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At Impact Community ACADEMY, we believe learning extends beyond the classroom. Here you will find inspiring student achievements, exciting academy updates, and thought-provoking discussions on education and personal growth.

From hands-on learning experiences to community initiatives, we’re committed to showcasing the real impact of education in action. Whether it’s student success stories, innovative teaching approaches, or expert insights, you’ll find valuable perspectives that celebrate learning in all its forms.

Stay connected and explore the stories that shape our academy and its community.
March 25, 2025
The Power of Real-World Learning

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.

March 5, 2025
Administration Officer

Join Impact Community ACADEMY as an Administration Officer! Support our team with data entry, document management, and customer service. Bring your organisational skills and attention to detail to a role that makes a difference. Apply by 20 March 2025.

March 5, 2025
Educational Youth Worker

​Impact Community Academy is hiring a part-time Educational Youth Worker for their new special assistance school in Bundaberg, Queensland. The position offers an hourly rate of $36.07, focusing on student wellbeing, with a maximum class size of 18 students.

March 5, 2025
Educational Support Officer

This role involves working closely with teachers to provide tailored support, assist with Individual Learning Plans, and foster student success. If you are passionate about education and making a difference in young lives, apply today.

December 13, 2024
Register Interest for Future Teaching Roles

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.

October 9, 2024
$1million for Impact Community ACADEMY  

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.

August 9, 2024
The Journey of Impact Community ACADEMY

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 […]

May 13, 2024
STRONGER TOGETHER: IMPACTing Education

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.

May 2, 2024
Hinkler Innovation Series Luncheon

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 […]

May 1, 2024
STRONGER TOGETHER: Nurturing Purpose—Addressing Youth Wellbeing Through Education

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.

February 28, 2022
STRONGER TOGETHER: Taking the lead in your own life

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.

February 22, 2022
Jenna leading in new role at IMPACT

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.

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