CARE and TCI info session – Dubbo

Join us for an informative session where we will explore the concepts of CARE and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and how they can assist you in developing safe relationships with children and

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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

A canvas is being covered with red, black and yellow hand prints to celebrate ATSI Children's Day

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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5 tips for managing pandemic fatigue

If you’ve escaped catching COVID-19 or you live in an area that has not been subjected to lockdowns, you may think of yourself one of the lucky ones. Yet we’ve

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The most important role of your life: caring for our most vulnerable

Imagine being 10 years old and waking in an unfamiliar motel room. It’s not safe for you to live with your parents right now – you don’t know when you’ll

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A 10-year wedding anniversary with a twist

For some couples, their 10-year wedding anniversary means a candle lit dinner, a relaxing holiday, or simply some alone time away from the kids. But for one couple, their 10th