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

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

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

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

Finding independence with the NDIS

NDIS? What is it? Here’s the background A scheme that will guarantee all Australians with a permanent disability individually-tailored care and support, regardless of where they live or how they