At Impact ACADEMY, life skills are part of everyday learning. Whether it’s budgeting in math or nutrition in Social and Community Studies, our teachers weave life-ready learning into the curriculum. We guide students toward forming good habits naturally - encouraging self-awareness, independence, and resilience.
When students are empowered to explore topics that interest them and make decisions about their educational path, their engagement and motivation increase significantly. This intrinsic motivation drives them to seek knowledge beyond the classroom, leading to a more enriching and meaningful education.
The Power of Real-World Learning includes fantastic resources such as articles, podcasts and books that delve into the benefits of real-world learning. These resources provide valuable information for parents, young people and educators.
Seeking two Generalist Teachers to commence in Term 1, 2025, and begin teaching Year 11 students in Term 2, 2025. This full-time role at Impact Community ACADEMY focuses on delivering strength-based education tailored to support disengaged youth and help them thrive academically and personally.
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.
I am excited to share the story behind the inception of Impact Community ACADEMY. This journey began with a profound idea: to create an educational environment where young people’s wellbeing is central, enabling them to thrive, connect, and prepare for the future with confidence and resilience. We observed increasing challenges faced by young people in […]
his 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 […]
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.
