The tremendous work done by the IMPACT Community Service staff at the Material Recovery Facility has been praised by fellow employees, IMPACT’s board chair Leanne Rudd, Bundaberg Regional Council Cr Tanya McLoughlin and Member for Bundaberg Tom Smith during a staff award presentation.

While we faced many challenges before COVID-19 hit, the pandemic has undoubtedly compounded matters for some, and financial stress is no exception.

"STRONGER TOGETHER" is a weekly column where Tanya explores key issues. This weeks sees Tanya discussing employment pathways.

As the common saying goes, you either work to live or you live to work, but does it have to be one or the other? It can often seem that determined, career-oriented people must make sacrifices in their personal lives to achieve their goals professionally, but at IMPACT we don’t see that as the case.

A big part of being a community organisation is helping people improve their lives. Part of our focus here at IMPACT involves how we can work with other businesses and like-minded organisations to provide a better service for our clients and participants so they achieve the outcomes they are after.

At the end of each year IMPACT Community Services celebrates milestone employment achievements with its staff. In December 2020 there were a number of employees who reached significant milestones with the organisation, and we thank each and every one of them for their dedication to our cause and their commitment to their work.

All of the waste from council's yellow-top bins is sorted at the facility on University Drive. IMPACT employs about 27 workers with disabilities under the Australian Government's Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) for the task. A supportive work environment is provided where workers can reach their potential in this field of work. The facility has a […]

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.

Sarah Sturrock is a well-known face at IMPACT Community Services’ Material Recycling Facility and knows a thing or two about skip trucks and recycling. But lately Sarah has been working with a different kind of material – timber. One of IMPACT’s most successful NDIS programs, Rob’s Shed, teaches participants how to safely and effectively use power tools and materials to construct a range of different items.

When you think of innovation, what does it mean for you? New ideas? New products? Doing something differently? For Tanya, it is simply taking an idea and putting it into action to create value; a time saving, reducing a process by two steps or a financial saving. The idea part is usually the easiest, we have these all day long, but executing it takes a little more thought.

Go in the draw to win a $50 gift voucher by simply recycling your containers with IMPACT community Services Containers for Change at 78 University Drive, Bundaberg.

IMPACT Community Services is encouraging Bundaberg residents to recycle their containers to go into the monthly draw to win a $50 gift voucher. In these tough times, where you have to work hard to earn every dollar, why wouldn’t you do the right thing by the environment and pick up 10 cents for every container you drop at our Container Refund Point at 78 University Drive.

Leanne Rudd has replaced David Batt as Board Chair at IMPACT Community Services.
David resigned from the position of Chair in accordance with constitutional legislation which limits Board members to no more than three three-year terms (9 years).

IMPACT Community Services MD Tanya O'Shea will tomorrow speak at CQUniversity’s Festival of Change where she will discuss the conception of one of the organisation’s social enterprises. The festival is a learning opportunity facilitated by CQUniversity’s Office of Social Innovation and runs from August 31 through to September 18.

Over $7 million has been injected into the local community after the 70 millionth eligible container was returned through the Containers for Change scheme in the Bundaberg area last week. Bundaberg’s four Container Refund Points (CRPs) have been providing locals with 10 cent refunds on eligible containers as part of the Containers for Change scheme, driving the $7 million back to individuals, charities and community groups.

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.

What sets New iMage Laundry apart is its culture of solidarity and empathy. "Everyone down there does seem to help one another," Ann observes. In this nurturing environment, employees don't just work alongside each other; they support and uplift one another through thick and thin.

"STRONGER TOGETHER" is a weekly column where Tanya explores key issues. This week Tanya discusses the analogy of "muddy puddles and leaky ceilings," drawing inspiration from James Clear's concept and adding her own perspective. She illustrates how childhood experiences of jumping in muddy puddles can offer insights into problem-solving. While muddy puddles may clear up on their own if left alone, a leaky roof—symbolic of unresolved issues—will inevitably lead to escalating consequences if ignored.

This week Tanya discusses the evolving portrayal of neurodiversity in mainstream media, highlighting both its strides towards inclusivity and the ongoing need for nuanced and respectful representations that move beyond stereotypes.

Join the dedicated team at IMPACT Community Services as an NDIS Service Manager and play a pivotal role in empowering NDIS participants through strategic leadership and innovative service delivery. With significant benefits and a supportive environment, make a real difference in our community.