a man helps a child with emotional regulation by holding them in a hug

CARE

Understanding Stress and Supporting Regulation

Stress is something we all experience. For children and young people who have experienced trauma, stress can feel stronger, happen more quickly, and be harder to manage. What might seem

a man reads a story to a young neurodivergent girl while wearing a christmas hat

Allied Health

Supporting neurodivergent children and their carers through Christmas

The festive season can be a time of joy and connection, but for many families it also brings added pressure. Routines change, expectations increase, and emotional demands often rise. Carers

CARE Practice Insight Sessions – Family Involved

We are pleased to invite you to continue your CARE training journey with a new series of CARE Practice Insight Sessions, focused on deepening your understanding of Family Involved care.

CARE Practice Insight Sessions – Ecologically Oriented

We are pleased to invite you to continue your CARE training journey with a new series of CARE Practice Insight Sessions, focused on deepening your understanding of Ecologically Oriented care.

Foster Care

Join our Dubbo foster care info session

Right now, in the Dubbo and western New South Wales region there are children who need a safe, loving place to call home. We need people just like you to

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Foster Care

Celebrating National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day in Maitland

Our Maitland Foster Care team recently hosted a cultural event to celebrate National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, bringing together our young people in care for an afternoon

a graphic for national pyjama day. Text reads Wear your PJs this July to support foster kids with BIG dreams

Challengecommunity

National Pyjama Day 2024

Earlier this month, our teams came to the office in their favourite PJs to support kids in care on National Pyjama Day! Each year, Pyjama Day raises money for The

Foster Care

Supporting Young People in Foster Care to Thrive

At Challenge Community Services, our Foster Care teams are passionate about supporting our young people in care to achieve their goals. We believe that when children and young people are

Foster Care

Raising Awareness and Building Support: Our Foster Care Teams in Action

Have you seen our foster care teams out and about lately? They’ve been busy meeting communities across New South Wales and raising awareness about the dire need for more foster

Foster Care

A Trauma Informed approach to the holidays

Supporting children with traumatic backgrounds during the holiday season demands a nuanced approach, understanding, and an extra dose of patience. As calendars fill with festive events and the regular