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 Services in 103 locations across New South Wales and Queensland.

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Tue Apr 20 Ready-Set-Connect Central Coast

Venue: To be confirmedCentral Coast Ready-Set-Connect Event brings together service providers with Parents/Carers, Support Coordinators, Teachers and LACS in a fun and interactive speed dating format....

10:00am – 12:30pm more info

Thu Apr 22 Ready-Set-Connect Penrith

Venue: To be confirmedPenrith Ready-Set-Connect Event brings together service providers with Parents/Carers, Support Coordinators, Teachers and LACS in a fun and interactive speed dating format.The ne...

10:00am – 12:30pm more info

Wed Apr 28 Ready-Set-Connect Wollongong

Venue: To be confirmedWollongong Ready-Set-Connect Event brings together service providers with Parents/Carers, Support Coordinators, Teachers and LACS in a fun and interactive speed dating format.The...

10:30am – 12:30pm more info

Wed May 12 Ready-Set-Connect Maitland

Venue: To be confirmedMaitland Ready-Set-Connect Event brings together service providers with Parents/Carers, Support Coordinators, Teachers and LACS in a fun and interactive speed dating format.The n...

10:00am – 12:30pm more info

News & Stories

25 March 2021 Ask a therapist: Is your child showing aggression? Ask a therapist: Is your child showing aggression?

Is your child using aggression to get what they want or to avoid doing something they don’t want to do?
Behavioural Issue - Therapeutic Support.

24 March 2021 Challenge open new Illawarra Hub Challenge open new Illawarra Hub

Challenge Community Services has had a footprint in the Illawarra for over two and a half years. Starting with a single client in one home, Challenge has grown to support 15 participants through their Supported Independent Living services.

18 March 2021 Supporting NDIS participants with the skills they need to become self-employed Supporting NDIS participants with the skills they need to become self-employed

Local, Sam Coulter, is leading the charge in Tamworth running a Challenge Community Services (CCS) Regional Entrepreneurship Challenge (REC) program, teaching NDIS participants the skills they need to become self-employed.

11 March 2021 Is it a Temper Tantrum or a Meltdown? Is it a Temper Tantrum or a Meltdown?

The daily life of a parent can be hard work, especially if you’re consistently faced with tantrums or meltdowns- which is often the case for children in foster care.
Behavioural Issue - Therapeutic Support.

10 March 2021 Managing sibling relationships in foster care Managing sibling relationships in foster care

A certain amount of arguing or fighting is normal amongst siblings. Known as ‘sibling rivalry’, this kind of conflict is not all bad.

24 March 2021 Challenge open new Illawarra Hub Challenge open new Illawarra Hub

18 March 2021 Supporting NDIS participants with the skills they need to become self-employed Supporting NDIS participants with the skills they need to become self-employed

22 February 2021 Challenge Community Services COVID-19 vaccine roll-out update Challenge Community Services COVID-19 vaccine roll-out update

We appreciate the flexibility and understanding of our clients and their families during this uncertain time, which has allowed us to continue essential services.
The health and safety of our clients and staff continue to be our top priority, and we are committed to keeping our people informed about the latest information regarding COVID-19 and the vaccine roll-out.

22 December 2020 Challenge Art Competition Winners Announced Challenge Art Competition Winners Announced

Artists have gone 'Out of this World' to create artworks for the 13th annual Challenge Community Services art competition, with some walking away with top prizes.

People with disability and young people in foster care from all over NSW entered a total of 272 pieces including paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photography pieces.

27 October 2020 Ashley’s experience of moving into Supported Independent Living Ashley’s experience of moving into Supported Independent Living

Through our Supported Independent Living (SIL) program, Challenge has supported numerous clients experience greater independence while finding the perfect place to call home. Ashley is one of the most recent clients to move into a Supported Independent Living home, and it’s already made a hugely positive impact on her daily life.

10 March 2021 Managing sibling relationships in foster care Managing sibling relationships in foster care

A certain amount of arguing or fighting is normal amongst siblings. Known as ‘sibling rivalry’, this kind of conflict is not all bad.

11 February 2021 Foster care: enriching the whole family Foster care: enriching the whole family

Giving a child in need a safe home is one of the most rewarding experiences a carer can have. But what about the effect on other children in the family?

11 January 2021 Letting go: when the foster care placement ends Letting go: when the foster care placement ends

Although foster carers know that one day they may have to let go of the children in their care, this doesn’t make saying ‘good bye’ any easier.

22 December 2020 Hidden grief: the experience of loss in out of home care Hidden grief: the experience of loss in out of home care

When a child is placed in out of home care, it affects parents, siblings and extended family members.

8 December 2020 Helping children in care grieve Helping children in care grieve

Many children in foster care have experienced numerous and ongoing losses which they have often had to face alone. Children react to loss in different ways

25 March 2021 Ask a therapist: Is your child showing aggression? Ask a therapist: Is your child showing aggression?

Is your child using aggression to get what they want or to avoid doing something they don’t want to do?
Behavioural Issue - Therapeutic Support.

11 March 2021 Is it a Temper Tantrum or a Meltdown? Is it a Temper Tantrum or a Meltdown?

15 December 2020 Ask a psychologist: When children lie Ask a psychologist: When children lie

Lying in young children is rarely a cause for concern. But what should you do when they lie repeatedly or cause distress to others? Behavioural Issue - Therapeutic Support.

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