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10/02/2025
Youth Coach – Xtreme Turnabout

IMPACT Community Services is seeking a Youth Coach to join our Xtreme Turnabout program in Bundaberg. This full-time role involves engaging and supporting young people aged 15-24 who are engaged with Youth Justice Services or Queensland Corrective Services. You will provide individual and group-based support, helping young people build skills and work towards employment or further education. Continue Reading Youth Coach – Xtreme Turnabout

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10/02/2025
Project Officer, Place & Partnerships – Bundaberg & Hervey Bay

IMPACT Community Services is seeking a Project Officer, Place & Partnerships to join our team, with one position available in Bundaberg and one in Hervey Bay. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for developing community programs, building partnerships, and managing projects that support children, youth, and families. A competitive hourly rate of $43.08 – $46.35 is offered. Continue Reading Project Officer, Place & Partnerships – Bundaberg & Hervey Bay

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10/02/2025
STRONGER TOGETHER: Integrity—The Quiet Decisions That Define Us

"STRONGER TOGETHER" is a weekly column where Tanya explores key issues. This week Tanya discusses the importance of integrity in professional settings, emphasising that true integrity is about aligning actions with values, even in small, quiet moments of hesitation. By IMPACT Community Services Managing Director Tanya O'Shea The email was ready. All she had to do was… Continue Reading STRONGER TOGETHER: Integrity—The Quiet Decisions That Define Us

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03/02/2025
STRONGER TOGETHER: Experimenting with Life—Embracing a Scientific Mindset

"STRONGER TOGETHER" is a weekly column where Tanya explores key issues. This week Tanya discusses how adopting a scientific mindset of curiosity and adaptability can help us navigate life more effectively by challenging our assumptions and remaining open to new ideas and experiences. By IMPACT Community Services Managing Director Tanya O'Shea In our daily lives, we often… Continue Reading STRONGER TOGETHER: Experimenting with Life—Embracing a Scientific Mindset

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27/01/2025
STRONGER TOGETHER: Mortality as Motivation—Focusing on What Truly Matters Now

"STRONGER TOGETHER" is a weekly column where Tanya explores key issues. This week Tanya discusses how embracing our mortality can motivate us to focus on what truly matters, leading to a more meaningful and fulfilling life. By IMPACT Community Services Managing Director Tanya O'Shea Death is a topic we rarely discuss openly, yet its inevitability is a… Continue Reading STRONGER TOGETHER: Mortality as Motivation—Focusing on What Truly Matters Now

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20/01/2025
STRONGER TOGETHER: The Power of Small Steps, Consistently

"STRONGER TOGETHER" is a weekly column where Tanya explores key issues. This week Tanya discusses the importance of taking small, consistent steps towards achieving long-term goals, as highlighted by her conversation with Mat Grills on the IMPACT’s Stronger Together podcast. By IMPACT Community Services Managing Director Tanya O'Shea I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with… Continue Reading STRONGER TOGETHER: The Power of Small Steps, Consistently

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16/01/2025
Finding Purpose Through Service: How Volunteering Led Raymond to a Rewarding Career in Aged Care

Raymond Toms began his journey into aged care with trips from Fiji to Australia, where he volunteered up to twice a year for three months at a time through IMPACT Community Services’ Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS). His time as a volunteer not only brightened the lives of residents but also deeply impacted his… Continue Reading Finding Purpose Through Service: How Volunteering Led Raymond to a Rewarding Career in Aged Care

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13/01/2025
Case Manager – Intensive Family Support Hervey Bay

We are hiring a Case Manager to support vulnerable families in our Intensive Family Support program. This role involves creating structured case plans, conducting home visits, and working collaboratively to ensure children and families thrive in safe environments. Continue Reading Case Manager – Intensive Family Support Hervey Bay

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13/01/2025
STRONGER TOGETHER: Motivation & Procrastination—The Struggle is Real

"STRONGER TOGETHER" is a weekly column where Tanya explores key issues. This week Tanya discusses the emotional roots of procrastination and introduces the “5, 5 or 5” tool as a practical strategy to overcome it. By IMPACT Community Services Managing Director Tanya O'Shea We've all been there – the looming task, the weight of responsibility, yet the… Continue Reading STRONGER TOGETHER: Motivation & Procrastination—The Struggle is Real

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08/01/2025
Running Life’s Marathon - Mat Grills on Resilience and Purpose

In the latest Stronger Together podcast, Tanya O'Shea from IMPACT Community Services dives into the inspiring journey of Bundaberg’s own Mat Grills. Mat, an ultramarathoner, business owner, and community advocate, shares how he balances intense early-morning training with his roles as a family man and entrepreneur. Continue Reading Running Life’s Marathon - Mat Grills on Resilience and Purpose

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06/01/2025
STRONGER TOGETHER: New Year, New You—"Letting Go” of the Dead Wood

"STRONGER TOGETHER" is a weekly column where Tanya explores key issues. This week Tanya discusses the importance of letting go of old habits, negative emotions, and limiting beliefs to make room for new growth and opportunities in the new year. By IMPACT Community Services Managing Director Tanya O'Shea As we usher in a new year, there’s an… Continue Reading STRONGER TOGETHER: New Year, New You—"Letting Go” of the Dead Wood

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30/12/2024
STRONGER TOGETHER: When Did "Good" Become Not Enough?

"STRONGER TOGETHER" is a weekly column where Tanya explores key issues. This week Tanya discusses how the relentless pursuit of perfection has infiltrated every aspect of our lives, especially during the festive season, and advocates for embracing “enoughness” and celebrating small victories as we move into the new year. By IMPACT Community Services Managing Director Tanya O'Shea… Continue Reading STRONGER TOGETHER: When Did "Good" Become Not Enough?

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23/12/2024
STRONGER TOGETHER: Navigating the Mixed Emotions of the Festive Season

"STRONGER TOGETHER" is a weekly column where Tanya explores key issues. This week Tanya discusses how the Christmas season can evoke both joy and complex emotions, urging us to find balance and meaning amidst the disparities and challenges it brings. By IMPACT Community Services Managing Director Tanya O'Shea The Christmas season often carries the promise of cheer… Continue Reading STRONGER TOGETHER: Navigating the Mixed Emotions of the Festive Season

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20/12/2024
Trainer & Assessor - Disability

Are you ready to inspire and empower learners? Join IMPACT Community Services in Bundaberg as a full-time Trainer/Assessor, where you'll deliver high-quality training, assessments, and support to help participants achieve their professional aspirations. This role blends virtual and hands-on teaching methods in a dynamic learning environment. Continue Reading Trainer & Assessor - Disability

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16/12/2024
STRONGER TOGETHER: The Importance of an Enduring Power of Attorney

"STRONGER TOGETHER" is a weekly column where Tanya explores key issues. This week Tanya discusses the importance of having an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) in Queensland to ensure personal wishes are respected and to support a more efficient healthcare system. By IMPACT Community Services Managing Director Tanya O'Shea It’s not a topic that many of us… Continue Reading STRONGER TOGETHER: The Importance of an Enduring Power of Attorney

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