top down view of a positive behaviour support practitioner and her client.

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What is a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner?

If you or someone you know has a disability or complex needs, you may have heard the term Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner. But what exactly do they do, and how

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What Does It Mean to Be Trauma-Informed in Foster Care?

What Does It Mean to Be Trauma-Informed in Foster Care? Foster care is all about providing a safe and loving environment for kids who can’t live with their biological families.

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Join our Dubbo foster care info session

Right now, in the Dubbo and western New South Wales region there are children who need a safe, loving place to call home. We need people just like you to

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Dive into the 2025 Gunnedah Swimming Carnival!

Join the Fun at the 2025 Gunnedah Swimming Carnival! Did you know that Challenge Community Services hosts an incredible, inclusive swimming carnival every year for people with disabilities? Held annually

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Back to school wellbeing

Supporting Children’s Mental Wellbeing During the Back-to-School Transition The back-to-school period can be an exciting yet challenging time for children and young people. For many, it represents a return

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A Stress-Free Christmas: Tips for a Joyful Holiday Season

The holiday or festive season is often a time for joy, celebration, and family. However, it can also be a time of stress, anxiety, and conflict. With family gatherings, holiday

two staff members standing in the event booth smiling. The booth is decorated with a rainbow flag garland

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Out and about at events in October

Events in full swing October was a busy month for our teams, filled with community engagement, celebrations, and a chance to connect with people across the region to discuss our

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ADHD Awareness Month: Shedding Light on Neurodiversity

October is ADHD Awareness Month, and this year’s theme “Awareness is Key” focuses on the importance of shining a light on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to help foster understanding and

our board, CEO, Patron and company secretary in Maitland

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Our Board Hits the Road in the Hunter Region

In the last week of August, the Challenge Community Services Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team embarked on a road trip to visit several of our sites across the

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We’re Stepping Up for STEPtember!

At Challenge Community Services, we’re proud to be stepping up this September to support the Cerebral Palsy Alliance in its mission to help people with cerebral palsy live their best