text: Prior to coming to the sector, Susan had 2 years’ experience in the aged care sector as well as working with children in crisis, whilst studying to become a Registered Nurse working with the aged community and children with troubling lifestyles.
  Sussan is now a District Manager for 7 beautiful supported accommodation homes with 29 residents living the Afford Lifestyle. Susan is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of her clients and families.
  Tracy joined Afford in 2016 as a Team Leader at our Cherrywood/Llandilo site and was a major presence as a frontline staff member when residents moved into their new supported accommodation homes in Penrith. She was Team Leader for True Blue & Bluebird Supported Accommodation from 2016 – 2018. In 2018 Tracy was promoted to District Manager for Respite NSW Accommodation.
  With 20 years in the disability industry has given Tracey the ability to run her department with success.
  Wayne joined Afford in June 2019 as the District Manager for Far West Day Programs, where he oversees 7 sites and over 350 clients.
  He has previous management experience in the Aged Care sector, delivering in home supports across NSW/ACT.
  Wayne is also a foster carer for Indigenous kids and has been doing this for the last 6 years, caring for vulnerable children with complex needs and behaviours.
  Diploma in Business (Human Resources), Diploma in Case Management, Diploma in Community Services, Certificate IV Training and Assessment
  Nancy’s journey with Afford commenced in 2009, where she took on a Vocational Trainer and Factory Supervisor role.
  Working for Afford has allowed her to follow her lifelong passion for helping people and making a difference in their lives. Nancy recently took up the role as Customer Care Manager, which allowed her to help new clients access the wide range of Afford’s supports and services.
  This role sees her providing new clients with sound advice, which has allowed individuals to drive the best outcome to help achieve their goals within their NDIS plan.
  She is privileged to now lead and positively impact the NSW Customer Care Team who have all had encouraging results on our clients’ experiences.
  Donna joined Afford in February 2017 as a Team Leader for several supported accommodation homes in Far West Sydney and was promoted to District Manager of Far West Accommodation. She has 14 years’ experience in community and social services beginning in aged and dementia care, mental health and drug and alcohol and now specialising in disability. Donna leads a team of 5 dedicated Team Leaders who are just as compassionate and dedicated as her in ensuring our residents are supported to live their best lives.
  Symone has worked in the disability employment industry for over 12 years. Symone started her career in the disability sector as a Job club trainer in DES (Disability Employment Services), a Senior Vocational trainer in TTW (Transition to work) and then moved to the Team Leader position in Support Coordination, SLES (School Leaver Employment Supports) and Individual supports when NDIS took over in Sydney.