Case studies

Don't give up: overwhelmed mum finds light at end of tunnel

Vicki had a very complex home and work situation that was resolved successfully with trust and support from two of IMPACT's successful community programs. Read more

Tristan takes first step on pathway to new career

Just how far would you go to put yourself on the pathway to success? For Tristan Drury that answer is 950 kilometres. Tristan moved from Cunnamulla to Bundaberg after he secured a 22-week traineeship in Conservation Land Management through IMPACT Community Services. Read more

How IMPACT enabled Debbie to escape her private hell

With the help from her peer support worker, a whole new world of volunteering and helping others has opened up for Debbie. Read more

Scott shares inspiring job journey after tent nightmare

Bundaberg dad Scott Feeney reflects on a turbulent year that saw him and his young family forced to live in a tent for four months. Scott was able to turn things around and find himself a job. Read more

Mary's journey out of a violent marriage

Mary has made a brand new start in her life in a new home thanks to her determination and the support from IMPACT's Positive Start Parenting Program. Read more

Lost teenager's inspired career change

Lachlan's transition to work in the aged care field was the end of a long journey all the way from New Zealand, but one that paid off with a job that he just loves. Read more

Impact training changes Andrew's life for the better

Construction worker Andrew Lloyd is all smiles as he embarks on a new career pathway through IMPACT Community Services. Read more

NDIS participant develops key skills, connections at IMPACT

The smile on Brogen Shailer’s face is never wider than when he’s singing, swimming, bowling, drilling or doing some other activity at IMPACT Community Services. Read more

Fiona's learning pathway helps her confront her own challenges

Fiona gained some much-needed self-knowledge and self-esteem from her training in mental health. Read more

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Poll -How have you coped with Mental Health during Covid

Self help and wellness gurus, even your mum or dad, have all been quick to offer advice on how to cope with the mental health pressures of COVID-19, but we would like to know what is getting you through and what isn't or didn't work. IMPACT Community Services have created this quick survey specifically for people in the Bundaberg region, feel free to add your own answer if its not listed, 3,2,1 lets go…

James embraces IMPACT's training journey for dream job

When James Ellis decided to enrol in the CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Home and Community) course at IMPACT Community Services, he knew he'd made the right choice. James loves the industry he is preparing to enter, and it perfectly suits his caring nature.

Double delight: Sophie celebrates IMPACT graduation and baby's arrival

Sophie Hamann has two reasons to cheer at the minute. Having welcomed her daughter Acacia into the world on June 18, Sophie has also just graduated from IMPACT Community Services with a CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability).

Work with us - Program Facilitator CVS

The Community Volunteer Scheme (CVS) is a friendship program linking volunteer visitors with people who live in aged care facilities throughout the Bundaberg and Burnett regions. It has been improving the lives of our isolated aged for more than 22 years.

How IMPACT nurse is coping with COVID-19 after having first baby

IMPACT community nurse shares her experience having her a baby in these COVID-19 times. Emma Krampera says the support from her "work family" has been amazing and comforting as she deals with the COVID-19 enforced restrictions.

IMPACT staff help couple who lost $500

WORKERS at IMPACT Community Service’s Material Recycling Centre and Bundaberg Regional Council officers have come to the aid of a distraught retired couple who thought they’d lost $500. The money was placed in an old phone book for “safekeeping”. However, the book was later put into the recycling bin with the couple realising what had happened after their bin had been collected.

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IMPACT's Sharmaine adjusts to new normal working from home

Sharmaine Gernhoefer has noticed a few advantages to working from home, one of which is the absence of distractions of a normal office environment. People walking in and out, phone conversations taking place at the next table and staff members talking to each other were all part of normal life for the IMPACT Community Services’ family mental health support worker. But not these days.

Marina shares recipe to a healthier you through COVID-19

IMPACT Community Health Service launches new health program for Discovery Coast residents during COVID-19. Engage in U will help get people moving and eating well.

EXPLAINED: How to work on your employability skills while stuck at home

A team leader at IMPACT Community Services who supports young people who are out of work has shared her key messages to help those struggling through COVID-19. IMPACT’s Transition to Work Leader Laura Bray said there was a range of things people could do to work on their employability skills at home.

IMPACT nurse keeps busy dealing with flu vaccination demand

Australians are being urged to get their flu vaccination as soon as possible to reduce the risk of a dangerous double up of influenza and coronavirus. The vaccination message is hitting home on the Discovery Coast where IMPACT Community Health Service nurse Pip Burton has flat out keeping up with demand.

Get Set for Work: Tiana overcomes setback to land job

Tiana Paulsen wanted to be a good role model for her daughter by getting a good job, and IMPACT's Get Set For Work program helped her do just that.

Work with us - Peer Support Worker

Based in bundabergn, the Peer Support Worker supports individuals experiencing a severe and complex mental illness, who are being managed by a GP or psychiatrist. You will provide psycho-social support to individuals one-on-one and through facilitating group sessions based around the participants' interests.

IMPACT's volunteers open up virtual new world of adventure

IMPACT's CVS program has several sets of virtual reality goggles that can give residents access to a world of amazing experiences, including National Geographic footage of such adventures as sailing down the Nile, a trip to space, and sailing through Antarctica.