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A Health Clinic is now available at ‘The Hub’ in Bridgewater. This is a clinical health service provided by experienced GPs and Nurse Practitioners from All Round Health & Community Care, and can be found at Centacare Evolve Housing Office, Shop 2, 28 Green Point Road, Bridgewater, 7030. The Hub’s health clinics will begin on…

The newly formed FAST Australia Alliance and the licencing agreement with F&ST Incorporated was launched at Darwin Parliament House last week. Minster for Education NT, the Honourable Eva Lawler, hosted the event. This alliance between Impact Communities (TAS), NT Christian Schools (NT) and Clan Midland (WA) was established to strengthen and coordinate the delivery of…

This week FAST trainers, coordinators, evaluators, the CEO from FAST Inc. and many others joined for a week-long conference to strengthen FAST across the country. On Wednesday night a launch was held at Parliament House in Darwin to launch the newly formed FAST Alliance, and the licensing agreement with FAST Inc. This picture shows the…

Impact Communities sends best wishes to all for a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year. We would like to thank all staff, volunteers and contractors for their fantastic efforts and support throughout 2016 and look forward to a busy and exciting 2017.

A defining feature of FAST is its rigorous evaluation process, which provides statistically significant data to measure progress, make continuous improvements, and sustain FAST into the future. This week the Evaluation Report for the FAST program held at Fairview Primary School was received and shows some fantastic results. Key findings included: 60% of parents reporting…

Last week saw the end of the 8 week FAST cycle held at Gagebrook Primary School. Seven enthusiastic families who all participated in family-strengthening activities were awarded their FAST Graduation certificates in front of extended family and special guests. The 24 children enjoyed a visit from Santa, organised by the parents. Gagebrook PS Parents and…

This week Impact Communities participated in the “Preparing For Work in Times of Rapid Change” conference in Launceston.  The conference was delivered in partnership with the Career Development Association of Australia, and the Tasmanian Government Education Department. Impact Communities had an exhibit showcasing our Coaching Young Poeple for Success and Ready Set Job programs. Both…

Ready Set Money – Financial Literacy Ready Set Money is all about increasing skills and knowledge in financial literacy. For staff this means building their capacity to confidently and respectfully enhance the knowledge, understanding and skills of clients experiencing difficulties, to allow them to make informed and effective financial decisions that result in a positive…

 Impact Communities is proud to be a part of 26TEN’s network, supporting adult literacy, numeracy and communication in Tasmania.  What is 26TEN? We live in a great State, with many opportunities for an exciting future. But too many adult Tasmanians aren’t reaching their potential. Some of us are held back because our skills in reading,…

 We are very fortunate to have the support of Helen Wilson from Be You Be Fabulous. Helen has partnered with Impact communities for many of our programs. Her work encourages and empowers women to appreciate, care for and enhance their physical selves while building confidence through appreciation to detail. Helen assists with skills for interview…