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Ramadan
2024-03-10 - 2024-04-08
Ramadan, observed by nearly 1.8 billion Muslims worldwide, is a sacred month in the Islamic calendar dedicated to fasting, prayer, and reflection. It’s a time when believers draw closer to God, practice self-discipline, and engage in acts of charity.

International Day of Happiness
2024-03-20
20 March is the UN International Day of Happiness. With our world facing unprecedented challenges, wellbeing matters more than ever.

When we choose to take action to help others, they benefit, we benefit and we set an example of kindness that can ripple out into the world too.

Harmony Week
2024-03-20 08:00 - 2024-03-26 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
Harmony Week: Monday, 20 March 2024 – Sunday, 26 March 2024
Harmony Week is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone.​

World Down Syndrome Day
2024-03-21
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) , 21 March, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012.

The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.

International Day for the Elimination of Discrimination
2024-03-21
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws” in 1960.

In 1979, the General Assembly adopted a programme of activities to be undertaken during the second half of the Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination. On that occasion, the General Assembly decided that a week of solidarity with the peoples struggling against racism and racial discrimination, beginning on 21 March, would be organized annually in all States.

Since then, the apartheid system in South Africa has been dismantled. Racist laws and practices have been abolished in many countries, and we have built an international framework for fighting racism, guided by the International Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The Convention is now nearing universal ratification, yet still, in all regions, too many individuals, communities and societies suffer from the injustice and stigma that racism brings.

National Close the Gap Day
2024-03-21
On National Close the Gap Day, bring your team together to share information and, most importantly, take meaningful action to achieve Indigenous health equality. Since 2006, the Close the Gap campaign has raised awareness about the 17-year life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

World Autism Awareness Day
2024-04-02
The United Nations General Assembly declared 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day to promote the acceptance, support and inclusion of autistic people, and for the advocation of their rights.
Autism is a lifelong neurological condition that manifests during early childhood, irrespective of gender, race or socio-economic status. The term Autism Spectrum refers to a range of characteristics. Appropriate support, accommodation and acceptance of this neurological variation allow those on the Spectrum to enjoy equal opportunity, and full and effective participation in society.
Autism is mainly characterised by unique social interactions, non-standard ways of learning, keen interests in specific subjects, inclination to routines, challenges in typical communications and particular ways of processing sensory information.

World Health Day
2024-04-07
World Health Day is celebrated on April 7 each year to highlight significant issues around health on a global scale. It is also the anniversary of the World Health Organisation.

Auslan Day
2024-04-13
Auslan Day celebrates the rich history, culture, community and language of the Australian Deaf community by honouring the date of the first publication of the Auslan dictionary. If you’d like to learn Auslan, why not Learn Auslan with Chloe!? In her latest video series, Administration Assistant, Chloe Haidenhofer, will teach you how to:

fingerspell the alphabet;
introduce yourself;
ask basic questions with pronouns and question words;
read back fingerspelling; and
sign days, months, states, and cities.

ANZAC Day (National Public Holiday)
2024-04-25
On the morning of 25 April 1915, the Anzacs set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula in order to open the Dardanelles to the allied navies. The objective was to capture Constantinople (now Istanbul in Turkey), the capital of the Ottoman Empire, and an ally of Germany.

The Anzacs landed on Gallipoli and met fierce resistance from the Ottoman Turkish defenders. Their plan to knock Turkey out of the war quickly became a stalemate, and the campaign dragged on for eight months.

At the end of 1915, the allied forces were evacuated. Both sides suffered heavy casualties and endured great hardships. Over 8,000 Australian soldiers were killed. News of the landing on Gallipoli and the events that followed had a profound impact on Australians at home. The 25th of April soon became the day on which Australians remember the sacrifice of those who had died in the war.

The Anzacs were courageous and although the Gallipoli campaign failed in its military objectives, the Australian and New Zealand actions during the campaign left us all a powerful legacy.

World Day for Safety and Health at Work
2024-04-28
The annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally.

Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Prevention Month
2024-05-01 08:00 - 2024-05-31 17:00
Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) can happen to anyone and comes in many different forms, not just physical. It occurs when someone who is close to you:

Stops you from doing things you want to do through manipulation and abusive behaviours (also known as coercive control);
Hurts you or someone you care about; or
Breaks something you care about.

It can happen in any kind of relationship:

Romantic Relationship
After a romantic relationship ends
A member of your family
Other relatives
Other

Boyfriend
Girlfriend
Partner
Husband
Wife
Ex-boyfriend
Ex-girlfriend
Ex-partner
Ex-husband
Ex-wife
Parent
Guardian
Other family members – brother, sister, aunt, uncle, cousin or grandparent
Kin (people you call family)
Stepfamily (people related by marriage)
Carers or paid support workers
Other people you live with or see often

Unfortunately, Domestic and Family Violence is common with some people at greater risk than others. It occurs in all races, religions, genders and economic status. Women however, are disproportionally impacted by family, domestic and sexual violence and are more likely to experience violence from someone they know than by a stranger (35% vs 11%). Furthermore, women with disability in Australia are twice as likely to have experienced sexual violence since the age of 15 years than women without disabilities. ourwatch.org.au/quick-facts/
Help is available

If you are in danger or hurt, the first number to call is 000. This is an emergency number that will get help straight away.
When you are not in immediate danger there are many support services including the National Service 1800 RESPECT – Call 1800 737 732 or see link to other specialised services on our intranet.
All Endeavour Foundation and CSG employees have access to ten days paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave per year. You can speak confidentially with a leader or your People & Wellbeing Partner to learn more about how you can access support.
If you need to talk to someone about what you or a colleague are experiencing, contact our Employee Assistance Program, Benestar on 1300 360 364. All conversations are confidential. You can also find Benestar resources on our intranet.

What can I do?

If you are supporting a co-worker or are the leader of an employee experiencing family and/or domestic violence, we encourage you to complete our Family Violence Awareness in Australia – A Workplace Issue Engage Module. The module will help you better understand how to provide appropriate support.
We all play a role in raising awareness and challenging harmful behaviours and misconceptions that contribute to unhealthy relationships. When we create a supportive workplace culture, we increase the likelihood of someone feeling safe to access support.

Mother's Day
2024-05-12
Throughout Australia, like the rest of the world, people use this occasion to give thanks to their mothers and to celebrate and pamper the women who are so special in their lives.

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)
2024-05-16
Every third Thursday of May each year is Global Accessibility Awareness Day. The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than one billion people with disability or with an impairment.

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)
2024-05-17
Wear rainbow with pride
Inclusion is all about taking action to show those around you that they are valued and welcomed.
We encourage everyone to join us in wearing rainbow. Rainbows are associated with the representation of the LGBTQIA+ community and is used to express pride.
Why?
Friday 17 May is IDAHOBIT Day a day that marks the anniversary of 17 May, 1990, when the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from the Classification of Diseases. IDAHOBIT standards for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination and Transphobia and as time has progressed holds reference to a day against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination to specifically include those who are lesbian, queer and asexual.
Unfortunately, even with Marriage Equality, the LGBTQIA+ community continue to be discriminated against with stigma still prevalent around the world. If this is not your lived experience, you may be surprised to know that in Australia:

68% of LGBTQIA+ employees are not out to everyone in the workplace
2 in 3 LGBTQIA+ youth experiences abuse due to their identity and
35% of LGBTQIA+ Australians have experienced verbal abuse in the past 12 months

Equality Australia
You can show up every day and be an active ally taking a stand against discrimination
At Endeavour Foundation we want everyone to feel safe and included and feel like you belong.
Be informed: talk to LGBTQIA+ friends, family or colleagues, read LGBTQIA+ related publications, social media and videos. Avoid assumptions through the use of words like, ‘partner’ in lieu of ‘husband/wife’ or ‘boyfriend or girlfriend.’
Useful resources:

Pride in Diversity
Minus 18
Equality Australia
TransHub

Understanding diverse experiences and perspectives can help you to understand where you can show up and be an active ally.
Be visible and promote yourself as an ally by:

wearing a pin
displaying inclusion posters in your team’s area
share your story of why you’re an ally
celebrate other days of significance such as Pride Month, Wear It Purple Day, International Transgender Day of Visibility.

Being a visible ally makes a big difference to how everyone can feel safe and included.
Be part of the solution: Talk about pronouns, advocate for inclusive language, take a stand against homophobic, biphobic or transphobic slurs, call out jokes or negative behaviours or comments.
Every day is a day to be an ally!

National Volunteer Week
2024-05-20 - 2024-05-26
The theme for National Volunteer Week 2024 is ‘Something for Everyone’.
National Volunteer Week 2024 will recognise the diverse passions and talents everyone brings to the act of volunteering.
It’s an invitation to explore the myriad of opportunities available, emphasising that there’s a place for everyone in the world of volunteering. Whether you’re drawn to environmental causes, community outreach, education, or beyond, there’s a place where your unique skills and interests can flourish.

National Sorry Day
2024-05-26
Every year on 26 May, National Sorry Day remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities, which we now know as ‘The Stolen Generations’.

National Reconciliation Week
2024-05-27 - 2024-06-03
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
The National Reconciliation Week theme for 2024, Now More Than Ever, is a reminder to all of us that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will —and must —continue.

Pride Month
2024-06-01 - 2024-06-30
It’s time to break out the rainbow flags and celebrate Pride Month from 1 June! This month has been around since 1970 when it was first created to honor the Stonewall Uprising which took place in New York City. It’s also a great opportunity for people from all walks of life to come together and show their support for the LGBTQ+ community. There are many fun ways you can support this holiday and make it extra memorable – from attending pride parades to simply wearing rainbow-coloured clothing 🏳️‍🌈.

Workplace Giving Month
2024-06-01 - 2024-06-30
Get involved in workplace giving! June is national workplace giving month. As we approach the end of the financial year, it’s a perfect time to turn the spotlight on workplace giving. Find out how you can contribute to Endeavour Foundation’s workplace giving program.
If you have any questions, please contact the Partnerships team at partnerships@endeavour.com.au

National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week
2024-06-02 - 2024-06-08
Tourettes is a nervous system condition that causes repetitive movements and undesirable vocalisations. While a lot of the community has a concept of what Tourettes is, many do not understand the reality of it. We must educate ourselves to create more inclusive environments for people with Tourettes.
Tourettes Awareness Week is held by Tourette Syndrome Association Australia (TSAA) every year in the first week of June.

#TeamPossible Workplace Giving Activation
2024-06-04 - 2024-06-06 | Support Centre Café, 33 Corporate Drive, Cannon Hill, QLD, 4170, Australia
If you’re at Support Centre, come along for a chat about Workplace Giving, grab a free cookie and go in the draw to win a lucky door prize! To find out more, contact partnerships@endeavour.com.au

NAIDOC Week
2024-07-07 - 2024-07-14
NAIDOC Week is a celebration of the history and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander peoples. It is held for a week, starting on the first Sunday in July.

Cairns Show Holiday
2024-07-19 | Cairns Showgrounds, 109-127 Mulgrave Rd, Parramatta Park, Queensland, Australia
Cairns Show will run from Wednesday July 17 – Friday July 19 with Friday being the Show Holiday.

2024 First Nations Dorrie Day Carnival of Careers
2024-08-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Aitkenvale PCYC, 124 Wellington Street, Aitkenvale, Townsville
Dorrie Day is an exciting First Nations careers event, bringing together local businesses and organisations from Bundaberg, Gladstone, Calliope, and beyond! This is the perfect day to discover and explore a world of First Nations-identified roles in our communities.
Whether you’re a job seeker, student, or employer, you’ll have a chance to meet and greet with inspiring businesses, unlocking new possibilities and career paths. Our Gladstone and Bundaberg events are the hotspot for connecting with locals, getting the inside scoop, and kicking off your journey to success. And let’s not forget – there are plenty of good vibes, delicious food, and fun activities to explore too.
The event aims to revolutionise people’s perception of employment and serve as a catalyst for change. Our goal is to alter the way individuals view their employment skills and encourage them to pursue their aspirations.
Read more here! Dorrie Day | Careers Expo

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
2024-08-09
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is celebrated every year on 9th August.
On this day we are encouraged to:

Celebrate the rich cultural heritage and traditions of Indigenous communities.
Highlight their right to self-determination – the importance of their freedom to decide their political status and pursue economic, social, and cultural development.
Seek ways to amplify Indigenous voices and promote greater respect and understanding.

Why?
There are an estimated 476 million Indigenous Peoples across the world, representing over 5000 different cultures, and speaking the majority of the world’s 7000 languages. Despite their cultural differences, Indigenous Peoples face common challenges in protecting their unique rights.
This year’s theme: Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact
Globally there are approximately 200 groups of Indigenous Peoples currently residing in remote forests in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Peru and Venezuela. For these isolated communities, threats such as the introduction of diseases from external contact can have devastating effects on whole communities. By respecting their isolation and understanding their needs, we can help protect these communities from preventable harm
Raising awareness
Businesses play a crucial role in raising awareness and supporting Indigenous communities. By acknowledging days of significance such as this, you can help to drive meaningful change, creating a more inclusive, equitable workplace which honours and celebrates the richness of Indigenous cultures.
As we observe this day, it is important we also recognise Indigenous people in our own community. By understanding and acknowledging these local experiences, we can deepen our commitment to advocating for their rights and wellbeing. Their stories and experiences also add to our understanding of the broader challenges faced by Indigenous populations worldwide.
Further Information
To learn more or find ways to get involved, visit the UN’s International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples website.

Wear It Purple Day
2024-08-30
Wear it Purple Day is an international movement of expression, celebration and support. By wearing purple on the last Friday of August, you will demonstrate to hundreds of thousands of rainbow young people across Australia that you see them, you support them, and you respect them.

Father's Day
2024-09-01
A day dedicated to honoring and appreciating fathers and father figures for their love, guidance, and contributions to families and society.

R U OK? Day
2024-09-12
R U OK? is a suicide prevention charity that inspires Australian communities to look after each other by encouraging people to ask “Are you OK?”

Dementia Action Week
2024-09-16 - 2024-09-22
Dementia Australia research shows 81 per cent of those with a loved one living with dementia felt that people in shops, cafes and restaurants treated people with dementia differently.
That’s why this Dementia Action Week we’re encouraging everyone to take a few simple actions to create a dementia-friendly future for all Australians.
A dementia-friendly future is a future that is better for everyone in the community.
