Our Community, Our Stories

IMPACT Community Services is once again running the popular Skillsets for Successful Tenancies - Dollars and Sense course, and if you're looking to get an extra advantage in Bundaberg’s difficult rental market, it could be just the ticket.

“Volunteering brings benefits to both the visitor and the person visited,” says IMPACT's Community Visitors Scheme manager Heather Hinsbey.

Heath Tisdell did everything right when he decided to pursue a career in land care: he decided on his direction and signed up with IMPACT Community Services. Heath is doing a Certificate I in Conservation and Land Management.

At IMPACT Community Services, 2020 will be remembered as a year of possibility. This is not meant to sound trite or diminish the fact that it was an incredibly challenging year for many. Instead it is to recognise the tremendous commitment demonsted.

Smart new look ensures a warm welcome at IMPACT Community Services' reception area.

Last week I wrote about New Year’s resolutions and how goals can be attained using the SMART method; specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely.
At IMPACT we know life can get tough sometimes, which is why we're here to help.

IMPACT Community Services' employment specialist says 2021 is the year to upskill, and those not moving forward are at risk of getting left behind.

IMPACT Community Services has once again been recognised as a top jobactive provider by the government. The Australian Government’s Department of Employment, Skills, Family and Small Business has released its latest quarterly jobactive star ratings.

Happy New Year all, and welcome to 2021. This time of year is renowned for setting new goals and resolutions in an attempt to improve our lives for the better. This is a great step, but it’s important to set SMART goals.

Leanne Baker is a name you might be familiar with – especially if you’re a busy mother or planning guru. Leanne is a local business owner whose experience and products are widely sought after. Her range of yearly planners and time management techniques are a hit within Bundaberg families, which makes her kind end-of-year gift all the more special.

The holiday period is typically a time of more. More relaxing, more family time, more spending, more food, and more alcohol. But for families who experience domestic and family violence, more is a frightening reality. While many of our community members experience more love and joy, others are preparing for a time of uncertainty.

Tiffany Kelly began her training course at IMPACT Community Services with hopes of finding a career in disability support, but had no idea how quickly her dreams would become reality.
Tiffany is about to complete her Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) at IMPACT and has already managed to secure a job.

Dael Giddins has a long history of serving her community, so it was no surprise to anyone when she decided to sign up as a volunteer in IMPACT Community Services' Community Visitor Scheme. But Dael was in for a surprise when she learned that her mother was the very first IMPACT CVS volunteer in Gayndah. She signed up in 2002 and visited Gayndah's elderly residents for 10 years.

Human Rights affect everyone. They should inform the decisions we make and the actions we take every day. While most people might not know exactly which 23 human rights are protected by the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019, the essence of each guideline has been engrained in what we’ve been taught is “acceptable behavior” for human beings.

For International Day of People with Disabilities, IMPACT's Managing Director Tanya O'Shea has written about the importance of creating employment opportunities for all community members.
Every person offers a unique skillset, and this year's #IDPwD theme of "Building Back Better" encourages employers to become more inclusive, accessible and sustainable.