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EFUCA Leaders Drop-In Session
2024-09-24 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Microsoft Teams
It’s important that you are clear on what is being communicated to your teams. If you need any more support, you can attend a Leader’s drop-in session. These will be hosted by the People & Wellbeing team and held each Tuesday at 10am. You do not need to register, and you can come and go as needed.
Please check your email for MS Teams links to drop in to the sessions.
If you, or your team, have any questions that you would like to ask:

You can attend a drop-in session.

You can complete this short survey. This can be done anonymously, and we will share these responses on the intranet

You can visit the intranet for some background information, and some Q&As

Raise a People and Wellbeing ticket at the #TeamPossible Support Hub (EA Support)

Email agreement@endeavour.com.au

We look forward to working together for positive results for our people.

Pay Day Lottery #209- Closes 10pm AEST
2024-09-26

Friday before the AFL Grand Finale (VIC Public Holiday)
2024-09-27

Prize Home Lottery #458-Now Open
2024-09-27

Pay Day Lottery #210 - Now Open
2024-09-27

Ready Set Connect - Sunshine Coast
2024-09-27 10:00 - 12:30, 2024-10-03 08:00 - 17:00 | The Dock Mooloolaba 123 Parkyn Parade Mooloolaba QLD
Sunshine Coast Ready-Set-Connect Event brings together service providers with Parents/Carers, Support Coordinators, Teachers and LACS in a fun and interactive speed dating format. The networking event provides the opportunity for providers to share information about their business and products. And for Parents/Carers, Support Coordinators, Teachers and LACS, the event helps them keep up to date with current services in their local community and exercise their choice and control.

Mental Health Month
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-31
Mental Health Month is celebrated each year in the month of October. Mental Health Month reminds us of the importance of looking after our mental health and wellbeing. The Month also provides us the opportunity to understand the importance of good mental health in our everyday lives and encourages help seeking behaviours when needed.

National Safe Work Month
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-31
October is National Safe Work Month—a time to commit to building a safe and healthy workplace.
Being healthy and safe means being free from physical and psychological harm. A safe and healthy workplace benefits everyone.
For everyone’s safety, work safely. #SafeWorkMonth
The primary objective of National Safe Work Month is to encourage all individuals and organisations to prioritise safety in their workplaces and work towards reducing the number of work-related injuries, illnesses and fatalities.

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-31
AAC Awareness Month is dedicated to raising awareness about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems. It is internationally recognised every October.
AAC is a broad term used to describe various communication methods used by people who have difficulty speaking. This can include (but is not limited to):
🟣 Sign language: Using hand signals to communicate.
🟣 Communication boards: Pointing to pictures or symbols to convey messages.
🟣 Speech-generating devices (SGDs): Using technology (e.g. tablet) to create spoken words.
Each of the communication methods mentioned above are powerful tools to enhance one’s communication (augment), as well as serve as an alternative means of communication. AAC systems provide increased opportunities for individuals to express their thoughts, needs, wants, and ideas effectively.

Ready Set Connect - Castle Hill
2024-10-01 10:00 - 12:30 | Castle Hill RSL 77 Castle St, Castle Hill NSW
Castle Hill Ready-Set-Connect Event brings together service providers with Parents/Carers, Support Coordinators, Teachers and LACS in a fun and interactive speed dating format. The networking event provides the opportunity for providers to share information about their business and products. And for Parents/Carers, Support Coordinators, Teachers and LACS, the event helps them keep up to date with current services in their local community and exercise their choice and control.

Pay Day Lottery #209 - Draw Day @11am AEST
2024-10-03

Labour Day (NSW Public Holiday)
2024-10-07

King's Birthday (QLD Public Holiday)
2024-10-07

Explore salary packaging with Sam Duncan
2024-10-09 09:00 - 15:00 | Point Lookout meeting room, Support Cente, Point Lookout meeting room, Support Centre, Cannon Hill, QLD, Australia
Sam Duncan, your dedicated salary packaging advisor, is at Support Centre once a month taking one on one appointments with anyone interested in a salary package health check or to explore what salary packaging could look like for you. You can book an appointment in person at Point Lookout meeting room, or over the phone/Teams.
Here are his appointment times for the rest of 2024.

Wednesday 4 December, 9am – 3pm

Click here to book an appointment.

For all other enquiries or for general information about AccessPay salary packaging, speak to an AccessPay consultant directly via:

Phone: 133 697 or
Email: customerservice@accesspay.com.au

Ready Set Connect - Townsville
2024-10-09 10:00 - 12:30 | Brothers Leagues Club 14 Golf Links Drive, Kirwan QLD
Townsville Ready-Set-Connect Event brings together service providers with Parents/Carers, Support Coordinators, Teachers and LACS in a fun and interactive speed dating format. The networking event provides the opportunity for providers to share information about their business and products. And for Parents/Carers, Support Coordinators, Teachers and LACS, the event helps them keep up to date with current services in their local community and exercise their choice and control.

Area Advisory Groups induction webinar
2024-10-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Microsoft Teams
All Area Advisory Group (AAG) members, new and current, are invited to attend our inaugural AAG induction webinar.
AAGs are an important part of our governance structure, and we value the advice members are able to provide to the organisation.
We are hosting this first, annual induction webinar for AAG members to; acknowledge the change in focus for AAGs since our new Constitution was voted in, and to equip members with the tools necessary to perform their advisory roles.
There will be presentations by members of the executive and senior leadership team followed by an opportunity for questions. Presentation topics are:

Endeavour Foundation structure and what makes us unique
Our strategic plan
Workplace Health and Safety
Child Safe Organisation
The role of Area Advisory Groups

If you have any questions about the AAG induction webinar, please email AAG Coordinator, Carly Cameron at carly.cameron@endeavour.com.au.

World Mental Health Day
2024-10-10
The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.
The day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide.

Prize Home Lottery #457 -Closes 10pm AEST
2024-10-10
Did you know that Endeavour Foundation employees are eligible to enter our million-dollar Prize Home Lotteries? Well, now you do!
You could win a luxurious home for as little as $10 a ticket. Each home is professionally designed and furnished, ready for the lucky winner to move in.

Philanthropy High Tea
2024-10-10 08:30 - 12:00 | Water’s Edge Portside, Level 2 (above Dendy Cinema), Portside Wharf. 39 Hercules Street, Brisbane, QLD, 4007, Australia
By special invitation only. This calendar item is to inform the Endeavour Foundation Community of this stewardship event.
This bespoke stewardship event brings together major givers and bequestors (both confirmed and considering), PAFs and Funds (including Perpetual and QCF) and a select number of site managers and families to spend the morning connecting to Endeavour Foundation and our vital cause. Special invitation will also be extended to a selection of families who have given significant amounts in memory of family members that Endeavour Foundation has supported.

Ready Set Connect - Cairns
2024-10-10 10:00 - 12:30 | Brothers Leagues Club Cairns 99-107 Anderson St, Manunda QLD
Cairns Ready-Set-Connect Event brings together service providers with Parents/Carers, Support Coordinators, Teachers and LACS in a fun and interactive speed dating format. The networking event provides the opportunity for providers to share information about their business and products. And for Parents/Carers, Support Coordinators, Teachers and LACS, the event helps them keep up to date with current services in their local community and exercise their choice and control.

National Carers Week
2024-10-13 - 2024-10-19
Carers are people who provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental health condition, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue or who are frail aged. Anyone can become a carer, at any time.
National Carers Week is an opportunity to raise community awareness among all Australians about the diversity of carers and their caring roles.
National Carers Week is an initiative of Carers Australia, funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services, and coordinated with the assistance and participation of the National Carer Network.

NDIS Reform Summit
2024-10-15 - 2024-10-16
The introduction of the NDIS Amendment Bill 2024 marks a pivotal moment for the Australian disability sector, initiating significant legislative and funding reforms. This Bill mandates a controlled approach to cost management, eligibility, and service quality enhancement, aiming for a sustainable system with predefined participant budgets to improve efficiency and flexibility.
The 3rd NDIS Reform Forum this 15-16 October 2024 in Eora, Sydney will focus on the current NDIS reforms, including legislative changes, funding restructuring, and enhancements to participant experience and service quality. Key discussions will cover the implementation of the NDIS Amendment Bill 2024, emphasising cost control, predefined budgets, and compliance considerations. The event will also highlight improvements in service flexibility, quality, and safety, and new compliance models for regulating service providers. With a great lineup this year, attendees will explore strategies for operational efficiency, regulatory adherence, and workforce development.

International Pronouns Day
2024-10-16
International Pronouns Day seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace. Referring to people by the pronouns they determine for themselves is basic to human dignity. Being referred to by the wrong pronouns particularly affects transgender and gender-nonconforming people. Together, we can transform society to celebrate people’s multiple, intersecting identities.

Prize home Lottery #457 -Draw @11am AEST
2024-10-17

Regional Disability Expo Sunshine Coast
2024-10-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Caloundra Indoor Stadium – North St, Golden Beach
The Disability Expo is for anyone wishing to find more information about products, services, and activities available in your region.

Sunshine Coast Regional Disability Expo
2024-10-17 09:00 - 15:00 | North St, Golden Beach QLD 4551
Exibitors will offer a range of different services, equipment, networks and specialists, giving you the ability to find everything you need in one easy to find location.

North Queensland Area Advisory Group Meeting
2024-10-22 04:00 - 17:30 | Mackay L&L, 418 Shakespeare St, West Mackay, QLD, 4740, Australia
North Queensland Area Advisory Group meeting. Carly Cameron, Advisory Group Coordinator Via Microsoft Teams at 4.00pm on Tuesday 22 October 2024.

North Queensland Area Advisory Group Meeting
2024-10-22 16:00 - 17:30 | Mackay L&L, 418 Shakespeare St, West Mackay, QLD, 4740, Australia
North Queensland Area Advisory Group meeting. Carly Cameron, Advisory Group Coordinator. Mackay L & L and Via Microsoft Teams at 4.00pm on Tuesday 22 October 2024.

Moreton-Sunshine Coast Area Advisory Group meeting
2024-10-23 15:00 - 16:30 | Microsoft Teams
Moreton-Sunshine Coast Area Advisory Group meeting Carly Cameron, Advisory Group Coordinator Via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 23 October 2024 at 3.00pm.
