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

Mon Oct 23 Getting Your L's (Under 18's)

Learn about road rules and prepare to get your L plates. Build confidence, knowledge and skills to start driving Learn about road rules, safe driving and road safety Work through the NSW Road Users’...

2:30pm – 4:30pm Wallsend more info

Thu Oct 26 Halloween Disco - Gunnedah

Challenge Disability Services invites you to attend our spooky Halloween Disco wearing your best costume! Cost of admission is $3 which includes a snack and BBQ lunch.RSVP by Friday 20th October to (...

10:30am – 1:30pm Gunnedah more info

Sun Oct 29 Parramatta Pride Picnic

Challenge Foster Care is excited be attending the Parramatta Pride Picnic.The Pride Picnic, which will include afternoon tea, rainbow kids area, pop up performances, music and dancing is organised by ...

11:00am – 5:00pm more info

Mon Oct 30 Celebrating Disability Enterprises

We invite you join us for morning tea to celebrate the importance of supported employees and Disability Enterprises. Challenge currently employs 83 people with a disability throughout the North West a...

10:00am – 11:00am Tamworth more info

Wed 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 of this year's competition is "Wonderland".There are...

9:00am – 4:00am Tamworth more info

Wed Nov 22 Challenge Community Services Art Competition

9:00am – 4:00pm Tamworth more info

Mon Nov 27 Challenge Community Services AGM

We invite you to join us at the 2017 Challenge Community Services Annual General Meeting.

6:00pm – 8:30pm Tamworth more info

News & Stories

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 ...

17 October 2017 Caring for the carer Caring for the carer

Jay is an 11-year-old boy who lives with his foster carers in rural NSW. He was having difficulty managing his emotions and our Therapeutic Services team accepted a referral from his carers, who were desperate to explore the reasons behind his concerning behaviours and find out how they could supp...

17 October 2017 Supporting the transition to school Supporting the transition to school

Bonnie is an engaging little girl who had a difficult start in life. Knowing her history and the way children with similar histories often present, our Therapeutic Services team expected that she may have had some difficulties in her relationships and her ability to manage her emotions. There were c...

17 October 2017 Reconnecting families Reconnecting families

Ryan was living in northern New South Wales and then at the beginning of this year he self-placed with his father in Sydney. During this time Challenge had been supporting Ryan and his father to ensure Ryan was supported and safe. Before this occurred the last time Ryan had seen his parents was ...

17 October 2017 Providing care for teenagers Providing care for teenagers

For over three years, John and Verity have welcomed foster children into their home for respite, emergency, and short term stays. Children from ages 2 to 18, individuals and siblings, one night, a month, a year: John and Verity have had them all through their doors. While Verity works full time, Joh...

17 October 2017 Planning for the future Planning for the future

Disability Services client Laura was one of our first Tamworth clients in the NDIS and her main goals are to get a job and to live independently in her own home. Laura really wants to enter the workforce and now she has the right supports in place so she can participate in work experience and build ...

17 October 2017 Creating community connections Creating community connections

After four years in Tamworth, our popular Disability Services Connexions program opened its doors in Newcastle on May 24. The launch was a great success with 55 people enjoying a day of fun and activities. The program is eligible for NDIS funding and is available to local residents living with a di...

16 October 2017 Building skills to be proud of Building skills to be proud of

Sebastian is now one of the senior members of Koora Industries, having joined our Business Services team in 2008. As a Timber Assistant, Sebastian participates in many tasks within the workshop such as painting, pointing pegs, and he is also a member of our lawn crew.At the moment, Sebastian is pass...

16 October 2017 History of hard work History of hard work

Greg started as a supported employee with Challenge Community Services in 1984, 33 years ago. At that time he worked in the sheltered workshop called Sheltam, where he would roll string for the abattoirs and pack sachets for KFC. He then transferred to Wirraway St where he learned new woodworking ...

13 October 2017 We’re going to need a bigger gallery We’re going to need a bigger gallery

Organisers may need a larger venue for the next Challenge Community Service art exhibition if the turnout to Tuesday’s wine-and-cheese night is anything to go by.Art-lovers and supporters rubbed shoulders and jostled for space to view the artworks, with pieces by the prolific Matthew Coker provin...

17 October 2017 Reconnecting families Reconnecting families

17 October 2017 Providing care for teenagers Providing care for teenagers

17 October 2017 Finding freedom on the farm Finding freedom on the farm

Nathan and Emma have provided short term, respite and long term placement for more than ten children on their farm. Currently, the family is hosting an 11-year-old girl on a short-term placement, and regular provide respite for a 6-year-old boy and two sisters aged 5 and 2.They enjoy providing respi...

19 September 2017 Family shares flame for fostering Family shares flame for fostering

As a nurse and manager in a sleep disorder clinic and a single parent of three, Kate Palumbo knows about juggling responsibilities. Despite her commitments, Kate has opened her doors to children in need."I was very passionate about helping kids, and when I discussed fostering with my children, I dis...

19 July 2017 Local foster care children set to visit happiest place on earth Local foster care children set to visit happiest place on earth

At the beginning of November, seven foster care children will be heading overseas to experience the magic of Disneyland.Arranged by foster carer Jules Campbell and paid for by the community, the Disney adventure will provide children who have had a rough start in life with an experience they will re...

17 October 2017 Advocating for the homeless Advocating for the homeless

17 October 2017 Caring for the carer Caring for the carer

17 October 2017 Supporting the transition to school Supporting the transition to school

20 July 2017 New premises in Tamworth New premises in Tamworth

Challenge Therapeutic Services are excited to announce that we have new premises at 13 Darling St, Tamworth (corner of Darling & Marius St).Challenge Therapeutic Services has an experienced team of professionals who work to provide the highest quality interventions, treatments and behaviour supp...

15 January 2017 Challenge: Providing local expertise on the NDIS Challenge: Providing local expertise on the NDIS

With almost 60 years of history, Challenge Community Services has extensive experience tailoring support packages to allow children and adults with disabilities to flourish, extending both their formal education and their living skills.In 1958 following a series of meetings between concerned citizen...

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