Affinity Care WA

23/10/2026

Rainy day, so B took the game indoors. 🏀

Watching him on the court today, it’s wonderful to see how far he’s come. B has worked so hard on his recovery, and now he’s feeling confident getting out and enjoying meaningful activities.

B’s been so independent and engages so well with supports. We feel really glad to be part of his journey and to see him thriving.

Well done, B! 👏

21/10/2026

It’s Invisible Disabilities Week (19–25 October)! 🌻💛

It’s estimated that around 80% of disabilities are non-visible. These can include neurological, cognitive, sensory, mental health and chronic conditions that aren’t always immediately apparent.

Not all disabilities are visible, but a little understanding and kindness can go a long way in helping everyone feel seen, understood and supported.

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower helps people with non-visible disabilities discreetly indicate that they may need additional support, understanding or patience. 🌻

Learn more about the Sunflower 👉 https://shorturl.at/9uyZQ

19/10/2026

Want to know where to find our partners? 📍

Partners are community-based organisations that help deliver the NDIS.

👩‍👧‍👦 Early childhood partners support children under 9 and their families.

🧑‍🦱 Local Area Coordinators (LACs) support people aged 9 and over.

Learn more at 💻 https://ow.ly/se2U50ZW8UE

13/10/2026

If you or someone you know is doing it tough right now, please know you’re not alone and help is out there.

Perth has some incredible community organisations offering food, support, health care and a friendly face, no judgement attached:

𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬
Midland Meals Inc • Margaret Court Community Outreach • Seeds of Hope Services • Care Bags

𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐡𝐲𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠
Street Doctor • Orange Sky Perth • The Brollie Brigade

𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭
Starting Over Support • No Limits Perth • LivingHope • Perth Homeless Support Group

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐡𝐮𝐛𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Tranby Engagement Hub • The Moore Street Service Hub • The Footpath Library • Pets in the Park

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09/10/2026

Meet J and her little kitten Cinny 🐱

J recently shared her beautiful artwork with us, with 7-month-old Cinny right beside her. Her creativity is something special, and it’s been a joy to see her confidence grow along with it.

Over the past year, J has done so well building her independence and engaging with her supports. She’s a lovely person to have around, and we’re proud of how far she’s come.

Thank you, and well done J 😊

06/10/2026

We’re excited to share that Affinity Care WA has added new vehicles to our fleet, helping us provide even better transport for our team and the participants we support.

Our growing fleet means greater reliability and flexibility for participant travel, community access, appointments and day-to-day supports across Perth.

And with more Affinity Care WA vehicles hitting the road, you’ll be seeing us around Perth a lot more often! 👋💙

Keep an eye out for the Affinity Care WA cars on the road! 🚙

05/10/2026

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 | 𝟏𝟏–𝟏𝟕 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Behind a lot of the people we support is someone who never signed up for the job. A mum, a husband, a daughter, a neighbour, a friend. Over 3 million Australians give unpaid care to someone they love, and most of them do it quietly, around work, family and everything else life throws at them.

This National Carers Week, the theme is "Care for a carer: Making carers visible." So to every informal carer in Australia, thank you. What you do matters more than you probably get told.

And please look after yourself too. If you need support, there's help here in WA:

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐀
1300 227 377 or [email protected], carerswa.asn.au
Counselling, social support, retreats, young carer programs, support for working carers, and the WA Carer Card.

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐲
carergateway.gov.au
Free information, advice and online support for carers across Australia.

Carers WA is also holding its 2026 Conference on Thursday 8 October at Optus Stadium. Registrations have closed, but there are livestream hubs in Albany, Manjimup, Broome and Wongan Hills, and recordings will be shared afterwards: carerswa.asn.au/conference-2026

There are plenty of events around Perth this week too, including Cuppa in the Park at Kings Park on Sunday 11 October at 9:30am and a Carers Wellness Evening in Leederville on Monday 12 October at 5:30pm. Find more at carersweek.com.au/events and carerswa.asn.au/latest-news/events

How you can support a carer this week
✔ Check in regularly
✔ Offer a break
✔ Say thank you
✔ Ask what they need
✔ Encourage self-care

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02/10/2026

This week, our team came together at head office for training on Medication Administration, Diabetes and Insulin Administration, Epilepsy Management, and Incident Reporting and Restrictive Practices.

Thank you to everyone who took part so enthusiastically and brought great energy to each session. A big shout-out to our Service Managers for planning such engaging activities that kept the sessions both fun and productive for our support workers.

30/09/2026

23/09/2026

A beautiful day starts with beautiful smiles 😊

Today, S and A shared a special gift exchange - showing off their creative talents with diamond art and handmade cards. But beyond the gifts, what shone through most was the genuine love and friendship they share as housemates.

We're so grateful to have S and A as part of our SIL community, and to be able to support such amazing people every day.

Moments like these remind us why we do what we do, and keep us motivated to keep providing the best care and support for the people we love working with. 💛