World Autism Understanding Month April marks World Autism Understanding Month, a time to move beyond awareness and focus on what meaningful understanding looks like in practice. For our allied health team,
Challenge Community Services has provided a formal submission to the consultation on the proposed new planning framework being developed by the National Disability Insurance Agency for the National Disability Insurance Scheme. As an
Neurodiversity Celebration Week invites people around the world to rethink the way we view and talk about neurodiversity. Conversations on social media are often clouded by myths and misinformation – particularly
International Women’s Day International Women’s Day is recognised globally on 8 March each year. Led internationally by organisations such as UN Women, it is a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, while
When families first connect with our Allied Health team, we often hear the same question: “What does each service actually do, and how can we access it?” It is completely
From mid-2026, the way NDIS plans are created will begin to change. This new approach is called New Framework Planning. It is designed to make the planning process clearer, fairer,
This month, we’re celebrating World Social Work Day on 17 March. The theme for this year, ‘Co-Building Hope and Harmony: A Harambee Call to Unite a Divided Society’, highlights the
Returning to school can be a big adjustment for children and families. You might notice your child becoming harder to settle, more easily distracted or frustrated, or more withdrawn in the
Australia has now introduced a new ban preventing children under 16 from holding accounts on most major social media platforms. For many families, this announcement has raised a mix of
The festive season can be a time of joy and connection, but for many families it also brings added pressure. Routines change, expectations increase, and emotional demands often rise. Carers
