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- ↑ "Redland Respite Care merges with national disability organisation Afford". Redland City Bulletin. 17 June 2019.
- ↑ "AFFORD Charity Information - PrizeHomeTickets".
- ↑ Thomas, Stacy (16 June 2016). "NDIS introduces seismic changes in biggest reform since Medicare". Daily Telegraph.
- ↑ https://buyability.org.au/organisation/99/ Afford BuyAbility
- ↑ "NDIS provider accused of compromising safety of people with disability in quest for growth". ABC News. 10 June 2021.
- ↑ "About". 14 September 2020.
- ↑ "Finding a Job".
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