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

Emma and Nathan share foster caring experience

Just a year into being a foster carer, Emma, who lives on a farm near Narromine, said she couldn’t imagine her life any different. Western NSW needs more than 70

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

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

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

Woolworths Tamworth supports Challenge foster children

A Tamworth business has given some of the city’s most vulnerable children a little hope this Easter season. Staff from Woolworths at Tamworth Shoppingworld presented staff from Challenge Foster Care

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