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09/03/2020
Women of IMPACT: Jenna benefits as organisation grows its own

IMPACT has a rich history of growing its own workforce and Jenna Williams is the latest in a long line to benefit from the organisation’s approach of embracing on-the-job professional development.
Jenna has been supported every step of the way on her journey to leadership at IMPACT Community Services.

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09/03/2020
Student support: IMPACT offers a helping hand with homework

Any parent knows how difficult it can be to get kids to do their homework. Families in IMPACT Family Mental Health Services - Family Mental Health Support Services - IMPACT Community Services have found a helping hand in the Homework Club. The program is run to give a hand up to any child struggling with the demand of homework. The group is run once a week every Tuesday afternoon from 3.30pm to 5pm.

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06/03/2020
Women of IMPACT: How Sandra's human touch is changing lives

As manager of IMPACT Support Services, Sandra Higgins is used to juggling multiple priorities to meet the needs of her teams and their clients.

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04/03/2020
Rosemary takes on key nursing role for Discovery Coast community

While there has been a Community Nurse in Agnes Water for many years, IMPACT expanded the service at the start of the financial year to include a Community Access Nurse after identifying a gap in the health journey for many people.

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04/03/2020
Top marks for IMPACT'S jobactive service

The Australian Government’s Department of Employment, Skills, Family and Small Business has just released its latest quarterly jobactive star ratings for each provider and there was plenty of good news for IMPACT Community Services.

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02/03/2020
Queensland Government provides $20k to IMPACT for new technologies

IMPACT Community Services has been awarded almost $20,000 for investment in new technologies.

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18/02/2020
IMPACT's leader recognised for excellence in community services industry

CQUniversity has awarded Tanya O’Shea the 2020 Alumnus of the Year – Industry Excellence award in recognition of her significant leadership in community services.

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18/02/2020
Oh baby! Why Sophie loves training at IMPACT

With no family or friends in Bundaberg, Sophie Hamann has quickly found a support network in her classmates at IMPACT Community Services.

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18/02/2020
Don't give up: overwhelmed mum finds light at end of tunnel

Empowering Personal Growth and Professional Development: A Case Study of Vicki's Journey through the Employment First Aid Program Abstract: This case study presents the transformative journey of Vicki, a shop assistant facing significant personal challenges, including intellectual impairment, mental health anxiety, and navigating the child safety system. Referred to IMPACT Community Service's Employment First Aid […]

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17/02/2020
FAQs: Disability training

The community services sector is a job growth area. Check out the answers to your questions about disability training at IMPACT.

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17/02/2020
Tristan takes first step on pathway to new career

Just how far would you go to put yourself on the pathway to success? For Tristan Drury that answer is 950 kilometres. Tristan moved from Cunnamulla to Bundaberg after he secured a 22-week traineeship in Conservation Land Management through IMPACT Community Services.

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16/02/2020
How IMPACT enabled Debbie to escape her private hell

Overcoming Anxiety and Depression Through Vocational Training: A Case Study on Debbie's Transformation Abstract: This case study explores the journey of Debbie, a woman who suffered from anxiety and depression, leading to social isolation and limited opportunities. With the support of her daughter, a support worker, and her dedicated tutor, Debbie enrolled in the CHC33015 […]

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15/02/2020
Scott shares inspiring job journey after tent nightmare

Bundaberg dad Scott Feeney reflects on a turbulent year that saw him and his young family forced to live in a tent for four months. Scott was able to turn things around and find himself a job.

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12/02/2020
Mary's journey out of a violent marriage

Empowering Resilience and Family Stability: A Case Study of Mary's Journey through IMPACT Community Service's Positive Start Parenting Program Abstract: This case study delves into Mary's transformative journey through the Positive Start Parenting Program at IMPACT Community Service. Mary, facing homelessness, extreme domestic violence, and multiple challenges with her children's health, found hope and support […]

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07/02/2020
IMPACT volunteer lifts spirits for Bundaberg's elderly

Betty Rogers loves pulling out the ukelele and singing up a storm when she visits aged care centres around the Bundaberg region.

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