazing Grace Favourite Movie: Brown Sugar/ Two can play that game Favourite Hobbies: Listening to gospel music Favourite Foods: Rice with chilli sauce If you could be an animal what would you be: A Lion /Parrot What is your dream holiday destination: Paris If you had the power what would you change about the world: Corruption and Wickedness What is the nicest thing someone has ever done for you: Gave me a car to use when my car was stolen
We are so excited to share the extraordinary achievements of our clients. Lisa from Kings Park Lifestyle Centre has put in an amazing effort to work towards her goals and also track her progress along the way. One of Lisa’s main goals was to build a photo collage of her favourite things, which she completed just before Christmas last year. After hearing Afford’s promotion of healthy living programs, Lisa looked into the Kings Park healthy lunch club and staff doing a biggest loser challenge. With great determination, Lisa has decided to jump on board and make some changes to create a happier healthy lifestyle for herself. Today was her first step towards healthy living, as she joined Vibe gym and where she will be going every Thursday. She completed 30mins on the treadmill, 10 minutes on the Exercycle and another 10mins on the rowing machine. We will follow Lisa’s progress and will support her on her journey to a healthier lifestyle.
Oran Park Cooking For Life
If you had to teach something what would you teach: Mannerism and how to value people Something no one knows about me: A singer and a dancer
‘Healthy food, healthy living’ is the new motto of the clients at Oran Park Lifestyle Centre. Clients have been working with staff to search for new healthy and tasty recipes to whip up during their cooking program on Thursdays. This week they found a nutritious cheese pasta with salad which they all cooked together. It was so delicious that they wanted to share their amazing experience with everyone.
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MacArthur Club Afford Explore The Entrance
Macarthur Community Club Afford members have been busy enjoying the sights, sounds and spectacles of nature with recent trips and outings. Last weekend, members were lucky enough to visit the Entrance where they were able to stroll along the beach, watch the pelican feeding and take in the fresh air and views of the sea. The Club Afford group has also enjoyed outings to the movies, aqua golf and the park, which have all been exciting experiences for all participants. Club Afford continues to grow in popularity with over 125 supported employees and clients signing up. Club Afford members not only receive priority access to events, but they also receive a welcome pack including a backpack, drink bottle, lanyard wristband, photo membership card and the popular Club Afford polo shirt. Club Afford is open for everyone to join, so bring your friends and join the club!
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February 24, 2017 - Issue 91
Thumbs Up To Afford’s New Services And Supports Afford have had a great intake of new clients this year and we have responded to this quickly by adding new services and supports to meet our client’s needs. We cater for many clients with individual needs and abilities and we want to make sure that every clients gets what they need, when they need it. Our person-centred focus is what sets us apart from other service providers and our care for our clients is a step above the rest. That’s why, with more clients joining the Afford community, we are making sure that each site has wheelchair accessible vehicles to ensure that every client has the opportunity to participate in outings and activities and has access to the community and to the range of Afford services.
Warwick Street Group Homes Update Our new Warwick Street group homes are almost complete with construction wrapping up in March. The final touches are being added to turn this into a beautiful home for Afford residents. For residents that have already transitioned into the existing group homes, the move from Cherrywood has been a huge success. The group homes has offered our residents more independence and the opportunity to become more actively involved with their local community. Stay tuned for more updates on our new, modern group homes as they develop!
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In this Selfie Above: Staff Member Anastasia Arthandi caught off guard by Michael Costi for a cheeky selfie.
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