Foster Care

Staying strong: a little self-care goes a long way

Foster carers are quick to tell you that caring for a child in need is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. But being a foster carer also

Foster Care

Room for one more

“My house” says 6-year-old Ryan as the Davidson family pulls into their 5-acre Central Coast block. Hearing those words was a wonderful moment for foster carers Rosanna and Colin, especially

Foster Care

Hunter’s vulnerable children doing it tough

There are vulnerable children in the Hunter region doing it tough. Really tough. Through no fault of their own, these children are unable to live with their parents. Due to

Disability Services

5 key benefits of Supported Independent Living

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is designed to allow more choice and control in the lives of people living with a permanent and significant disability. If one of your

Disability Services

Understanding Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)

If you are looking for accommodation options, there are a number of different housing solutions and supports available to consider for your unique needs. Supported Independent Living and Specialist Disability

Disability Services

COVID-19 Update – Returning to Day Programs

We are pleased to announce that the Challenge COVIDSafe plan has now been implemented and we are able to gradually welcome our clients back to their Day Programs from Monday

Disability Services

Finding new hope with Supported Independent Living

After more than three decades spent in various rehabilitation facilities throughout her life, Yvonne had expected to move into an aged-care facility at the end of 2019. However, in a

Disability Services

Challenge Community Services updated response to COVID-19

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement last Friday (8 May) of the 3-Step Framework for a COVIDSafe Australia, we look forward to gradually resuming our face-to-face and centre-based services. With the

Disability Services

Supporting you to achieve your goals in 2020

Navigating the NDIS can be overwhelming at times. Thankfully for those who are fortunate to have support coordination in their plan; your NDIS journey can made smoother with the assistance

Foster Care

How to create a peaceful physical space

If you have a child or young person in your care who is anxious, or behaving in unpredictable ways, creating a calm home environment can help make them feel more