Challenge Community Services

We all have dreams. Whether it’s to land a good job, live independently or be part of a secure, loving family, we all want to belong.

That’s why Challenge Community Services has created one inclusive community. We’ll help raise you up to meet your goals. We’ll be there to support you when life gets tough.

Take a look around our site and see for yourself the multitude of activities and services we offer. You’ll find a Challenge community in 68 locations across New South Wales.

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Wed Sep 4 Ipswich Fresh Futures Market

Join Challenge Community Services at the 2019 Ipswich Fresh Futures Market.The Ipswich Fresh Futures Market is a great community event providing a wide range of information for people with a disabilit...

9:00am – 1:00pm North Ipswich more info

Wed Sep 4 One Community Disability Accommodation Convention

Challenge Community Services is excited to be attending the One Community Gold Coast Disability Accommodation Convention. The Disability Accommodation Convention is open to the public, for anyone wis...

10:00am – 3:00pm Gold Coast more info

Thu Sep 19 Links for Life Disability Expo

Challenge Community Services is excited to be attending the Tamworth Links for Life Disability Expo.This event is especially for people with disability, carers and families and showcases services and ...

10:00am – 2:00pm Tamworth more info

News & Stories

1 August 2019 The power of one dedicated foster carer The power of one dedicated foster carer

At age 15, Maya* was shoplifting, drinking and smoking, and often missed school. She had already had many short-term foster care placements when she was placed with single foster carer, Jeannette*.“I felt that building a strong foundation of trust was critical as Maya was in a highly emotional sta...

1 August 2019 Community access provides confidence and career goals for Matthew and Jack Community access provides confidence and career goals for Matthew and Jack

Having both been supported by Challenge Disability Services in Muswellbrook for a number of years, Matthew Richards and Jack Nebauer are well on their way to living more independent lives. We sat down with Matthew and Jack to talk about Challenge, the Denman Men’s Shed and new career goals.A varie...

1 August 2019 5 key benefits of Supported Independent Living (SIL) 5 key benefits of Supported Independent Living (SIL)

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is designed to allow more choice and control in the lives of people living with a permanent and significant disability. If one of your NDIS goals is to be able to live more independently, Challenge Supported Independent Living (SIL) could be the right ...

15 July 2019 Tamworth Changing Places: Push for facility in Tamworth Tamworth Changing Places: Push for facility in Tamworth

A project that would give some dignity back to the disabled and their carers needs your vote. Local community groups and advocates have been working towards a Changing Places facility in Tamworth since 2016. It would be a first for regional NSW. The facility is proposed for Bicentennial park...

1 July 2019 Challenge team at Trangie proud to help design jerseys Challenge team at Trangie proud to help design jerseys

It was a big day down at Alan Burns Oval on July 15 as the Trangie Magpies hosted their Indigenous round, old boys, ladies and sponsors day. The jerseys worn during the match as the Magpies took on the Cobar Roosters were created by local student Angus Dugan with the support and help from Tots on ...

1 August 2019 Community access provides confidence and career goals for Matthew and Jack Community access provides confidence and career goals for Matthew and Jack

1 August 2019 5 key benefits of Supported Independent Living (SIL) 5 key benefits of Supported Independent Living (SIL)

15 July 2019 Tamworth Changing Places: Push for facility in Tamworth Tamworth Changing Places: Push for facility in Tamworth

1 July 2019 Challenge team at Trangie proud to help design jerseys Challenge team at Trangie proud to help design jerseys

18 June 2019 What NDIS funding for Supported Independent Living means for you What NDIS funding for Supported Independent Living means for you

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides eligible Australians aged under 65, who have a permanent and significant disability with funding for supports and services. For many people, their NDIS funding is used for the purpose of improving, maintaining or gaining new skills in order fo...

1 August 2019 The power of one dedicated foster carer The power of one dedicated foster carer

6 June 2019 Focus on feelings: one way to help a child with challenging behaviours Focus on feelings: one way to help a child with challenging behaviours

When a young person you are caring for is showing challenging behaviours, it can be difficult to know how to respond.One useful strategy is to look behind the behaviour to the feelings. Especially around the teenage years, emotional ups and downs are commonplace and all young people have difficulty,...

29 May 2019 Foster to adoption brings new beginnings Foster to adoption brings new beginnings

When Natalie* ended up in a wheelchair after contracting a staph infection in her spine following a routine laparoscopy, she and her partner Grant* had to face some hard truths. Although the laparoscopy revealed no medical reason why they couldn’t conceive, the couple were devastated that their dr...

7 May 2019 Max's journey to finding a stable family Max's journey to finding a stable family

When he found his mother lying on the floor not moving, 5-year-old Max’s destiny was changed in an instant.Max* phoned 000 and suddenly the house was filled with emergency workers – police, paramedics, social services. He watched his mother, who had overdosed, be taken away in an ambulance. Then...

1 May 2019 How Supervised Contact Workers support children and young people in foster care How Supervised Contact Workers support children and young people in foster care

When it comes to working with children and young people in out-of-home or foster care, as well as their families and significant others, creating a safe and supportive environment is paramount. For Supervised Contact Workers, their role is to develop meaningful contact with those young people while ...

19 October 2018 Earning their trust: how to help a child in care feel secure Earning their trust: how to help a child in care feel secure

When you’ve opened your home and your heart to a child or young person in need, it may be hard to understand why they might have trouble trusting you at first. They may shrink back or push you away when you try to comfort them. They may withdraw and not want to talk to you. They may be defiant or ...

22 June 2018 Daniel takes control with the NDIS Daniel takes control with the NDIS

When Daniel decided he needed to improve his mental health and behavioural issues, he enlisted the support of Challenge Therapeutic Services. Together, they have navigated financial hurdles and put in place strategies to improve Daniel's life.Tackling the financial hurdleDaniel first attended Challe...

18 May 2018 Planning to enjoy life Planning to enjoy life

A little planning and support can go a long way, especially if you have behaviours that keep you from achieving your goals.Challenge’s Therapeutic Services team help people living with a disability further develop their social skills and relationship skills, as well as help you to manage your emot...

23 March 2018 New service to provide psychological support for local NDIS clients New service to provide psychological support for local NDIS clients

If you or a loved one receives NDIS funding and has trouble with anxiety or behaviour management, a new service on the Central Coast could be the answer.Challenge Community Services recently opened a Therapeutic Services office in Tuggerah employing four psychologists. Two of the on-site psychologis...

6 February 2018 Building brighter futures together Building brighter futures together

Providing foster carers with a helping handFostering is hugely rewarding. Helping a child to grow and learn, seeing them smile, and playing a part in the development of their self-confidence are the greatest gifts of foster caring.In fact, as a foster carer, you will possibly form the closest relati...

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