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

Fri Sep 27 Inclusive Games

The Inclusive Games is part of a program of events and activities highlighting disability inclusion in Newcastle.Come and join us on Friday 27 September for a few fun games to highlight how we all can...

10:00am – 1:00pm Newcastle more info

Tue Dec 3 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 "Under the Sea". T...

– Tamworth more info

News & Stories

20 September 2019 Josh’s Story: Building life skills with Challenge Josh’s Story: Building life skills with Challenge

9 September 2019 The Regional Entrepreneurship Challenge is coming soon to Tamworth The Regional Entrepreneurship Challenge is coming soon to Tamworth

Challenge Community Services' self-employment program for young people with intellectual disability is coming soon to Tamworth and the greater New England area.

21 August 2019 Challenge host Trangie all abilities league tag carnival Challenge host Trangie all abilities league tag carnival

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*.

1 August 2019 5 key benefits of Supported Independent Living 5 key benefits of Supported Independent Living

Challenge provides modern shared homes in sought-after areas with Support Workers on hand 24/7 for NDIS participants with Supported Independent Living (SIL) funding.

20 September 2019 Josh’s Story: Building life skills with Challenge Josh’s Story: Building life skills with Challenge

9 September 2019 The Regional Entrepreneurship Challenge is coming soon to Tamworth The Regional Entrepreneurship Challenge is coming soon to Tamworth

Challenge Community Services' self-employment program for young people with intellectual disability is coming soon to Tamworth and the greater New England area.

21 August 2019 Challenge host Trangie all abilities league tag carnival Challenge host Trangie all abilities league tag carnival

1 August 2019 5 key benefits of Supported Independent Living 5 key benefits of Supported Independent Living

Challenge provides modern shared homes in sought-after areas with Support Workers on hand 24/7 for NDIS participants with Supported Independent Living (SIL) funding.

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

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.

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*.

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

When a young person you are caring for is showing challenging behaviours, it can be difficult to know how to respond.

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 dream of a family was proving so elusive.

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

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 he and his 15-year-old sister were placed in emergency care with separate families.

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.

1 July 2019 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.

1 July 2019 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.

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