News and Stories

For the third year in a row Challenge Community Services have helped brighten the lives of over 50 local children that might have needed some Christmas cheer.All week the Challenge crew have been beat...

Six months ago Kriss and Donna’s life was turned upside down when they became foster carers for a baby girl.“And, boy, didn’t that change our lives!” Kriss said.“Everything completely change...

Opening your home to foster children and welcoming them into your family is a big commitment, and not a decision you should make alone.The whole family has to be on board with the decision to become f...

Children and young people in the foster care system often lack the permanency and security required to reach their full potential. While the goal of foster care is usually to return the child to their...

Ryan was living in northern New South Wales and then at the beginning of this year he self-placed with his father in Sydney.  During this time Challenge had been supporting Ryan and his father to ens...

For over three years, John and Verity have welcomed foster children into their home for respite, emergency, and short term stays. Children from ages 2 to 18, individuals and siblings, one night, a mon...

Nathan and Emma have provided short term, respite and long term placement for more than ten children on their farm. Currently, the family is hosting an 11-year-old girl on a short-term placement, and ...

As a nurse and manager in a sleep disorder clinic and a single parent of three, Kate Palumbo knows about juggling responsibilities. Despite her commitments, Kate has opened her doors to children in ne...

At the beginning of November, seven foster care children will be heading overseas to experience the magic of Disneyland.Arranged by foster carer Jules Campbell and paid for by the community, the Disne...

Have you ever considered fostering a child, but then thought the job was too hard for an ordinary parent? Surely you need to be a superhero to be a foster carer?Turns out, you only need compassion and...