Challenge Community Services

Flashback to our 9D Movie Fete Day in 2016.

Our fabulous staff Sharon and Taylor had a great day connecting with the local community at the Living Well Expo. It was a fun event and the ladies loved speaking to the community about our Foster Care and Disability Services in the Coffs Harbour area.

There is an urgent need for more foster carers in Coffs Harbour just like Merrin that can provide a safe and loving home for children in need. Read her foster care story below to learn how she was able to support Ella and break down her barriers in her time of need.

Meet Tonya, one of our fabulous Secure Scanning supported employees. Tonya has worked at Secure Scanning for over 10 years now, and has some useful advice for people with a disability looking for employment.

Help us help you by completing our supported accommodation survey today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/supportliv ing

Adopt Change spoke to Studio 10 about the urgent need for more foster carers and the importance of providing a stable and caring forever home for children and young people in need.
If you're interested in becoming a Challenge foster carer, or would like to learn more, please contact us today by sending us a direct Facebook message or emailing fostercare@challengecommunity.org.au .

Well done to our Secure Scanning Team who were nominated as finalists for the 'Excellence in Workplace Inclusion' award at the Tamworth Business Chamber Quality Awards on Friday Night. While they didn't take out first prize, we're still so proud of our team for the fantastic work they do every day!

Are you looking for a new lunch spot in Tamworth? Be sure to check out our Connexions Cafe for your next outing!

Caring for a young girl with multiple psychological challenges hasn't been easy, but after four years of providing a safe and caring home for Stella, Harry and Liz say there is no greater reward. Read their incredible story below.

Are you or your loved one considering 24/7 supported accommodation? Our Armidale Group Home has vacancies available for young females ready to make their first steps towards independence.

We want to know what's important to you or your loved one when considering 24/7 supported accommodation. Please help us help you by completing our short survey today - best of all, you'll go in the draw to win one of two Samsung tablets!

Flashback to our Connexions Biggest Morning Tea event in 2015.

"Ella was really stressed and angry when she came to me. She would push the boundaries, but I could tell she was a good kid underneath".
Read Merrin's foster care story below, and the critical role she played in restoring Ella to her family of origin.

Kylie from Therapeutic Services and Richard from our Head Office had a wonderful experience during their ‘Day in The Life’ at Moree Day Programs. They loved getting to know the group and had lots of laughs over lunch and a game of Yahtzee.

Staff and clients from our Wickham office in Newcastle had a lovely morning tea today, raising much needed funds for our farmers doing it tough.

Our Kent Street Day Program are proud to announce that they raised over $2,000 for 'Bears Of Hope' through their morning tea fundraiser. This money will go towards infant and pregnancy loss support. Well done team!

Have you seen our 24/7 supported accommodation vacancies on our website? Our experienced staff are on hand to make the transition into supported accommodation easy and comfortable for you and your loved one.

Our Armidale Masquerade Ball is coming up on Saturday the 8th of September. This will be an amazing night, full of fun and is open to all people with a disability, their friends, family and carers. We can’t wait to see you there! Click below for ticket and event details.