IMPACT boss praises hard work and dedication of staff after organisation wins major recycling award.

IMPACT Community Services is supporting people with disabilities who want to be part of the local workforce through jobs at the city’s Material Recovery Facility (MRF), owned by Bundaberg Regional Council and managed by IMPACT Community Services.   IMPACT provides around 27 jobs at the facility for employees with disabilities under the Australian Government’s Australian Disability […]

Recycle with IMPACT and go into the draw to win a monthly $50 voucher.

There's an app to help take the guess work out of what goes in your yellow-top bin, what needs to be taken to special drop off points and what's general waste.

The region's can-do attitude to recycling is undoubtedly growing!

Last week was Planet Ark’s 25th annual National Recycling Week. Recycling is something that is close to our hearts at IMPACT, and it’s important we continue the conversation to help not only our environment, but future generations who will be affected by our efforts in this space.
This year’s theme, “Recovery – A future beyond the bin”, encourages Australians to stop and think before their items reach the trash can.

It's National Recycling Week this week from November 8 - 15, and supported employer Jamie Stubbs from the Material Recycling Facility has a message for Bundaberg recyclers: look after your environment but also the workers at the MRF.
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IMPACT Community services is updating their equipment at the Material recovery Facility with a new truck and bin-lifter,

Owen Taylor might only be nine years old, but he’s a recycling role model for many others in the Bundaberg region. Owen has become a mini-entrepreneur with big plans for the recycling funds he’s earning as he cashes in on empty cans and containers.

Ask Scott Blundell what he does at Bundaberg's Material Recovery Facility and he’ll tell you he helps keep it running like a well-oiled machine. One of Scott's roles is a greaser; someone who makes sure all the machines are oiled regularly to keep them in top working order. All of the waste from Bundaberg Regional […]

Join IMPACT Community Services as a Forklift & Truck Driver and contribute to our recycling efforts in a substantial way. With competitive benefits and the chance to work in a dynamic team, your role will be central to our mission of building a caring community.

Recently honoured as the Small Operator of the Year at the 2023 Changemaker Awards, IMPACT’s dedicated team is all set for a significant expansion of the Containers for Change Scheme. This expansion, effective from November 1, now includes wine and spirit bottles.

Two local businesses dedicated to recycling, have teamed up to make turning your containers into change even more accessible for the region’s coastal community.

During the holidays and ahead of a new year, typically signifies a time for cleaning, decluttering, and cleansing – out with the old to make way for the new.

Why do you stay? While this may seem like a loaded question for some, for those fortunate enough to ask within the scope of the workforce, it’s a question worth reflecting on.

Join IMPACT Community Services as a Forklift & Truck Driver and contribute to our recycling efforts in a substantial way. With competitive benefits and the chance to work in a dynamic team, your role will be central to our mission of building a caring community.

What sets New iMage Laundry apart is its culture of solidarity and empathy. "Everyone down there does seem to help one another," Ann observes. In this nurturing environment, employees don't just work alongside each other; they support and uplift one another through thick and thin.

"STRONGER TOGETHER" is a weekly column where Tanya explores key issues. This week Tanya discusses the analogy of "muddy puddles and leaky ceilings," drawing inspiration from James Clear's concept and adding her own perspective. She illustrates how childhood experiences of jumping in muddy puddles can offer insights into problem-solving. While muddy puddles may clear up on their own if left alone, a leaky roof—symbolic of unresolved issues—will inevitably lead to escalating consequences if ignored.

This week Tanya discusses the evolving portrayal of neurodiversity in mainstream media, highlighting both its strides towards inclusivity and the ongoing need for nuanced and respectful representations that move beyond stereotypes.

Join the dedicated team at IMPACT Community Services as an NDIS Service Manager and play a pivotal role in empowering NDIS participants through strategic leadership and innovative service delivery. With significant benefits and a supportive environment, make a real difference in our community.

"STRONGER TOGETHER" is a weekly column where Tanya explores key issues. This week Tanya discusses the pressing issues facing our young people, from the rising tide of mental health challenges to the troubling phenomenon of school avoidance.