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Release Day - Connections
2025-06-10
Connections is our monthly email to families, carers and the people we support about what’s happening at Endeavour Foundation. It shares good news stories, organisation updates and sector information. If you would like to submit something to be shared in Connections, please email the Communications and Engagement team. Submissions need to be received by the last Friday of the month.

Good news stories can be shared at any time by completing this form. All stories will be shared on the intranet.

Content Cut-off - YWU
2025-06-09, 2025-06-02, 2025-05-26, 2025-05-19
Your Weekly Update is an operational one-stop shop where you will find organisation updates and things you need to know. You will receive the newsletter in your inbox every Thursday, for the latest news, updates, recommendations, and current internal job vacancies. If you would like to submit something to be shared in the Your Weekly Update, please email the Communications and Engagement team. Submissions need to be received by Monday COB.

Good news stories can be shared at any time by completing this form. All stories will be shared on the intranet.

King’s Birthday (NSW/VIC)
2025-06-09
The King’s Official Birthday is the selected day in most Commonwealth realms on which the birthday of the monarch is officially celebrated in those countries. It does not necessarily correspond to the date of the monarch’s actual birth.

Release Day - YWU
2025-06-05, 2025-05-29, 2025-05-22, 2025-05-15

National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Week
2025-06-02 - 2025-06-08
Tourette’s Awareness Week is an annual event that aims to shine a light on Tourette Syndrome, a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations known as tics. The month is marked by educational programs and advocacy efforts to support the Tourette community and promote understanding of the condition.

Workplace Giving Month
2025-06-01 - 2025-06-30
☕ Turn ONE Coffee into Fuel for Change
For the same price as your daily coffee, you can fuel meaningful change for the people we support. Through our #TeamPossible Workplace Giving Program, $5 a week can make a lasting impact on the lives of people with disability.
🙋‍♀️ Together, We’re Making a Difference
The #TeamPossible Workplace Giving Program raises over $55,000 each year—helping fund innovative services that keep the people we support active, connected, and engaged. Every contribution brings us closer to creating new opportunities and empowering individuals to thrive.
💻 Your Donations at Work
Thanks to your generosity of #TeamPossible Workplace Giving, you have funded the development of Thrive Learning, a tailored learning resource that helps people we support to build essential life and work skills.
Take a look at Thrive Learning and what you have already achieved (CTA – link to Thrive Learning – Intranet)
Imagine how much more we can achieve together!
Join us today and be part of a team that’s changing lives every day. Sign up for #TeamPossible Workplace Giving—it’s easy, impactful, and makes a world of difference.
Setting up #TeamPossible Workplace Giving is easy. Simply login to PeopleSoft and follow this five step process.

Pride Month
2025-06-01 - 2025-06-30
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 🏳️‍🌈.

Content Cut-off - Connections
2025-05-30

Pay Day Lottery #213- Closes 10Pm AEST
2025-05-29
Pay Day Lotteries are held five times a year and offer the choice of a $200,000 prize to win. These lotteries have limited tickets, so you have to get in quick!

National Reconciliation Week
2025-05-27 - 2025-06-03
The dates for NRW remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey – the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.
Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation, and in playing our part we collectively build relationships and communities that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, histories, cultures, and futures.
Read more here.

Release Day - #TP
2025-05-27
#TeamPossible news is your monthly update, made up of submitted highlights about staff and the people we support to celebrate our wins. If you would like to submit something to be shared in #TeamPossible news, please email the Communications and Engagement team. Submissions need to be received by the third Thursday of the month.

Good news stories can be shared at any time by completing this form. All stories will be shared on the intranet.

National Sorry Day
2025-05-26
Every 26 May in Australia, National Sorry Day reminds the colonist-descended people of the nation to remember the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
During the 20th century, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ children were forcibly removed from their families to be “assimilated” into white Australian culture. They are known as the “Stolen Generations”.
It took several Australian government administrations coming and going before an apology was officially offered to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in 2008 actions are still being undertaken to this day to repair the damage caused by tearing native families apart.
National Sorry Day is a day to acknowledge the strength of Stolen Generations Survivors and reflect on how Australians can all play a part in the healing process for the people and nation. While this date carries great significance for the Stolen Generations and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, it is also commemorated by Australians right around the country.

Sydney Disability Connection Expo, ICC
2025-05-23 - 2025-05-24
(Carlin confirmed Bump in) 1 staff for bump in, 1 staff Friday, 2 staff Saturday, 1 to complete bump out

Regional Disability Expo - Townsville
2025-05-23 | Townsville Stadium, 40 - 48 Murray Lyons Cres, Annandale, Queensland, Australia
The Regional Disability Expo – Townsville is a free community event that connects people with disabilities, seniors, carers, and families to a wide range of local and national service providers. The expo offers information on NDIS support, aged care, mobility aids, employment, housing, and more. It’s a great opportunity to explore available services, ask questions, and build support networks—all in one accessible location.

Medibank - Mindset and Gratitude
2025-05-22 13:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | https://intranetdev.victor.nichestudio.biz/event/medibank-mindset-and-gratitude/
Our friends at Medibank are offering FREE educational webinars providing real world stories and evidence-based information to improve your health and wellbeing. The webinar series includes:

Health Habits for Success with Dr Amantha Imber
Sleep for Health with Dr Carmel Harrington
Mindset and Gratitude with Mark Matthews
Family Relationships with Dr Justin Coulson
Financial Wellbeing with The Barefoot investor Scott Pape
Menopause and Mental Health with Thea O’Connor
Reflecting and Resetting for the New Year with Yemi Penn

Click here to view the 2025 Work Better Live Better keynote speakers. Registration details will be shared prior to the webinar commencing. All webinars will be recorded and available for 30 days post event.

Microsoft Teams Webinar - Held across 2 sessions (must attend both)
2025-05-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-19 09:00 - 12:00
We are offering another round Microsoft Learning sessions. These sessions were extremely popular when we did them last year, and we are sure we will get a similar response this time. Places are limited to 15 people (with a waitlist if you miss out), so get in quick!

Sessions:
Wednesday 5 and Thursday 6 March 9:00 am to 12:00pm (both days)

OR

Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 March 9:00 am to 12:00pm (both days)

Click here to register on Engage

2025 Tax Appeal
2025-05-19 08:00 - 2025-06-30 17:00
Our 2025 Tax appeal runs from Monday 19 May until Monday 30 June and this year it’s all about empowering people with disability to speak up, be heard and shape their own futures through the development of the Self-Advocacy Network.
How you can get involved:

🤝share the appeal by clicking here
💬 talk about it with your networks and
💝 donate (if you can) by clicking here

Visit the intranet page or the official website for more information.
If you have any questions or ideas to help spread the word, reach out to Amanda in the Fundraising team: Amanda.harris@endeavour.com.au

National Volunteer Week
2025-05-19 - 2025-05-25
National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering and will be next held on 19-25 May 2025. This special event provides an opportunity to highlight the important role of volunteers in our community and invites people not currently volunteering to give it a go.

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT)
2025-05-17
The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is observed on 17 May and aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of LGBT rights violations and stimulate interest in LGBT rights work worldwide.

Open Dialogue: Connecting to Community – Safe and Accessible Transport
2025-05-16 13:00 - 14:30
Date:Friday, 16 May 2025
Time:1:00pm – 2:30pm AEST (NSW, QLD, VIC, ACT, TAS)
Location:Online (registration required)
Join us for the upcoming Open Dialogue event on safe and accessible transport. This event focuses on the critical role transport plays in building meaningful community connections for people with disabilities. It’s a chance to hear from lived experiences, discuss challenges, and share ideas for improvement in a collaborative online space.
Who should attend:Clients, families, carers, and staff who are interested in learning more about accessible transport and how it impacts the lives of people with disabilities.
Registration:👉 Register here
Promotional Resources:To help promote this event, a range of promotional materials are available here:👉 Promotional Materials
Materials include:

Social media tiles with suggested captions
Email templates
Easy Read guides

Content Cut-off - #TP
2025-05-15

Capricorn Mega Careers Expo
2025-05-15 | 25/554/700 Yaamba Rd, 25/554/700 Yaamba Rd, Norman Gardens, QLD, 4701, Australia
The Capricorn Mega Careers Expo is a free event hosted by CQUniversity, designed for individuals interested in starting, changing, or advancing their careers. Open to local schools and the general public, the expo features a diverse range of exhibitors, including tertiary education institutions, apprenticeship and traineeship providers, resource and civil construction organisations, and various local businesses. Attendees have the opportunity to engage directly with industry professionals, explore educational pathways, and discover employment opportunities.​

Global Accessibility Awareness Day
2025-05-15
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is a consciousness-raising awareness day focusing on digital access and inclusion for the more than one billion people alive today who live with disabilities or impairments. It is marked annually on the third Thursday of May.
