How a Support Coordinator can help you
By Afea Care ServicesYour Support Coordinator is the link between you and the services that will help you achieve your goals. They will ...
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What is Supported Independent Living?
By Afea Care ServicesSupported Independent Living is personal support for those who require significant assistance throughout the day, seven days a week. It ...
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A Spotlight on Kamini, Care Manager & Registered Nurse
By Afea Care ServicesKamini is one of our Care Managers who is also a Registered Nurse. Prior to joining Afea, she worked for ...
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How to be Mindful in May in 2022
By Afea Care ServicesPractising mindfulness in listening, gratitude and daily chores Welcome to Mindful in May! Mindful in May is a global campaign ...
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Meet our Support Coordinator, Tanvi
By Afea Care ServicesMeet Tanvi! Tanvi has been with Afea since 2015 – even before the full roll-out of the National Disability Insurance ...
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A Spotlight on our Carer, Richard
By Afea Care ServicesOur carers come from diverse backgrounds and have different motivations for becoming a support worker. Some are after flexibility while ...
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Minimum two hours for service bookings
By Afea Care ServicesService bookings to be a minimum of two hours from 1 July From 1 July 2022, Afea Care Services will ...
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Afea goes back to back in AFR BOSS Best Places to Work
By Marielle BagusFor the second consecutive year, Afea Care Services has been recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s Best Places ...
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What is Specialist Disability Accommodation?
By Afea Care ServicesDreaming of moving into your own home? Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) can assist you in finding a house or apartment ...
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A Spotlight on Anna, Quality & Risk Manager
By Afea Care ServicesMeet Anna! Anna moved to Australia from the Philippines in 2011 and started working at Afea soon after. As an ...
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A Spotlight on Anita, Head of Service Delivery
By Afea Care ServicesSay hi to Anita, our Head of Service Delivery! Anita joined Afea in January 2022 after occupying several disability and ...
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A Spotlight on our Carer, Jungki
By Afea Care ServicesSome of our carers enjoy the flexibility of being a support worker as they finish uni or take care of ...
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Plan Management and the NDIS
By Afea Care ServicesWhat does a Plan Manager do? In this article, we look more closely at what a Plan Manager can do ...
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Inebura transition to Afea
By Afea Care ServicesIn 2019, Afea introduced Inebura as an independent brand that focused on Plan Management and Support Coordination, crucial services that ...
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NDIS Holiday Funding: Will the NDIS fund my holiday?
By Afea Care ServicesGoing on a short or extended holiday has great benefits. It’s a great way to recover from stress, meet new ...
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A Spotlight on our Services Team Leader, Shupei
By Afea Care ServicesMeet Shupei, our Care Coordinator recently promoted to Team Leader! Check out this video to learn more about her and ...
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What is autism?
By Afea Care ServicesAn interview with our Care Coordinator, Maria Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition that affects a person’s ...
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A Spotlight on our Carer, Bonnie
By Afea Care ServicesAfea Carers come from all walks of life. Some, like Bonnie, are uni students who enjoy the flexibility of being ...
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Harmony Week at Afea
By Afea Care ServicesHappy Harmony Week! This week (21-27 March) is a celebration of Australia’s diverse cultures. Did you know that nearly half ...
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From Carer to Care Coordinator: Makshita
By Afea Care ServicesMakshita first joined Afea as a carer in September 2020. Inspired by a family member who was born with Down ...
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A Fireside Chat with Under Armour’s Fernando Reani
By Afea Care ServicesFernando Reani, Managing Director of Under Armour Australia and New Zealand, joined us for a Fireside Chat about work culture, ...
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Supported Independent Living with Afea
By Afea Care ServicesBasketball, BBQs, day trips, movie nights – with 24/7 Carer Support If you require round-the-clock support but would still like ...
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Introducing Dikshya, our Community Nurse & Trainer
By Afea Care ServicesDikshya is one of our experienced Registered Nurses who has worked in the public, private and community sectors. She first ...
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From Carer to Care Coordinator: Hayde
By Afea Care ServicesHayde’s heart has always been in caring for others. Before starting her journey with Afea, she worked for several years ...
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A Spotlight on Keith, 2021 Carer of the Year
By Afea Care ServicesAt Afea, we empower our support workers through ongoing training, professional development and recognition. We make sure to celebrate those ...
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How support from Afea Carers gives Samira time to recharge
By Afea Care ServicesWhen clients engage our services, their families also benefit from the support provided by Afea carers. Keep reading to learn ...
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Changes to Payment Arrangements for Home Care Packages
By Afea Care ServicesThe Australian Government has implemented changes to improve the payment arrangements for recipients of Home Care Packages. The Home Care ...
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NDIS participants can now use plan funds to claim for RATs
By Afea Care ServicesA welcome news for NDIS participants: if you require rapid antigen tests (RATs) to safely access disability-related supports, you can ...
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What is complex care?
By Afea Care ServicesComplex care is provided to people who may require a specialist level of support due to higher level medical needs ...
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A Spotlight on our Head of Sales, Deki
By Afea Care ServicesThis Valentine’s Day, one Afean is marking a sweet milestone: Deki begins her new role on 14 February as Head ...
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A Spotlight on our Services Team Leader, Vayini
By Afea Care ServicesAt Afea, we encourage the growth of our staff and carers and acknowledge their achievements! Our Anniversary Bonus scheme, where ...
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Our COVID-19 Response in 2022
By Afea Care ServicesAfea continues to adapt to changing circumstances in light of recent developments due to COVID-19. We have proved our resilience ...
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Afea’s Virtual Care Services
By Afea Care ServicesWith Virtual Care, you can receive Afea’s compassionate support from the comfort and safety of your own home! While we ...
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From Carer to Care Coordinator: Yesenia
By Afea Care ServicesYesenia first joined Afea as a carer in January 2020 and is now thriving in her role as Care Coordinator! ...
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Temporary price limit increases for some core supports
By Afea Care ServicesThe National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has introduced temporary price limit increases for some core supports. This is to account for the additional ...
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What makes a good disability care coordinator?
By Afea Care ServicesHave you ever wondered what a disability care coordinator does at Afea? In this article, we discuss what this role ...
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How we use Johno’s NDIS plan to help him achieve his goals
By Afea Care ServicesWhen you join Afea as a new client, one of the first things we do is look at your NDIS ...
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Our 2021 Highlights
By Afea Care ServicesAs the year draws to a close, we at Afea would like to reflect on and express our gratitude for ...
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A Spotlight on our Services Manager, Jack
By Afea Care ServicesThis International Migrants Day (18 December), we celebrate the contributions and achievements of migrants worldwide, especially our multicultural workforce and ...
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How Stella’s adjusting to life at home after 4 years in hospital
By Afea Care ServicesStella spent four years in hospital after being diagnosed with a rare disease. Here’s how her Afea carers have helped ...
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NDIS Cleaning: All You Need To Know
By Afea Care ServicesA guide to NDIS cleaning supports and important things to consider Are you curious about NDIS cleaning supports and how ...
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Afea is one of the fastest growing companies in Australia!
By Marielle BagusAfea has ranked #94 on the Australian Financial Review’s Fast 100 Companies List. The list ranks organisations across Australia that have shown the ...
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How Capital Supports can help improve lives
By Afea Care ServicesNDIS funding category: Capital Supports Your NDIS funding is allocated across three categories – Core Supports, Capacity Building and Capital ...
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Improving skills with Capacity Building
By Afea Care ServicesNDIS funding category: Capacity Building NDIS funding is allocated across three categories – Core Supports, Capacity Building and Capital Supports. ...
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What’s covered under the Core Supports NDIS funding category?
By Afea Care ServicesNDIS funding category: Core Supports When receiving funding from the NDIS, they will allocate it towards certain funding categories. These ...
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Our Liverpool Office is Open!
By Sasha OmranWe have opened the doors to our brand-new location in Liverpool! We are looking forward to connecting with our local community of NDIS Participants ...
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Our very own Afean Paralympian – Wayne
By Afea Care ServicesOne of the highlights of the past few months of lockdown has been watching the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympic Games. ...
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Introducing: The Afean Way
By Afea Care ServicesOur company culture takes on a new look At Afea, our company culture is really important to us. We even ...
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Our 12-day challenge for Mental Health Month
By Afea Care ServicesLooking after our mental health at Afea With everything that’s been going on with lockdowns and isolation, many of us ...
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What to look for in a good NDIS Plan Manager
By Afea Care ServicesAnd why a good Plan Manager will help you achieve your goals Are you considering getting an NDIS Plan Manager ...
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What are the benefits of NDIS Plan Management?
By Afea Care ServicesIs Plan Management the right option for you? Plan Management is a support offered to NDIS participants. It is the ...
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Getting the most from your plan review
By Afea Care ServicesYour plan review is an opportunity for you to reflect on how your NDIS plan is working for you, and ...
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From STEPtember and beyond: How we care for our complex needs clients
By Afea Care ServicesThis month, many of us Afeans are doing the STEPtember challenge to raise funds for people with cerebral palsy. We’re ...
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How we’re providing virtual disability support services during lockdown
By Afea Care ServicesMany of our clients need daily disability support services and they are continuing during lockdown. We are doing everything we ...
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How Supported Independent Living helps participants achieve their goals
By Afea Care ServicesIf your goal is to increase your independence while still being supported by carers that really care, one of our ...
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“How Afea helped me discover my true potential” – Archna Sharma
By Afea Care ServicesIf you’ve called Afea recently, you may have spoken to our concierge, Archna. She came to us in an unusual ...
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Your questions answered about the COVID-19 vaccine
By Afea Care ServicesA recent survey found that many disability support workers don’t have confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine. The survey found that ...
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Why we’re Mindful in May
By Esha OberoiBy Afea Founder and CEO Esha Oberoi Have you heard of the Mindful in May movement? It’s a global event that ...
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Afea ranked one of Australia’s Best Places to Work
By Afea Care ServicesWe’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s Best Places to Work! We’re ...
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Esha’s interview on ABC Radio
By Afea Care ServicesFounder and CEO of Afea, Esha Oberoi spoke with Nas Campanella on ABC Radio Sydney about the workforce challenges in ...
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Afea has opened an office in Parramatta!
By Afea Care ServicesAfea has opened an office in Parramatta! Why we’ve chosen Parramatta for the next stage of our journey We have ...
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Why Afea loves Harmony Week
By Afea Care ServicesHow we can help make sure everyone belongs You’ve probably heard of Harmony Day, but did you know it’s now ...
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Why we all need to take action to prevent hearing loss
By Afea Care ServicesWhat causes hearing loss, and how can you prevent it? Today, 3rd March 2021 is the World Health Organisation’s World ...
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Afea’s highlights of 2020
By Afea Care ServicesHow we have all made a difference in a tough year It’s almost the end of the year, a time ...
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How we help our clients with their mental health
By Afea Care ServicesWhy helping our clients with their mental health is so important at Afea At Afea, talking about mental health isn’t ...
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Our favourite Australian disability podcasts
By Afea Care ServicesWhat disability podcasts are you listening to? Have you got on board with the podcast craze? 1.6million Australians regularly listen ...
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What is support work and how do you get into it?
By Afea Care ServicesWould you make a good disability support worker? Have you ever thought about getting into disability support work? Here we ...
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What we learnt doing a mental health first aid course
By Afea Care ServicesWhy mental health first aid is a crucial skill to know You’ve probably heard of physical first aid courses and ...
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How we work on our mental health at work
By Afea Care ServicesWhy improving mental health in the workplace is so important at Afea October is Mental Health Month. It’s a month ...
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How to live independently with dementia
By Afea Care ServicesSome tips to help you live at home after a dementia diagnosis If you have recently been diagnosed with dementia, ...
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How you can celebrate World Gratitude Day
By Afea Care ServicesAnd what we’re grateful for at Afea Every year in September, the world celebrates World Gratitude Day. It’s a day ...
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The COVID-19 precautions we’re taking to protect our Clients and staff
By Afea Care ServicesWe’re committed to protecting the vulnerable from COVID-19. We heard recently in the Disability Royal Commission public hearings about reports ...
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Our Finance Manager is celebrating 8 years with Afea!
By Afea Care ServicesSam reflects on his time with Afea Finance Manager, Sam, is a CPA (Certified Practising Accountant) and has been ...
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It’s never been more important to ask R U OK?
By Afea Care ServicesWhat we’re doing at Afea this R U OK Day It’s no secret that many of us are struggling this ...
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Why it’s more important than ever to keep Australia beautiful
By Afea Care ServicesDid you know that this week is Keep Australia Beautiful week? The Keep Australia Beautiful movement was founded in 1968 ...
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Why company culture is so important at Afea
By Afea Care ServicesHave you ever worked in one of those jobs where you’re counting down the hours until it’s time to leave? ...
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Our Supported Independent Living home has a new resident
By Afea Care ServicesThis month we welcomed our newest resident into our Supported Independent Living home. We marked the occasion with balloons, gifts, ...
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NDIS funds can now be used to pay for PPE
By Afea Care ServicesThe NDIA has announced another update to the Price Guide to offer more flexibility and protection to its participants. From ...
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5 ways you can celebrate International Day of Friendship (even if you’re in lockdown)
By Afea Care ServicesWe share how we’re celebrating friendships and committing to making new ones The 30th of July is the United Nation’s ...
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Why instant gratification is hindering our ability to succeed
By Esha OberoiEsha Oberoi, founder and CEO of Afea Care Services shares her secrets to success One of the questions I’m most ...
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Esha Oberoi’s 5 tips for managing mental wellbeing
By Esha OberoiBy Esha Oberoi, founder and CEO of Afea Care Services Work-life balance, clean eating, exercising, socialising on top of coronavirus ...
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Ever wondered “What does Afea stand for?”
By Afea Care ServicesWe’re often asked, “What does Afea stand for?”. Is it a word? An acronym? An anagram? To make sense of ...
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Updates to the NDIS Price Guide
By Esha OberoiThe National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has published the NDIS Price Guide and Support Catalogue for 2020-21. The new Price ...
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Success isn’t limited. Why I don’t say no to mentoring our Competitors.
By Esha OberoiBy Esha Oberoi, founder and CEO of Afea Care Services Last year, one of our old Afea team members requested ...
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How I balance goal setting with the principles of detachment as an entrepreneur
By Esha OberoiBy Esha Oberoi, founder and CEO of Afea Care Services We are heading into the end of the financial year ...
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Disability and Homelessness
By Afea Care ServicesAs it gets colder outside and we snuggle up under the blankets at night, spare a thought for those in ...
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5 Minutes with… Adi
By Afea Care ServicesMeet Aditya. More affectionately known as Adi around the office, he is one of the newest members of our Intake ...
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A Milestone Celebration for Anj
By Afea Care ServicesThere are certain people in the world that have a lasting impact on you, no matter if you meet them ...
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6 Mindfulness Myths
By Afea Care ServicesThe practise of mindfulness and meditation are getting more and more accepted in everyday life. Large corporations such as Google ...
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Esha’s Self-Care Strategies
By Esha OberoiBy Esha Oberoi, founder and CEO of Afea Care Services We are living in an incredibly overwhelming world at the ...
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Mindfulness 101
By Afea Care ServicesThis month for Mindful in May, we’re sharing our advice for being more mindful in everyday life. Although ‘mindfulness’ is ...
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Want to know what it’s like to work at Afea?
By Afea Care ServicesIntroducing our brand new culture book! Happy exploring!
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4 ways to support the elderly during Covid-19
By Esha OberoiBy Esha Oberoi, founder and CEO of Afea Care Services There are now 17 nursing homes across Australia that have ...
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What’s it like to work from home and home school?
By Afea Care ServicesMeet Ammee who is juggling both There has been a lot of news coverage of the situation many concerned parents ...
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How can NDIS and HCP funding help people during COVID-19 lockdown?
By Afea Care ServicesThe core purpose of both the NDIS and Home Care Packages is to help people achieve their goals and live ...
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Take a Tour of Our Supported Independent Living Home
By Afea Care ServicesAfea’s Supported Independent Living home is centrally located, recently refurbished and secure. Take a tour with Maria, our Partnerships and ...
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Disability Accommodation Vacancies!
By Afea Care ServicesWe are looking for housemates for this recently refurbished home, perfect for NDIS participants who have low to standard needs ...
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Updates to transport funding in the NDIS Price Guide
By Afea Care ServicesAs you’ve probably heard, the guidelines around transport in NDIS plans have once again been updated. Participants now have the ...
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How we came to be a work family, not a work place
By Esha OberoiI started my business when I was 24 and overnight I fell into a leadership role with no real management ...
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What Does a Successful 2020 Look Like?
By Esha OberoiAnother silly season has wrapped up and society is starting to get back into their normal routine. As always, there ...
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Give Presence, not Presents
By Afea Care ServicesWe all have things. Most of us have a lot of things, way more than we need. Do we really ...
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A Year in Reflection
By Esha Oberoi2019 marks 11 years since the inception of Afea Care Services, when our CEO, Esha Oberoi overcame her own lived ...
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Tips for Independent Living
By Afea Care ServicesMoving into a new home is a huge step towards gaining independence. Having a safe and stable home provides a ...
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