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23/03/2023
STRONGER TOGETHER: Harmony Week - Everyone Belongs

Harmony Week is the perfect opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations around diversity and multiculturalism; we’re all united by the Aussie values of respect, freedom, fairness, equal opportunity and democracy. It’s also a wonderful opportunity for all Australians to embrace cultural diversity and celebrate what we have in common.

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21/03/2023
WORKFit gives Sharen a new lease on life

Sharen believes she wouldn’t have been able to return to work when she did if it wasn’t for IMPACT’s WORKFit program.

“If I hadn’t have done this course and been given the ability to believe in myself and understand what resilience is, I wouldn’t be working now,” she said, adding that you need to be understand what your challenges are before you can overcome them, something WORKFit helped her with.

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20/03/2023
STRONGER TOGETHER: Building your personal resilience

The good news is that personal resilience is something we can build over time. Think of resilience like a muscle – the more we exercise it, the stronger it becomes.

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14/03/2023
STRONGER TOGETHER: The stories we tell ourselves

It’s always a little jarring when we realise the stories we tell ourselves aren’t real. When we debunk beliefs that we have carved out and shared with others; placed limitations and boundaries on ourselves and our goals; and created excuses to defend and justify our lack of action.

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06/03/2023
IMPACT exploring pop-up urgent care clinic for Discovery Coast

We are currently exploring the possibility of offering a pop-up urgent care walk in clinic in Agnes Water during the Easter school holidays. We will keep you informed of our progress toward making this a reality. 

Urgent care clinics provide care to patients who have an urgent medical (injury/illness) requirement that is not a life-threatening emergency, for example sprains, wounds, sutures, minor breaks and insect or animal bites.

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06/03/2023
STRONGER TOGETHER: Raising our girls to find self esteem beyond appearance

"STRONGER TOGETHER" is a weekly column where Tanya explores key issues. This week, in honour of International Women's Day, Tanya discusses raising girls to find self esteem and worth beyond their appearance. By IMPACT Community Services Managing Director Tanya O'Shea This Wednesday (8 March) marks International Women’s Day, an annual celebration that recognises the contributions, accomplishments and […]

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03/03/2023
Recycling creates jobs for people with disabilities

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 […]

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27/02/2023
STRONGER TOGETHER: JOMO - the Joy Of Missing Out

JOMO is all about stepping away from self-comparison, being content with where you are right now, embracing the integration of life and work and proudly living life in the slow lane. It allows you to unshackle yourself from what you ‘should’ be doing in favour of tuning into what you ‘want’ to do.

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20/02/2023
STRONGER TOGETHER: The volunteer who knows when to let go

When engaging in community work, it’s important to keep in mind that we all have different values, beliefs, and ways of operating. This diversity can create friction due to a lack of understanding and insight; it can also bring about conflict and disagreements. It does however have the amazing potential to create a rich and vibrant community. To make the most of this diversity, we must be able to balance our own needs and preferences with the needs of others.

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13/02/2023
STRONGER TOGETHER: The cost of living crisis and the toll on mental health

We know that the financial strain is real – every Australian is feeling the pinch on their purse strings, having to either find extra money or go without. And while each one of us is living with the daily burden of this additional financial strain, very few consider the toll that it’s having on their mental wellbeing.

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06/02/2023
STRONGER TOGETHER: The goals we set ourselves

Research suggests that most people give up on their New Year resolutions between one and six weeks into the new year, with only about 16% of people able to follow through. By now most people will have given up. If you’re still going and are one of those 16% - well done you! Take a moment to celebrate and bask in the glory as you appreciate and recognise all that you have achieved during this time.  

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30/01/2023
STRONGER TOGETHER: Building a sustainable health service for the Discovery Coast

Currently on the Discovery Coast there is no hospital or health service available and limited GPs, with many who need medical help forced to rely on the local chemist and Queensland Ambulance Service for non-urgent issues or make a 3-hour round trip to Bundaberg or Gladstone for both regular and after hours care.

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25/01/2023
10 years on: IMPACT staff share memories of 2013 Australia Day flood

On the 10th anniversary of the Australia Day flood, IMPACT Community Services staff have recounted their memories of the unforgettable event, sharing the highs and lows, and how the community came together to support one another through tough times for all.

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24/01/2023
"Attitude is everything" - Josh turns his life around

The 22-year-old has turned his life around from unemployment and homelessness with the help of the three local organisations and a positive attitude and sheer determination. He says help is available to those who need it, but you must take the initiative and ask for it.

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23/01/2023
STRONGER TOGETHER: Learning from the lies we tell

Lies can break bonds between people, erode trust and cause problems in relationships. Depending on the lie, we might find ourselves yelling, swearing, storming out, shaming the person, shutting down, spending hours, days or weeks questioning why and how they could have done what they did.

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