The Green Gang in Bundaberg, Queensland | Environmental conservation organisation

The Green Gang

Locality: Bundaberg, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4153 4233

Address: 108 Bargara Road 4670 Bundaberg, QLD, Australia

Website: https://www.impact.org.au

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25.01.2022 Heath Tisdell did everything right when he decided to pursue a career in landcare: he decided on his direction and signed up with IMPACT Community Services to get the best training possible... and it directly resulted in a job in his new chosen field IMPACT’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work coordinator Matthew Tribodo said a large percentage of The Green Gang - Impact Community Services crew made it into work Read Heath's story here: http://ow.ly/BExI50Djjyq ... Skilling Queenslanders for Work is a Queensland Government initiative to help #Queenslanders into employment #IMPACTCommunityServices #GreenGang #employment #training #job #Bundaberg #LandManagement #SkillingQueenslandersforWork #QueenslandGovernment #Queenslander #upskill #green #gogreen

25.01.2022 IMPACT Community Services is committed to the delivery of high-quality programs and services in the Bundaberg and Burnett communities. Managing Director Tanya O’Shea said the organisation was prioritising the health and safety of staff, volunteers, stakeholders and community members as the Covid-19 situation unfolded. IMPACT remains committed to the provision of high quality services within our community, however, will continue to adjust service delivery to ensure that your safety remains at the core of everything that we do, Ms O’Shea said. Thank you for your patience and support during this challenging time. For her full statement go to http://ow.ly/4ujH50yOyzj link in our Bio

25.01.2022 Teagan McDonald is in the frontline helping people who are struggling with their mental health, particularly during these COVID-19 times. Teagan is a Peer Support Worker in IMPACT Community Services' Mental Health support team and she has played a key role in trialling our first online support group. The changes brought about by the coronavirus are challenging for most of us, but they are really challenging for someone who already struggles with their mental health, Teagan said. She said the team had learned plenty from the first trial. If you want to find out more about IMPACT's online support group, call 4153 4233. Read Teagan's full story at http://ow.ly/qosl50zEH45 or view the link in our BIO

25.01.2022 Jessicah describes herself as a hard worker and someone who loves a challenge - the perfect combination for Transition to Work Impact Bundaberg - TtW program. When the 21-year-old found herself without a job she turned to the TtW team and with plenty of support she's working towards a new career. If you are aged between 15 and 24, IMPACT can help you. Call us on 0429 232 653. To find out more about Jessicah's journey go to http://ow.ly/Dh3350zEHfc or view the link via our BIO

24.01.2022 If you are a victim of domestic violence there are three things that IMPACT Community Services’ Intensive Family Support (IFS) team wants you to know in this ...climate of COVID-19: Safety is number one. Keep yourself and your children safe, in whatever way is available to you. It’s not forever. Restrictions will be relaxed at some point and more avenues will be open to you. Reach out to your support network. If you haven’t got one, make one. Confiding in someone might be the most important thing you’ve ever done. We are here to provide support as well as help to connect family members to current available services to ensure their safety needs and their children’s safety needs are being met, Intensive Family Support manager Melissa Clarke said. The IFS team will be talking to clients via phone or SKYPE. For family support and information call: 4153 4233. For more go to http://ow.ly/VhRL50z0wdZ

23.01.2022 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

22.01.2022 Did you know that in the last financial year, IMPACT Community Services provided 22,662 hours of support for NDIS participants. Each of us is unique, which is why our services and support packages are too. As an NDIS Host Provider, we tailor our services and solutions to exactly what you and your family or carer need now and in the future, placing choice back in your hands. Find out how IMPACT can uniquely support you by calling 4153 4233 or going to http://ow.ly/49iG50zEHT2 or find the link in our bio.

21.01.2022 Struggling to whip up healthy food options during COVID-19? Impact Community Health Service - Discovery Coast dietician Marina Chang is here to help. Marina has shared her healthy recipes for two classic dishes Tex-Mex sweet stuffed potato and nachos. Marina is a big part of the new Engage in U health initiative IMPACT Community Health Service has launched for Discovery Coast residents. If you’ve got a healthy recipe we’d love to share it below so all our IMPACT friends can benefit. Check out Marina’s recipes at http://ow.ly/m1xO50zEHEa or view the link via our BIO

18.01.2022 Usually clients of IMPACT Community Health Services are used to seeing Fiona Glover running the popular Up and Active classes, held weekly in the townships of the Discovery Coast. But as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, unfortunately those group activities are on a temporary hiatus. But while Fiona has spent recent weeks busily helping support our 2020 FLUVAX Clinic, where she has been undertaking pre-screening prior to clinic attendance; she has also been working on a ...new web-based program for her Up and Active participants. Engage in U is set to be rolled out in coming days. This new health-focused initiative will see Fiona team up with IMPACT's dietician Marina Chang as they share their engaging take on how people can remain healthy even in lockdown. Those who know Fiona appreciate she is a powerhouse of fun and fitness. Visit https://www.impact.org.au//dont-get-lazy-in-lock-down-fion to read the full story

14.01.2022 May is Domestic Violence Awareness month . You don’t have to be physically abused to be a victim of domestic violence. Here are some of the red flag signs of an abusive relationship. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence call: Domestic Violence Services - DV Connect: 1800 811 811 Edon Place: 4153 6820... Men’s Line: 1300 78 99 78 National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service 1800 737 732 (1800 RESPECT) How to report a DFV incident Visit Police Website, http://ow.ly/O5gY50zAi5e or for all other domestic violence related matters, phone us on 131 444, 24 hours, 7 days a week Concerns with families and children’s safety Child Safety Central Queensland Regional Intake Service (business hours): 1300 703 762 Child Safety (after hours): 1800 177 135 Family and Child Connect (FACC) 13 32 64 to share your concerns for families in your community Parenting/mental health support Parentline: 1300 30 1300 Lifeline: 13 11 14 Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 Support for young people Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 Headspace: 1800 650 890 Below is an ABC article well worth the read outlining how coronavirus isolation prompts a rise in domestic violence trauma cases in Queensland emergency departments. http://ow.ly/RPST50zAi5f

13.01.2022 Frustrated by your landlord? Want to learn how to establish a good relationship with your landlord or agent while at the same time gaining a positive tenancy record? We've got the perfect course for you at IMPACT and it just got even better, thanks to a $35,000 grant from the Dignity First Fund. The money has helped us upgrade our Independence House venue to a training facility. Dignity First aims to provide a range of essential services that make a real difference for p...eople in our community who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. If you want to find out more about Tenancy Rights course, call IMPACT on 4153 4233. Check out the full story at http://ow.ly/D2C650zChjs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGuWyfQ_XXk

12.01.2022 Australians are being urged to get their flu vaccination as soon as possible to reduce the risk of a dangerous double-up of seasonal influenza and coronavirus (COVID-19). The vaccination message is certainly hitting home on the Discovery Coast where Impact Community Health Service - Discovery Coast nurse Pip Burton has been flat out keeping up with demand. Pip has administered 355 vaccinations across six towns over 16 days. If you live on the Discovery Coast and haven’...t had your vaccination call 4902 2000. Read Pip’s full story at http://ow.ly/byzX50zy90q

11.01.2022 Celebrating IMPACT's amazing volunteers #VolunteersWeek 2020 Meet Tony Tony is a volunteer for IMPACT Community Services - giving his time to help us help others in the community. Tony feels like he and IMPACT are the perfect match as his life skills are put to use in a unique way (check out his story in today's NewsMail). Help us say thank you by clicking LIKE on this post! If you're interested in becoming a volunteer too, visit our website: http://ow.ly/A6...RW50zM6o0 Read Tony's story http://ow.ly/aLWw50zM6o1 or find link in our BIO See more

11.01.2022 IMPACT Community Services is helping bring back the serenity to a little corner of Bundaberg. Rob Alder is the course trainer who oversees those involved in IMPACT’s 22-week traineeship in Conservation Land Management - a program that is delivered through the Queensland Government’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative . Rob thinks the current job the trainees are working on is the best project he has seen during his time . The group is currently working on the refurbishment of a 750m pathway that comes off Que Hee St and hasn't been in use since the floods of 2011 that devastated the area. IMPACT works closely with Bundaberg Regional Council on this and other conservation projects. Read the full story at http://ow.ly/9JQp50AaR4f

10.01.2022 It's time to celebrate for members of our Green Gang . Today is the final day of their 22-week traineeship in Conservation Land Management - a program delivered through the Queensland Government's Skilling Queenslanders For Work initiative . The team were presented their graduation certificates yesterday at Innes Park, one of the sites where they've worked during the traineeships. We'd like to say a big thanks to Bundaberg Regional Council as well for all their support. We wish all our graduates the best on their journey from here . If you’re interested in applying for the next round of traineeships, starting early September, go to http://ow.ly/lEze50AZ9Ld

09.01.2022 IMPACT Community Services today farewells one of its long-serving team members Bronwyn Quaile . Working as our Training Services Manager, Bronwyn has played a key role at IMPACT for nearly 10 years, driving our Compliance and then Training Services forward. Bronwyn works tirelessly behind the scenes and her efforts have touched the lives of many people that have completed training at IMPACT Community Services. While Bronwyn will be sadly missed, there’s no doubt ...she will enjoy longer sleep ins during these cooler mornings . A big heartfelt thank you goes to Bronwyn for all the great support she has provided over the years. Bronwyn, we all wish you the very best in your future endeavours

09.01.2022 QCOSS presenting a series of six free webinars to help you manage your financial wellbeing, spanning topics such as energy hardship, managing household energy and water bills, managing debt and much more. https://www.qcoss.org.au/qcoss-six-part-webinar-series-on-/

06.01.2022 Come and say hello to us at Hinkler Central We'll be setting up just outside the Cotton On store from Tuesday until Thursday If you've ever been curious about what we can do for you, come on down, say "g'day" and check out the diverse range of support services we have on offer ... There might even be some cool freebies for the kids (and the young at heart), as well as $100 to be won Read more about our stall here: http://ow.ly/o9pj50C8FiL #IMPACTCommunityServices #community #Bundaberg #HinklerCentral #support

06.01.2022 The University Drive Containers for Change QLD Point IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS . You can still drop of your eligible containers 8.00am till 3.30pm Monday to Frid...ay . As of Monday the 6th April 2020 we will be going cashless to help minimise personal contact during the COVID-19 outbreak. The only way to collect your is by registering online for a Containers for Change Scheme account . If you already have an account and a Scheme ID number, great! If not, it’s simple, just head to http://ow.ly/ei6n50z0qXy to register and get your ID . Your Scheme ID allows your refunds to be paid directly into your bank account. Just tag your secured bag with your Scheme ID, name and phone number. No wait, no fuss and the money is directly deposited into your account. This is a social enterprise provided by IMPACT Community Services helping people Live, Grow and Prosper.

06.01.2022 IMPACT Community Services NDIS and Mental Health Services Support manager Jannene Thorn has detailed the importance for those facing challenges to access support during COVID-19 . Here Ms Thorn explains how mental health support services, such as the one at IMPACT, are adapting to maintain strong connections. It comes as IMPACT this week holds its first online group meeting. To find out more about our support programs call IMPACT on 4153 4233. Read Jannene’s story

05.01.2022 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 Council's yellow-top bins is sorted at the facility on University Drive. Scott is just one of the many happy employees at the facility, which is operated by IMPACT Community Services under a program established to provide employment and training opportunities for people with disabilities. IMPACT employs 24 workers with disabilities under the Australian Government's Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE). Read the full story at http://ow.ly/UNIY50yOxpD

02.01.2022 Nicole George, like many others, is working from home in the South Burnett. Nicole is the Team Leader for IMPACT Community Services National Psychosocial Supp...ort Transition Program and Continuity of Supports, providing support to people within the community dealing with mental health challenges. . Nicole has been working with her participants in front yard support (observing social distancing rules), over the phone and via Skype. And she has the perfect isolation wellness tip. I listen to Disney/Dreamworks songs and soundtracks to keep myself smiling, It’s almost impossible not to be happy when you’re rocking out to I’m a Believer by Donkey (Shrek) or The Bare Necessities by Baloo (Jungle Book) . . Check out Nicole’s other big tip to survive COVID-19 at http://ow.ly/1kPf50zkXbF . Share your tips with us in the comments below!! See more

02.01.2022 Check out these impressive trainees hard at work! Bundaberg Now visited our Green Gang yesterday to share the important work they do for our #Bundaberg community. IMPACT Community Services' 10 trainees are completing a Certificate I in Conservation and Land Management with the help of Bundaberg Regional Council. Check out what Jesse Sommer had to say about his journey so far in the #GreenGang ... Interested in applying for this #traineeship ? Our next intake opens up in the new year. Like our pages to make sure you don't miss out http://ow.ly/6P8950CoD84 #IMPACTCommunityServices #environment #conservation #landmanagement #training This #SkillingQueenslandersforWork project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government.