Staff Matters 98

Staff Matters

April 14, 2017- Issue 98 Week 40

Afford Easter Eggstravaganza

In this Issue Page 1 • Afford Easter Eggstravaganza

Page 2 • Staff Profile •Penrith Trainees Learn Healthy Habits • Have You Heard?

Page 3 • ADES Are Eggstatic For Easter

Page 4 • Afford Live At The Living Room • Afford Selfies • Have A Laugh It has been a week of Easter celebrations at Afford with an Easter hat parade at Head Office, ADE Easter Luncheons and visits to the Easter Show with our clients.

An EGGcellent time was had by Head Office Staff with an egg hunt and Easter themed team building games on Wednesday.

A big congratulations to our hat parade winner Rolina Tam for her inspirational lamb bonnet symbolising new life.

Hats off to our super sleuth gold egg winner Allan Sio for finding the hidden golden egg.

A safe and Happy Easter to all Afford staff, clients and carers.

T 02 8805 3700 E info@afford.com.au 12 Marieanne Place, Minchinbury 2770 afford.com.au

Reminder Don’t forget to send your/clients achievements, good news stories & photo’s to CELEBRATE@afford.com.au

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Staff Profile

Lisa Okenwa

Lifestyle Assistant Kings Park Favourite Song: Your presence is heaven to me: Israel Houghton.

Favourite Movie: War Room Favourite Hobbies: Shopping, Movies, Exercise and Travel (visit new places).

Favourite Foods: Chinese and Chocolate.

If you could be an animal what would you be: An Eagle.

What is your dream holiday destination: Take the family to Disneyland and stop over in Hawaii.

If you had the power what would you change about the world: Eliminate hunger and provide clean water for all.

What is the nicest thing someone has ever done for you: Gave me a hug and tell me they love me.

If you had to teach something what would you teach: The greetings,manners,alphabet and colours in Auslan.

Something no one knows about me: I like to sing in the car when I’m by myself.

Penrith Trainees Learn Healthy Habits Penrith Trainee’s enjoyed a Day learning about Health and Nutrition.

During the session they learnt news skills and ways to ensure they live a healthy lifestyle.

Trainees were excited to get some hands on experience and the opportunity to put their new found knowledge to the test, creating a delicious healthy smoothie!

The training included learning about Nutrition and benefits and effects on our body from making healthy food choices.

The highlight of the day was having the opportunity to use a Nutrabullet for the first time and create their own “Healthy Drink” Exercising their freedom of choice, they were able to choose from a range of healthy ingredients to create their own healthy shake.

Afford are committed to providing Trainees with opportunities to gain new skills and a better understanding of the benefits of making Healthier lifestyle choices.

Have you heard?

Afford have been featured in a range of newspapers from across Greater Western Sydney over the past few weeks.

The Bankstown Canterbury Torch, Oran Park Gazette, Liverpool Leader and Blacktown Sun all covered the fun and festivities that Afford clients enjoyed during musical celebrations for Harmony Day. Afford was also featured in the Western Weekender for World Autism Awareness Day and in the Camden Advertiser, Wollondilly Advertiser and Campbelltown Advertiser and Blacktown Sun promoting NDIS support services.

The Hawkesbury Courier featured Afford client, Laurie, about his experiences being part of the Transition to Retirement Program.

It’s great to see the local media supporting Afford and the wonderful achievements of Afford clients.

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ADEs Are Eggstatic For Easter

It was a sea of bunny ears, mega lamingtons and chocolate eggs, as Afford ADEs celebrated Easter across the sites.

Minchinbury ADE and TTW set up Afford gazebos outside, with Afford Employees setting up bright and colourful easter decorations for all to enjoy. The guys feasted on roast meats and salads, as well as some giant lamingtons for desert! The Minchinbury Employees were excited to have a special visit from our Afford Board Member Mario Bellantonio.

Prestons ADE and TTW enjoyed freashly baked pizza straight from the oven, which everyone loved! There were plenty of easter eggs to go around with a chocolate feast.

Marrickville ADE spent the afternoon doing some creative Easter themed arts and crafts and had a huge BBQ lunch for all the guys.

Ingleburn ADE and TTW enjoyed an outside treat of sunshine and pizza courtesy of the pizza truck! Employees were thrilled to receive lots of treats and goodies from the easter bunny. With a site wide raffle being held with prizes for everyone!

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Afford Live At The Living Room

This week a group of carers from the South West went to see a taping of The Living Room where they got a front row seat to watch the stars of the show, Amanda Keller, Miguel, Dr Chris and Master DIY Man Barry.

A great time was had by all, with lots of laughs and audience participation. It was a live filming of the show so all involved enjoyed seeing what goes on behind the cameras. Afterwards they had time for a few photos with their favourite stars.

Watch out for future episodes of The Living Room featuring our Afford carers and staff.

Afford provides ongoing support and exciting activities for our carers, so make sure you get involved with our next event.

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In this Selfie Above: Belmore site clients Sandy, Joshi, Alex, Susan M and Hiba take a scary selfie at the Easter Show!

Please send in your selfies

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