Challenge team at Trangie proud to help design jerseys

It was a big day down at Alan Burns Oval on July 15 as the Trangie Magpies hosted their Indigenous round, old boys, ladies and sponsors day. The jerseys worn

Challenge Community Services and council agree to terms for buyback centre and youth training facility

A Tamworth based youth program to keep young males out of prison has been given the green light by council, and could be operating within two months. The program, which

Sensory rooms are changing the landscape for people with disability

A place of quiet, comfort and unique sensory experiences has been created at the Challenge Disability Services Site on Greg Norman Drive in Tamworth, NSW. Warwick Bennet, a former mayor

Entrepreneurs with intellectual disabilities pitch their startup

Annette Kearney, 29, is working hard to turn her passion into a business. “I’ve been doing it for a long time now,” she said. “I just like to be able

Helping people learn life skills

Getting his “Ls” and securing a job were Bayden Parker’s top NDIS goals and he has already smashed them. Greater independence and being able to get around without having to

Challenge Disability Services in Trangie host fun day for Autism Awareness month

April marks Autism Awareness month, where diversity is celebrated and inclusion is embraced. On Wednesday, April 10 the team from Challenge Disability Services in Trangie held a community fun day

Kenny finds his focus through art

A connection to country and deep love of Australian wildlife are recurring themes in Kenny Thurbon’s paintings. From Trangie in north-west NSW, Kenny works at his paintings for many hours

Changing lives for the better

Working at Challenge Recycling, Narrabri has been a positively life-changing experience for Marie Hatch. The expression ‘life-changing’ is often overused but Ms Hatch’s job really has changed her life, and for the

A sense of fulfilment money can’t buy

When Ella* arrived at her foster home, she was stressed, pushed boundaries and frequently acted out. No wonder really – her parents were separated and struggling with alcohol issues. Ella’s

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