“I believe Teen Challenge (TCQ) has the answers for people who are fighting drug addiction. I’m a father of 5 sons and one 1 daughter.  My second eldest son Blain developed a drug problem that stole 6 years of his life. I understand the pain and grief caused by drug ad...

Champion’s Night is one of the highlights in the Teen Challenge calendar as we honour our graduates for the year who have successfully completed our program to overcome physical, mental and emotional struggles as a result of life-controlling addictions.

This year’s even...

Our Executive Director Joanne Hobbs will be joining Christian Women in Business as a key speaker for their Community Conference. Jo will be sharing her story with Teen Challenge QLD and passing on her wisdom to other women who are also leaders and influencers in the no...

This month we watched as two of our past students not only graduated with Higher Education Diplomas, but also topped their class and took home awards for Outstanding Leadership for each of their year levels!

Mikey Platt graduated with a Diploma of Leadership and Ben O'...

Senator Jacqui Lambie made news in 2015 when she spoke in parliament about her son's addiction to ice. Dylan Milverton, now 23, has since overcome his addiction by completing the residential rehabilitation program at Teen Challenge QLD and now has a full-time job in co...

Craig Lyons is one of our superstar Case Workers who works directly with the young men in our program to help them overcome drug, alcohol and other life-controlling issues.

When did you start working at Teen Challenge?

I first started here in 2006.

What is involved in you...

Rob McCubben has faithfully served Teen Challenge QLD for more than 16 years! Rob is a man of many skills and ensures the New Life Men's Centre is able to effectively equip and empower young men.

What is involved in your role as a Team Leader?

My role includes day-to-day...

The incredible Toowoomba community banded together to support Teen Challenge QLD, with members Bruce Swinford, John Sands and Toowoomba families hosting a World Themed Dinner at South Toowoomba Baptist Church. The dinner featured a multitude of exotic cuisines all to r...

With the combined efforts of an army of incredible supporters, we are thrilled to announce that more than $100,000 was raised at our third annual Teen Challenge Gala Dinner hosted by Elite Athletes!

The signature event saw 300 people come together at Rydges South B...

Donned in their fanciest footwear, these incredible women attended our Ladies High Tea to show they will Take a Stand for young people dealing with addictions.

It was an afternoon filled with delicious food, excellent company and inspiring words. 

We had the absolute hon...