IMPACT boss praises hard work and dedication of staff after organisation wins major recycling award.

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 […]

Recycle with IMPACT and go into the draw to win a monthly $50 voucher.

There's an app to help take the guess work out of what goes in your yellow-top bin, what needs to be taken to special drop off points and what's general waste.

The region's can-do attitude to recycling is undoubtedly growing!

Last week was Planet Ark’s 25th annual National Recycling Week. Recycling is something that is close to our hearts at IMPACT, and it’s important we continue the conversation to help not only our environment, but future generations who will be affected by our efforts in this space.
This year’s theme, “Recovery – A future beyond the bin”, encourages Australians to stop and think before their items reach the trash can.

It's National Recycling Week this week from November 8 - 15, and supported employer Jamie Stubbs from the Material Recycling Facility has a message for Bundaberg recyclers: look after your environment but also the workers at the MRF.
Are you doing your bit?

IMPACT Community services is updating their equipment at the Material recovery Facility with a new truck and bin-lifter,

Owen Taylor might only be nine years old, but he’s a recycling role model for many others in the Bundaberg region. Owen has become a mini-entrepreneur with big plans for the recycling funds he’s earning as he cashes in on empty cans and containers.

Ask Scott Blundell what he does at Bundaberg's Material Recovery Facility and he’ll tell you he helps keep it running like a well-oiled machine. One of Scott's roles is a greaser; someone who makes sure all the machines are oiled regularly to keep them in top working order. All of the waste from Bundaberg Regional […]

Join IMPACT Community Services as a Forklift & Truck Driver and contribute to our recycling efforts in a substantial way. With competitive benefits and the chance to work in a dynamic team, your role will be central to our mission of building a caring community.

Recently honoured as the Small Operator of the Year at the 2023 Changemaker Awards, IMPACT’s dedicated team is all set for a significant expansion of the Containers for Change Scheme. This expansion, effective from November 1, now includes wine and spirit bottles.

Two local businesses dedicated to recycling, have teamed up to make turning your containers into change even more accessible for the region’s coastal community.

During the holidays and ahead of a new year, typically signifies a time for cleaning, decluttering, and cleansing – out with the old to make way for the new.

Why do you stay? While this may seem like a loaded question for some, for those fortunate enough to ask within the scope of the workforce, it’s a question worth reflecting on.

Yesterday, the 1st May 2024, IMPACT's Managing Director Tanya O'Shea was one of four inspirational guest speakers at the Hinkler Innovation Series Luncheon, "Innovation to Live Longer," during which she announced IMPACT's exciting initiative, the IMPACT Community Academy. As a Special Assistance School, The IMPACT Community Academy, aims to provide alternative education options that address […]

"STRONGER TOGETHER" is a weekly column where Tanya explores key issues. This week Tanya discusses the critical importance of aligning personal values with work and education to enhance mental wellbeing and health, highlighting the innovative IMPACT Community Academy as a model for purpose-driven education to address increased disengagement in the mainstream system.

About the Position As a WORKFit Mentor at IMPACT Community Services, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting jobseekers to develop new and transferable skills, with a special emphasis on digital literacy. This involves leading both one-on-one and group sessions, using the GO1 library to enhance employability skills. Your efforts will be crucial in helping […]

"STRONGER TOGETHER" is a weekly column where Tanya explores key issues. This week Tanya discusses the crucial difference between reacting and responding in life’s pivotal moments and how it can affect the quality of our personal and professional relationships.

Working with NFPs and social enterprises provides a unique opportunity to align passion with purpose. Social enterprises, in particular, resonate with those seeking to create positive change while pursuing their professional endeavours, offering a chance to channel energy and talents toward lasting benefits for the community.

Join IMPACT Community Services as a Forklift & Truck Driver and contribute to our recycling efforts in a substantial way. With competitive benefits and the chance to work in a dynamic team, your role will be central to our mission of building a caring community.