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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Fri Oct 18 Toowoomba Disability Expo

The Toowoomba Disability Expo provides information on a range of topics that are relevant to those living with a disability, their families and carers. Exhibits include information on: Employment a...

9:30am – 4:00pm Darling Heights more info

Fri Oct 18 Bridge over Barriers Table Top Games

Bridge Over Barriers brings inclusive gaming to the table-top. Jonathan brings his lived experience of disability to his business and ensures that everyone can participate. Join Jonathan Bridge for Qw...

10:00am – 12:00pm Wallsend more info

Sat Oct 19 Walcha Farmer's Markets

Walcha Farmer's Markets aim to support and stimulate trading in the area by providing fresh food, plants, breads, educational workshops, music and entertainment.Supporting the local community, the Wal...

8:30am – 12:30pm Walcha more info

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Sat Oct 26 Uralla Thunderbolts Festival

The 21st annual Uralla Thunderbolts Festival is back! This public event is a great chance to be involved in the local community. Family entertainment includes markets, street parades and a live entert...

10:00am – 4:30pm Uralla more info

Thu Oct 31 Community Halloween Disco

You’re invited to Challenge Community Services’ 4th Annual Halloween Disco!Join us for a spooky Halloween-themed disco at Gunnedah Town Hall, open to Challenge participants as well as the general ...

10:30am – 1:30pm Gunnedah more info

Sat Nov 16 Tuggerah Community Markets

Tuggerah Community Markets is a great opportunity to discover the beautiful crafts and delicacies of local providers and enjoy the social community atmosphere.The markets include a range of stalls inc...

8:00am – 2:00pm Tuggerah more info

Sat Nov 16 Nundle Lions Twilight Christmas Markets

Experience a real-feel Christmas market complete with lights, music, food, quality hand make products, games for the children, a visit from Santa Claus, a re-enactment of the Nativity Scene and entert...

4:30pm – 8:30pm Nundle 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

Tue Dec 3 Challenge Community Services Art Competition Open Day

The Challenge Community Services annual Art Competition is running again for the 11th year! The theme of this year’s competition is ‘Under the Sea’.The competition is open to people with disabil...

11:00am – 4:00pm Tamworth more info

Tue Dec 17 Challenge Community Services Art Competition Presentation Day

The Challenge Community Services Art Competition is open to people with disability and foster care children throughout New South Wales. The theme of this year's competition is "Under the Sea". Join u...

11:00am – 12:30pm Tamworth more info

News & Stories

8 October 2019 Celebrating Foster Carers: Kate shares her story Celebrating Foster Carers: Kate shares her story

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*.

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.

8 October 2019 Celebrating Foster Carers: Kate shares her story Celebrating Foster Carers: Kate shares her story

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 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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