The LNP has committed $1 million over four years to support Impact Community Academy, a Special Assistance School focused on wellbeing for students who face barriers to mainstream education. Set to open for Year 11 students in Term 2, 2025, the academy aims to re-engage and empower local youth for success.
Founding principal Jenna Auer embodies Impact Community ACADEMY’s commitment to wellbeing. Jenna has relocated from Victoria to Bundaberg to take on the role as the school’s inaugural leader with her passion, positivity and energy set to turn the vision of Impact ACADEMY into a reality. “Wellbeing is a large passion of mine, not just at […]
IMPACT Community Services is excited to announce the Non-State Schools Accreditation Board (NSSAB) has officially approved its application to set up a Special Assistance School in Bundaberg. The decision paves the way for Impact Community ACADEMY to open its doors in 2025.
"STRONGER TOGETHER" is a weekly column where Tanya explores key issues. This week Tanya discusses the transformative power of creativity in enhancing the mental health and wellbeing of adolescents, advocating for its integration into education and community to foster engagement, emotional resilience, and a broader, empathetic worldview.
"STRONGER TOGETHER" is a weekly column where Tanya explores key issues. This week Tanya discusses the importance of modelling a balanced digital life for our children by setting boundaries and valuing real-life interactions over constant social media engagement.
"STRONGER TOGETHER" is a weekly column where Tanya explores key issues. This week Tanya discusses the growing national trend of school refusal, the factors contributing to this issue, and how a "wellbeing first" approach may just be the key to unlocking the potential of these young people.
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.
When we talk about leadership, it should not always be within the context of a business position; rather we should also be talking about what it means to be a leader of your own life, and what that looks like.
While leadership is often easy to define, it’s not always so easy to practice. But IMPACT Community Services’ Finance Manager Jenna Williams has been leading and developing her skills since joining the Bundaberg team five years ago.
Please note: This website may contain references to, or feature images, videos, and voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have passed away.
