Community Solutions - Cairns Youth and Careers Event
2023-08-24 08:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
Community Solutions will be attending the Cairns Youth and Careers Event. The Expo brings together a vast range of education and career providers to inspire our community, and students in years 10, 11, and 12 with their decision-making.

This Expo is the only event of its kind in Far North Queensland – and it is also open to the general public, parents, job seekers and those looking for information on a career change.

For more information, contact – csgmarketing@communitysolutions.org.au

Wear it Purple Day
2023-08-25
Wear It Purple Day 2023
On Friday 25 August, we unite to celebrate ‘Wear It Purple Day’ which strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow youth.
We encourage you to wear purple and update your Teams background tile in solidarity of this important day.
By wearing purple, we demonstrate to rainbow young people in our services that they are seen, supported and respected.
If you are at Support Centre, join us on Monday 21 August for a ‘Meet & Chat’ in celebration of this important day.
You’ll hear from Complex Support Lead, Yaz Thomas and the Complex Support Team while enjoying some delicious PRIDE and Wear it Purple Day branded cookies – courtesy of the wonderful café staff!
What: Wear it Purple Day: Meet & Chat
When: Monday 21 August, 10:30am – 11:30am
Where: Support Centre verandah
This year’s theme is ‘Write your story’ and champions the importance of expression and individuality where you’ll also have the opportunity to share your own unique perspective with others.
OUR FOUR KEY FOCUS AREAS

Awareness – We provide support and resources for Schools, Universities, Gender & Sexuality Alliances (GSA’s) and Youth Organisations to assist them in creating inclusive experiences for rainbow young people. We act as a source of resources to support the effective delivery of Wear It Purple Day in Schools, Universities, Workplaces and the broader community.

Opportunity – We provide meaningful opportunities for rainbow young people to develop their skills, expand their network and contribute to the inclusivity of their communities.

Environment – We provide supportive & safe spaces (digital and physical) and contribute to a world where young rainbow people feel proud of who they are.

Collaboration – We collaborate and unite with other organisations to further the inclusion of rainbow young people. Through partnerships, we support the effective delivery of Wear It Purple Day in Schools, Universities, Workplaces and the broader community.
Visit the intranet for more information.

My Home, My Life Welcome Home Event - Toowoomba
2023-08-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Endeavour Foundation MHML – Toowoomba, 34 Wiemers Crescent, Centenary Heights, Queensland, 4350, Australia
We hope you can join us for this special event as we open a new home in Toowoomba! This home has been built under the Endeavour Foundation My Home, My Life initiative. We are very proud to be welcoming the people we support to their amazing new home! Be sure to RSVP through the invitation link.

Great Endeavour Rally (Cairns to the Cape 2023)
2023-08-31 - 2023-09-10
Roll on up for the Great Endeavour Rally, and find out why this is one of Australia’s longest running and most successful charity motoring events. In 2023 we will be kicking off from the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef for an epic adventure up to the Cape.Join us for a trip that will see you venturing north from Cairns on 31 August, before travelling through National Parks, exploring some of Australia’s most photographed sites like Fruit Bat Falls. Along the way, you will be heading down roads few have ever travelled and seeing hidden secrets thanks to access to private property.

Throughout this adventure, you’ll travel through picturesque Australian scenery and visit remote destinations that few others get to see – giving you and your crew every chance to discover the best this country has to offer by day before relaxing with friends new and old each night.

For a rest you will be putting your feet up and relaxing at Australia’s most northern point for a lay day as we pull up stumps at Loyalty Beach. This will then set you up nicely to venture back south to Cairns where we will finish on September 10.

There’s no rush either. The Great Endeavour Rally is not a race or a time trial. It is an adventure that celebrates the natural wonder of Australia – one that brings together the camaraderie and spirit of an amazing driving community to support people with disability.

Medibank visit Oakleigh
2023-09-01 | Oakleigh social enterprise, 29 Edward Street, Oakleigh, Victoria, 3166, Australia
Book in to discuss your discount on Medibank’s corporate product range
Employees are eligible for a 9% discount on Medibank’s corporate product range and much more!
Medibank consultants are visiting our sites so you can learn how this offer could meet your individual or family needs and ask any questions about health insurance.
This booking link can be used for in-person appointments or phone appointments on the date for this location or schedule a phone appointment for another date that is suitable for you.

Medibank visit Southport
2023-09-05 | Southport social enterprise, Dakara Drive, Southport, Queensland, 4215, Australia

Medibank visit Seven Hills
2023-09-05 | Seven Hills social enterprise, 12 Leabons Lane, Seven Hills, New South Wales, 2147

Medibank visit Wacol
2023-09-05 | Wacol social enterprise, 46 Wolston Park Rd, Wacol, Queensland, 4076, Australia

Team Connect: Wide Bay & Central QLD
2023-09-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Online
Join David Swain and the Executive Leadership Team for the next round of Team Connect
Team Connect is a bi-annual event that allows you to connect with the Executive Leadership Team for important updates and raise topics that matter most to you.
We have 2 hours – from 9am to 11am or from 1pm to 3pm, to allow ample time for updates and a live Q&A.
This event is optional, but we hope to see you there. Book your place through Engage to attend Team Connect.
Please attend the one session that suits you best.
Please visit the intranet for more information and contact the Communications team at corpcom@endeavour.com.au if you have any questions.

Team Connect: NSW, VIC & DAP
2023-09-05 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Online

Medibank visit Mt Druitt
2023-09-06 | Mt Druitt social enterprise, 59 Kurrajong Avenue, Mount Druitt, New South Wales, 2770, Australia

Medibank visit Mackay
2023-09-06 | Mackay social enterprise, 22 David Muir St, Slade Point, Queensland, 4740, Australia

Medibank visit Bokarina
2023-09-06 - 2023-09-07 | Bokarina Support Centre, 100 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina, Queensland, 4560

Medibank visit Keon Pk
2023-09-07 | Keon Park social enterprise, 12 - 14 Keon Parade, Thomastown, Victoria, 3074, Australia

Medibank visit Rockhampton
2023-09-07 | Rockhampton social enterprise, 162 Alma Street, Rockhampton, Queensland, 4700

Access Pay onsite at Support Centre
2023-09-07 09:00 - 15:00
Sam Duncan, a salary packaging expert from AccessPay has appointments exclusively available to Endeavour Foundation and Community Solutions Group employees once a month to discuss your options.

Book in for a salary package health check or to run through what salary packaging would look like for you.

There are other employee benefits through AccessPay that you may be able to salary package in addition to general living expenses e.g., entertainment expenses, car parking and novated leasing of vehicles.

You can book in for phone appointments, online or in person at Cannon Hill Support Centre between 9am and 3pm. Future dates this year are now 2 August, 7 September, 5 October, 1 November, and 7 December.

To find out how you can make the most of salary packaging you can also contact AccessPay on:

Call 1300 133 697

email customerservice@accesspay.com.au or:

Complete this expression of interest form

You will then be contacted by someone from AccessPay to arrange a time. If you need further assistance about this or any other employee benefits available to you reach out to michelle.scott@endeavour.com.au.

Team Connect: Brisbane Metro and South East QLD
2023-09-07 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Online

Leaders Connect - Home and Community
2023-09-12 10:00 - 11:30
Leaders Connect is our monthly meeting connecting leaders within the Home and Community, and Work divisions.

These catchups are just another opportunity for us to collaborate more regularly.

Medibank visit Cannon Hill
2023-09-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Endeavour Foundation – Support Centre, 33 Corporate Drive, Cannon Hill, Queensland, Australia

RU OK? Day
2023-09-14
National Day of Action

It’s our national day of action when we remind Australians that every day is the day to ask, ‘are you OK?’ and start a meaningful conversation whenever they spot the signs that someone they care about might be struggling with life.

Our research has found four in ten Australians feel asking someone, ‘are you OK?’ is a conversation better had with an expert.

However, R U OK? want you to know you don’t need qualifications to have an R U OK? conversation.

The work of health professionals is vital, and their value cannot be underestimated however we can all play a role in supporting the people in our world.

You don’t need to be an expert to have an R U OK? conversation. Listening and giving someone your time might be just what they need to help them through.

Ask R U OK? No qualifications needed, because a conversation could change a life.

Team Connect: Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay & Southwest QLD
2023-09-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Online

Stakeholder Summit, 2pm
2023-09-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Endeavour Foundation – Support Centre, 33 Corporate Drive, Cannon Hill, Queensland, Australia
Endeavour Foundation is proposing a new Constitution and By-Laws in response to the ever-evolving landscape of the disability sector.
You are are invited to this special Stakeholder Summit to discuss, provide feedback and ask questions about the proposed governance changes on Thursday 14 September 2023, at 2:00pm or 6:00pm.
Please register your attendance online. Once registered you will receive the Teams link to your chosen session.
Please contact ICT Business Relationship Partner, Meesha Tucek on 3908 8401 if you have any questions or would like more information.

Stakeholder Summit, 6pm
2023-09-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Endeavour Foundation – Support Centre, 33 Corporate Drive, Cannon Hill, Queensland, Australia

National Week of Deaf People
2023-09-18 - 2023-09-24
The National Week of Deaf People (NWDP) is a week-long national celebration of Deaf individuals and the Australian Deaf community, which includes celebrating the International Week of Deaf People (IWDP) and International Day of Sign Languages (IDSL) which are initiatives of the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD). These two events are traditionally held during September and are based on the founding date of the WFD (23 September 1951). is an opportunity for Deaf people to celebrate their communities, language, culture and history; make the public aware of their local, state and national Deaf communities; and to recognise their achievements

It is also an opportunity for organisations involved with or wishing to be involved with the Deaf Community to build and maintain relationships with Deaf people and be recognised as an ally to the Deaf community.

Buy Nothing New Month
2023-10-01 - 2023-10-31
Buy Nothing New Month is the global movement for collective, conscientious consumption.

It’s a little idea, that started in Melbourne and is spreading to the Netherlands and USA.

In 2011, Sydney Morning Herald ran a poll asking “is Buy Nothing New Month a good idea?” Over 10,000 voted. 82% said “yes”

It’s a one month challenge to buy nothing new (with the exception of essentials like food, hygiene and medicines)

Buy Nothing New Month isn’t Buy Nothing New Never. Nor is it about going without.

It’s literally about taking one month off to really think, “Do I really need it?” If I do, “can I get it second-hand, borrow it or rent it? What are my alternatives? Can I borrow from a friend? Can I swap with my neighbor?”

It’s about thinking where our stuff comes from (finite resources) and where it goes when we’re done (often landfill) and what are the fantastic alternatives out there to extend the life of our ‘stuff’.

It’s easy. It’s fun. It’s moving from consumption-driven to community-driven.

It’s good for us, our wallets and our planet.

Hop on board!

National Safe Work Month
2023-10-01 - 2023-10-31
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.

By running this campaign, we aim to promote a positive safety culture and to emphasise the importance of preventing accidents and incidents from happening.

By participating in National Safe Work Month, all individuals and organisations can help to prevent workplace injuries and fatalities and create safer, more productive working environments for everyone.

Mental Health Month
2023-10-01 - 2023-10-31
Mental Health Month is celebrated each year in the month of October in NSW. 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. Mental Health Month NSW is coordinated by WayAhead – Mental Health Association NSW.

The Mental Health Month theme for 2023 is ‘We all have a role to play’. Whether it’s taking time to care for yourself, caring for someone close to you, supporting your community to be more mental health aware, or being a mental health ally. This mental health month, think about ways you connect with the people around you. Making a world free from mental health stigma, and more inclusive for people who are going through tough times takes all of us!
