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01/08/2025
IMPACT Community Services to support local jobseekers and employers under new national disability employment program 

IMPACT Community Services is proud to support local jobseekers and employers under the Australian Government’s new disability employment program, Inclusive Employment Australia, commencing 1 November 2025.   Continue Reading IMPACT Community Services to support local jobseekers and employers under new national disability employment program 

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31/07/2025
IMPACT's Prize recipient aspires to support rural and Indigenous communities

I was thrilled to receive the generous and unexpected IMPACT Community Services Prize in recognition of my academic dedication and achievements Continue Reading IMPACT's Prize recipient aspires to support rural and Indigenous communities

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30/07/2025
Finding Her Village: Tahlia’s Journey with Positive Start Parenting

IMPACT's Positive Start Parenting Program supports young mothers, like Tahlia, and mothers-to-be, by providing access to local services, resources, and a strong sense of community. Continue Reading Finding Her Village: Tahlia’s Journey with Positive Start Parenting

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29/07/2025
Xtreme Turnabout Offers Second Chances and Stronger Futures

For many young people in Bundaberg, the journey to a better future begins with a conversation, and that conversation often starts with Zachary Wakeling. As the youth coach behind IMPACT Community Services’ Xtreme Turnabout program, Zac brings more than a decade of experience in youth work, crisis support, and community engagement. With a background in… Continue Reading Xtreme Turnabout Offers Second Chances and Stronger Futures

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24/07/2025
Case Manager - Bundaberg Intensive Family Support

work collaboratively with families to identify and prioritise their presenting needs and provide intensive support interventions and engagement with specialist services Continue Reading Case Manager - Bundaberg Intensive Family Support

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23/07/2025
Growing Together

Join IMPACT and Centacare in Kingaroy every Thursday for gardening, good food, and great company. Whether you're planting veggies or just enjoying a chat, there's a place for you here. Continue Reading Growing Together

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21/07/2025
STRONGER TOGETHER: International Self-Care Day – The 24/7 Case for Self-Care

International Self-Care Day is on 24 July. The date itself, 24/7, is symbolic: self-care calls for a continuous commitment, thoughtfully woven into the rhythm of everyday life. Continue Reading STRONGER TOGETHER: International Self-Care Day – The 24/7 Case for Self-Care

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14/07/2025
STRONGER TOGETHER: Reclaiming Clarity – 5 Strategies to Ease Mental Overload

Reducing cognitive load isn’t just about working smarter, it’s about living better. Continue Reading STRONGER TOGETHER: Reclaiming Clarity – 5 Strategies to Ease Mental Overload

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10/07/2025
Casual Cleaner - IMPACT Community Services

Join IMPACT Community Services and help maintain a clean, safe environment for our team and community. Morning shifts only, great benefits. Continue Reading Casual Cleaner - IMPACT Community Services

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07/07/2025
IMPACT in Action: How ACVVS Sparked Purpose Across Generations

Debbie Bailey found purpose and connection through volunteering with IMPACT’s Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme in Bundaberg. Her granddaughter Lilly joined her, leading to a career in aged care thanks to IMPACT’s training. Their story shows how a simple opportunity can change lives. Continue Reading IMPACT in Action: How ACVVS Sparked Purpose Across Generations

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07/07/2025
New IMPACT Initiative to Connect Discovery Coast Residents to Wellbeing Support

A new wellbeing initiative is set to transform support across the Discovery Coast, thanks to funding from the Queensland Government’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Grants program. The Discovery Coast Social Prescription Community Coach Initiative will embed a full-time Community Coach, someone with lived experience of mental ill-health, into Agnes Water’s IMPACT Community Health Service (ICHS) on Rafting Ground Road. Continue Reading New IMPACT Initiative to Connect Discovery Coast Residents to Wellbeing Support

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07/07/2025
STRONGER TOGETHER: The Quiet Wounds That Matter

When we think of trauma, we often picture dramatic events - natural disasters, violence, or major accidents. These are known as “Big T” traumas. But there’s another kind, "small t" traumas, just as real, though often invisible, that can sneak up on you when you least expect it. Continue Reading STRONGER TOGETHER: The Quiet Wounds That Matter

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02/07/2025
Employment Services Manager

This qualified professional will embrace a high-quality customer service mantra, collaborating with a diverse range of people across the organisation and externally in a Not-for-Profit arena. Continue Reading Employment Services Manager

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30/06/2025
New Image Laundry - Manager

Our Laundry Manager leads our social enterprise which provides a commercial laundry service across the Wide-Bay Burnett Region. Continue Reading New Image Laundry - Manager

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30/06/2025
STRONGER TOGETHER: In the Eye of the Storm – Finding Peace in this Chaotic World

Life doesn’t wait for us to be ready. It throws curveballs, big and small, without warning. And in the middle of it all, we’re expected to keep moving, keep working, keep showing up. It’s no wonder we feel overwhelmed. Continue Reading STRONGER TOGETHER: In the Eye of the Storm – Finding Peace in this Chaotic World

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