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19/11/2024
IMPACT Community Services named among Diversity Council Australia’s 2024-2025 Inclusive Employers

IMPACT Community Services is proud to announce it has been named on Diversity Council Australia (DCA)'s annual list of Inclusive Employers for 2024-2025. This acknowledgement highlights IMPACT’s commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported. The Inclusive Employer Index is an annual survey developed by DCA in partnership […]

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18/11/2024
IMPACT Celebrates Aged Care Visitor Volunteers

IMPACT Community Services held an end-of-year event for the Aged Care Volunteer Visitors Scheme (ACVVS) on 6 November 2024, celebrating volunteers from Bundaberg, Childers and Gin Gin. The event brought together these dedicated individuals to thank them for their remarkable contributions throughout the year.    In January – September 2024, ACVVS volunteers provided over 5,600 visits […]

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18/11/2024
STRONGER TOGETHER: Beyond Words and Actions—The Enduring Power of Kindness

"STRONGER TOGETHER" is a weekly column where Tanya explores key issues. This week Tanya discusses the profound impact of small acts of kindness in our daily lives and how they create lasting connections and a more compassionate world. By IMPACT Community Services Managing Director Tanya O'Shea “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you […]

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13/11/2024
Finance Business Partner

The Finance Business Partner at IMPACT Community Services is a full-time role dedicated to delivering key financial insights and fostering strategic collaboration across departments. This role requires expertise in financial reporting, grant acquittals, and team leadership.

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12/11/2024
Domestic Family Violence Specialist - Hervey Bay

Join IMPACT Community Services as a Domestic Family Violence Specialist in Hervey Bay, providing critical support and safety planning for families affected by domestic violence. This role requires expertise in trauma-informed care, risk assessment, and effective family engagement strategies.

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11/11/2024
STRONGER TOGETHER: Looking Deeper—Uncovering the True Value of People

"STRONGER TOGETHER" is a weekly column where Tanya explores key issues. This week Tanya discusses how understanding evolutionary psychology can help us look beyond first impressions, enabling us to form deeper, more meaningful connections by appreciating the true value of others. By IMPACT Community Services Managing Director Tanya O'Shea We’ve all heard the saying, “Don’t judge a […]

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07/11/2024
Grow Your Own: A Journey of Leadership Development at IMPACT

At IMPACT Community Services, we believe in nurturing talent from within, and the Leaders Lab program is a testament to this commitment. Today, we share the inspiring journey of Nicole Hanson, who has grown remarkably through this program. Nicole’s story begins in March 2019, when she joined IMPACT in the Accounts Payable role. A few […]

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04/11/2024
Manager Support Services - Bundaberg

We are seeking a passionate Trainer/Assessor to deliver accredited and non-accredited training at IMPACT Community Services. In this role, you will guide students through their learning journey, helping them transition into employment or further education.

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04/11/2024
STRONGER TOGETHER: Success or wellbeing—why can’t we have both?

"STRONGER TOGETHER" is a weekly column where Tanya explores key issues. This week Tanya discusses how success and wellbeing can and should coexist, highlighting IMPACT's commitment to fostering both through resilience, adaptability, and meaningful community change. By IMPACT Community Services Managing Director Tanya O'Shea Generally, when we think about success and ‘successful people’, we assume that they […]

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31/10/2024
United for Change during the annual 16 Days of Activism in Bundaberg

The "Stronger Together" podcast by IMPACT Community Services dives into critical social issues impacting Bundaberg and beyond. In this episode, Tanya O’Shea, IMPACT’s Managing Director, is joined by guests Jo Leveritt from the Zonta Club and Staci Rae from IMPACT’s Intensive Family Support Program (IFS) to discuss the upcoming "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based […]

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31/10/2024
Mentor

The Mentor role with IMPACT Community Services involves intensive case management, resilience-building workshops, and collaborative pre-employment support to empower individuals as they move towards employment readiness and economic participation.

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28/10/2024
STRONGER TOGETHER: Unplug24 – Disconnect to Reconnect

"STRONGER TOGETHER" is a weekly column where Tanya explores key issues. This week Tanya discusses Wayne Holdsworth’s mission, motivated by the tragic loss of his son Mac last year, to combat suicide, cyberbullying, and sextortion through his SmackTalk charity and the Unplug24 initiative. By IMPACT Community Services Managing Director Tanya O'Shea Every day in Australia, eight families […]

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21/10/2024
STRONGER TOGETHER: Rewriting Your Story—Breaking Free from Negative Meaning Making

"STRONGER TOGETHER" is a weekly column where Tanya explores key issues. This week Tanya discusses how to break free from negative meaning making by recognising when it becomes unhelpful and using mindfulness practices to reframe experiences and foster resilience. By IMPACT Community Services Managing Director Tanya O'Shea Last week, I delved into the concept of "meaning making"—the […]

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18/10/2024
Container Refund Point (CRP) Sorter

We are looking for 3 x CRP Sorters to join our Container Refund Points at Qunaba and Uni Drive. These casual roles require 20hrs/fortnight, with a focus on sorting and processing containers. A Driver’s Licence and strong numeracy skills are essential. Apply by 23 October 2024.

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15/10/2024
No Child Left Hungry: IMPACT Joining Local Efforts to Combat Poverty in Bundaberg

Eight-year-old Mia* wakes up every morning with a knot in her stomach. It’s not just the usual nerves about school; it’s the anxiety of knowing she might not have lunch today. Her shoes are worn out, and her uniform is too small, but her family can’t afford new ones. Mia feels embarrassed and isolated, often […]

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