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14 August 2017 Challenge to help everyone feel included

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 and Challenge Community Services can help.Challenge provides a r...

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17 July 2017 Fete to fund Disneyland trip for Challenge Foster Care children

A MINI fete will be held in Tamworth this week in a bid to give local foster children the chance to live their Disney dream.Connexions, an arm of Challenge Community Services, will host a mini fete on...

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14 July 2017 Services anticipate long-term change following NDIS launch

Disability services providers in Orange are getting used to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which was rolled out on July 1.Among the changes is an anticipation that more workers will ...

7 July 2017 Challenge welcomes NDIS boost

After four years of pilot studies, trials, and the roll out process, the much-anticipated National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has finally been rolled out in Western NSW.As of July 1 the NDIS i...

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18 May 2017 Finding independence with the NDIS

A scheme that will guarantee all Australians with a permanent disability individually-tailored care and support, regardless of where they live or how they acquired their disability.

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11 May 2017 New service provides connections for disabled

A new NDIS-inspired service is launching in Newcastle this month, which will allow young people living with disability to connect with each other and gain valuable skills. Meet Matt. He is just li...

27 April 2017 Swing to bring joy to Dubbo

Tracy Hanna is no stranger to ensuring people living with a disability are not left out and her push to secure a liberty swing for Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden is no different.Ms Hanna is embarking o...

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19 April 2017 Hard work leads to new job for Nicole

Nicole’s hard work has landed her a new role at HealthShare Linen Services at Tamworth Hospital laundry.Nicole, who has ADHD, has been with Challenge Disability Services Connexions program for eight...

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5 April 2017 Annual game ensures fun times for all

Fun was the name of a special game at Gipps St Fields on Sunday.The venue hosted the third annual Soccer Cup Challenge, a clash played between Tamworth FC and a select side from Challenge Community Se...

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31 March 2017 Achieve your goals with Challenge

CHALLENGE COMMUNITY SERVICES are dedicated to helping people with a disability achieve their dreams and goals in everyday life settings. Challenge’s Disability Services programs are focused on outco...

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