two staff members standing in the event booth smiling. The booth is decorated with a rainbow flag garland

Challengecommunity

Out and about at events in October

Events in full swing October was a busy month for our teams, filled with community engagement, celebrations, and a chance to connect with people across the region to discuss our

Allied Health

ADHD Awareness Month: Shedding Light on Neurodiversity

October is ADHD Awareness Month, and this year’s theme “Awareness is Key” focuses on the importance of shining a light on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to help foster understanding and

our board, CEO, Patron and company secretary in Maitland

Challengecommunity

Our Board Hits the Road in the Hunter Region

In the last week of August, the Challenge Community Services Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team embarked on a road trip to visit several of our sites across the

Challengecommunity

We’re Stepping Up for STEPtember!

At Challenge Community Services, we’re proud to be stepping up this September to support the Cerebral Palsy Alliance in its mission to help people with cerebral palsy live their best

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

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

Sarah-Jane-Schulze swimming at the 1992 Paralympic Games in Madrid.

Challengecommunity

Sarah-Jane Schulze: A Trailblazer in Paralympic Swimming

As the world prepares for all the excitement of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, we’re looking back on the career of Challenge Community Service’s very own Paralympic swimming star, Sarah-Jane

Naidoc week poster that reads: keep the fire burning, blak loud and proud!

Challengecommunity

NAIDOC Week 2024

NAIDOC Week is a special time to celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The theme for 2024, “Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud

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

an architect rendering of the Quirindi SDA property, viewed from the front.

Disability Services

Coming Soon: Purpose-built SDA in Quirindi!

We’re proud to be partnering with Lamb Constructions and ADAPT Housing to offer brand new Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) homes in Quirindi. With a contemporary modern design, these purpose-built SDA villas

Participants from the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, Challenge support worker Dylan is in the centre.

Challengecommunity

Supporting the leaders of tomorrow

Last month one of our fantastic support workers, Dylan Howell, ventured to the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) in Stuarts Point, NSW. Supported by Challenge Community Services, Dylan attended the