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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What's on

Sat Sep 8 Challenge Disability Services Masquerade Ball

You’re invited to join us for a great night of music, dancing and Masquerade fun. This event is open to all people with a disability, their friends, carers and family to enjoy themselves for a fun ...

5:00pm – 10:00pm Armidale more info

Wed Sep 19 Coffs Harbour Foster Care Information Session

Would you like to know more about becoming a Foster Carer?Challenge Foster Care are providing a free information session in the Coffs Harbour area. This will be a great opportunity to learn more abou...

5:00pm – 6:00pm Coffs Harbour more info

Tue Oct 16 Tenterfield Art Exhibition

Challenge Community Services are pleased to invite you to join us at our Tenterfield Art Exhibition. Our clients look forward to showcasing their artworks to you. All members of the public are welco...

5:30pm – 8:00pm Tenterfield more info

Wed Oct 17 Tenterfield Open Day

Challenge Community Services has 60 years' experience providing community support to people living with disabilities. We are pleased to invite you to join us for an open day at Challenge Disability S...

9:30am – 1:30pm Tenterfield more info

Thu Nov 22 Challenge Community Services Art Competition

The Challenge Community Services Art Competition is open to people with a disability and foster care children throughout New South Wales. The theme for this year's competition is "Australian Country"....

– Tamworth more info

News & Stories

14 August 2018 Tonya’s path to a career solution Tonya’s path to a career solution

Tonya Lewis has some handy advice for school leavers: find work experience and gain computer skills.Her advice is the result of her experience securing employment with Challenge Community Services Secure Scanning Solutions ten years ago. Since then, Tonya has moved through the ranks, adding to her s...

8 August 2018 Foster love: a critical link Foster love: a critical link

At age 13, Ella was living with her mum who was struggling to overcome alcohol abuse issues. Her dad, now living in Queensland, had similar issues. Both parents wanted to keep Ella. But Ella needed somewhere to stay while her parents got on top of their alcohol abuse issues.New guiding principles fo...

6 August 2018 Connexions Cafe: Tamworth cafe run by exceptional people with disabilities Connexions Cafe: Tamworth cafe run by exceptional people with disabilities

“Well what do you like best about working at the cafe?” “I don’t know.” This was going to be harder than I thought. Nestled between two unremarkable homes on Johnston Street is Connexions Cafe, inside, exceptional people deliver service that’s far from average. They’re exceptional...

27 July 2018 A helping hand for a traumatised child A helping hand for a traumatised child

Stella was a little girl facing multiple psychological and physical challenges, and an uncertain future. When they put up their hands to help, foster carers Liz and Harry knew they were not signing up for an easy ride. But there were a few surprises even they didn’t expect.Originally Stella was to...

24 July 2018 Eliza's on track to achieve her goals Eliza's on track to achieve her goals

If you know the industries you would like to work in, it can be easier to gather skills while exploring your career options.Connexions client Eliza has spent her time since school adding job skills and work experience to her resume. Connexions is a community-based program that gives you a chance to ...

14 August 2018 Tonya’s path to a career solution Tonya’s path to a career solution

6 August 2018 Connexions Cafe: Tamworth cafe run by exceptional people with disabilities Connexions Cafe: Tamworth cafe run by exceptional people with disabilities

24 July 2018 Eliza's on track to achieve her goals Eliza's on track to achieve her goals

11 July 2018 Five fun ways to plan life after school Five fun ways to plan life after school

When you are finishing high school, everyone tells you to decide what you want to do with your life but they rarely tell you how you are supposed to do it.Sure, the end of school is a great time to start imagining all the different possibilities for your life goals, however, it is easy to feel overw...

22 June 2018 Time flies when you love your job Time flies when you love your job

Every day at work is a joy for Annette Fittler. So much so that it is hard for her to believe she’s now spent 20 years on the job as a disability support worker in Muswellbrook.The beginning of a long careerSecuring a job with Challenge Disability Services in 1998 was a dream come true for Annette...

8 August 2018 Foster love: a critical link Foster love: a critical link

27 July 2018 A helping hand for a traumatised child A helping hand for a traumatised child

9 July 2018 The power of predictability The power of predictability

When a child or young person experiences trauma, their world is thrown into chaos; nothing is predictable and life can feel out of control. They may have witnessed domestic violence and other distressing scenes, or experienced loss of loved ones. They may have had multiple changes in carers and scho...

19 June 2018 Out of control: creating a calm home environment for troubled children Out of control: creating a calm home environment for troubled children

A child or young person who has experienced trauma may be anxious or stressed and behave in unpredictable ways. They may suddenly get angry at you or the family pet, break or throw toys or damage things around them. Stimulating lights, chaotic mess, overcrowding and excessive noise can add to this a...

6 June 2018 Giving hope in the face of a bleak future Giving hope in the face of a bleak future

Daniel was a healthy, happy baby full of life when suddenly everything changed. Rushed to hospital with multiple injuries at 3 months old, Daniel’s great aunty and uncle, Lesley and Steve, still don’t know exactly what happened that night. All they were told was that Daniel had severe brain inju...

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...

17 October 2017 Advocating for the homeless Advocating for the homeless

Shane arrived in a small rural town having been placed in a NSW Housing flat, after being homeless for several years. He had not seen his flat before arriving, he just needed to take whatever place he could so he didn’t have to sleep in his car anymore.Shane had moved far away from his family and ...

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