Boxing Day
2023-12-26

New Years Day (National Public Holiday)
2024-01-01
Welcome to 2024! It is a new year, with new possibilities. We hope you had a fantastic silly season.

Australia Day / Survival Day (Public Holiday)
2024-01-26
January 26 has multiple meanings: it is Australia Day for some, and it is Survival Day for others.
Some First Australians (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) and non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians have mixed feelings about celebrating this day – some consider it a day of mourning, and others use the day to mark the survival of their ongoing traditions and cultures.
It’s important that these views are respected and that we have constructive conversations about how we can move forward together as a nation.
Our national day provides an opportunity to acknowledge and learn about our nation’s past. It’s a time to reflect on and learn about our national journey including the ongoing history, traditions and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Stanthorpe Annual Show (Southern Downs Region - the area of the former Stanthorpe Shire and the area of the village of Dalveen Public Holiday)
2024-02-02

Safer Internet Day
2024-02-06
Safer Internet Day is a global initiative to raise awareness of online safety issues. The eSafety Commissioner leads the initiative in Australia. It educates people about online safety risks, like online abuse, how to be safe online and where to go for help.
This Safer Internet Day, you are encouraged to take three simple actions when approaching online safety: Connect. Reflect. Protect.

Connect safely by keeping apps and devices secure and reviewing your privacy settings regularly.
Reflect on how your actions online may affect others or your safety.
Protect yourself and others by visiting eSafety.gov.au to find out how to stay safe online and report online abuse.

By doing these things and sharing the Connect. Reflect. Protect message, we can work towards making every day a Safer Internet Day.

Lawnton L&L hub Open Day
2024-02-06 10:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Lawnton L&L, 59 Todds Rd, Lawnton, QLD, 4501, Australia
The Learning and Lifestyle Hub Open Day in Lawnton is a chance for the local community to visit the hub, meet the team and experience some of the fantastic programs and activities available through Endeavour Foundation.

What activities will be available?
– Arts and crafts
– Games
– Recreational activities
– Technology experiences (including VR)
– Site tours

You can also take a walk through our relaxing sensory garden.

Light catering will be provided by the Cooking Program.

Click on the link in the Facebook post, or contact Sarita on 0499 099 222 for more information.
See you there!

Lottery #205 Draw
2024-02-08 | Endeavour Foundation – Support Centre, 33 Corporate Drive, Cannon Hill, Queensland, Australia
Pay Day Lottery #205 draw day

Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year)
2024-02-10
Lunar New Year (also known as Spring Festival or Chinese New Year) is the most important holiday in China and Chinese communities around the world.
How do you wish someone “Happy New Year” in Chinese? It depends on who you’re talking to. In China, the official language is Mandarin. Gong xi fa cai is how Mandarin speakers wish you a happy new year — meaning “wishing you to be prosperous in the coming year.” Many overseas Chinese communities speak Cantonese. Gung hay fat choy is how Cantonese speakers wish you a happy new year—meaning “wishing you great happiness and prosperity.”
The celebration generally includes family and friends, feasting and fireworks, and parties and parades.

International Epilepsy Day
2024-02-12
International Epilepsy Day, celebrated each year on the 2nd Monday of February, is an opportunity to raise awareness of epilepsy, what it is, how it can be treated, and what is needed to bring treatment to all people who need it.

The ability of health workers to diagnose epilepsy, the availability of medicines and research into the health and social care response to epilepsy are just three areas of action for WHO and partners.

Apology Anniversary
2024-02-13
13 February each year marks the anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations, who suffered trauma because of past government policies of forced child removal.

Many of these removals occurred as the result of laws and policies aimed at assimilating the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population into the predominately white community.

Stolen Generations survivors are some of Australia’s most vulnerable people and many have kept their stories and experiences secret for many years, even decades.

Through hearing the resilient stories of Stolen Generations survivors there is now a willingness for Australians to join in on the healing journey. To be part of solutions into the future. This is the spirit of the anniversary.

Maroochydore Employment Showcase
2024-02-13 10:00 - 12:30
You are invited to discover the wide range of employment opportunities available now at Endeavour Foundation social enterprise – Maroochydore.
Join us to learn about:

the different jobs that might just be right for you
what it’s like to work for Endeavour Foundation
how you can be a part of #TeamPossible!

This event is for you if you are:

a person with disability looking for a job
curious about the services we provide to support people with disability in the community.

This is a FREE event. Refreshments will be provided.
Please let us know you’re coming by clicking or tapping ‘Going’ on the Facebook event.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Maroochydore social enterprise Site Manager, Sarah Donoghue on 0436 626 987 or by emailing Sarah.Donoghue@endeavour.com.au

Bundaberg Employment Showcase
2024-02-13 10:00 - 14:30 | Bundaberg Business Solutions, 1 Fitzgerald Street, Bundaberg, Queensland, 4670, Australia
You are invited to discover the wide range of employment opportunities available now at Endeavour Foundation Business Solutions – Bundaberg.
Join us to learn about:
• the different jobs that might just be right for you
• our business solutions
• what it’s like to work with Endeavour Foundation.
This event is for you if you are:
• a person with disability looking for a job
• curious about the services we provide to support people with disability in the community.

Gold Coast Employment Showcase in Burleigh
2024-02-13 10:30 - 14:00 | 46 Matilda Street, Burleigh Heads, 4220, 46 Matilda Street, Burleigh Heads, 4220, Australia
Hey Gold Coast!
You are invited to discover the wide range of employment opportunities available now at Endeavour Foundation Business Solutions – Burleigh.
Join us to learn about:

The different jobs that could be perfect for you
Endeavour Foundation’s social enterprise
What it’s like to be part of #TeamPossible and the Endeavour Foundation community

This event is for you if you are:

Someone with a disability seeking employment opportunities
Curious about the services we provide to support people with disability in the community.

This is a FREE event. Light refreshments will be provided.
Please let us know you’re coming by clicking or tapping ‘Going’.
Can’t attend this one? Check out our Employment Showcase in Southport here: https://fb.me/e/1R0dys9ih
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Marketing Advisor, Claudette Baines on claudette.baines@endeavour.com.au

Lottery #453 Draw
2024-02-15 | Endeavour Foundation – Support Centre, 33 Corporate Drive, Cannon Hill, Queensland, Australia
Prize Home Lottery #453 draw day

Lottery #205 Draw
2024-02-15

Kingaroy Employment Showcase
2024-02-15 10:00 - 14:00 | 17 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy, 17 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy, QLD, 4610, Australia
Hey Kingaroy!
We invite you to discover the wide range of employment opportunities available now at Kingaroy Kitchen.
Join us to learn about:

The different jobs that might just be right for you
What its like to work for Kingaroy Kitchen
How you can be a part of #TeamPossible Kingaroy!

This event is for you if you are:

A person with disability looking for a job
Curious about the services we provide to support people with disability in the Kingaroy community

This is a FREE event. Delicious food and drinks will be provided.
Please let us know you’re coming by clicking or tapping ‘Going’ on the Facebook event.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Marketing Advisor, Claudette Baines on claudette.baines@endeavour.com.au

Gold Coast Employment Showcase in Southport
2024-02-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Dakara Drive, Southport, Dakara Drive, Southport, QLD, 4215, Australia
Hey Gold Coast!
You are invited to discover the wide range of employment opportunities available now at Endeavour Foundation Business Solutions – Southport.
Join us to learn about:

The different jobs that could be perfect for you
Endeavour Foundation’s social enterprise
What it’s like to be part of #TeamPossible and the Endeavour Foundation community

This event is for you if you are:

Someone with a disability seeking employment opportunities
Curious about the services we provide to support people with disability in the community.

This is a FREE event. Light refreshments will be provided.
Please let us know you’re coming by clicking or tapping ‘Going’.
Can’t attend this one? Check out our Employment Showcase in Burleigh here: https://fb.me/e/3HGj1yUjY
If you have any questions about this event, please contact Marketing Advisor, Claudette Baines on claudette.baines@endeavour.com.au

World Day of Social Justice
2024-02-20
World Day of Social Justice is an international day recognising the need to promote social justice, which includes efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender inequality, unemployment, human rights, and social protections.

NDIS - Change of situation -managing a change in a participant’s situation
2024-02-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Endeavour Foundation has partnered with Support Coordination Academy to bring you a free online professional learning session for Support Coordinators.
In this session, we’ll be delving into:
NDIS Change of Situation – managing a change in a participant’s situation

What is a plan variation?
What is a plan reassessment?
When to notify the NDIS of a change in a participant’s situation
How to evidence the need for additional or other supports

To join the session visit the link below:
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a4db9395-ff16-4600-b7d0-1e549f9f53da@9c549a2e-71f8-42f6-bf12-c83b48e8fc94

Support Worker Career Information Session - Mackay
2024-02-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Mackay L&L, 418 Shakespeare St, West Mackay, QLD, 4740, Australia
Join the Endeavour Foundation team for an information session at our Mackay Learning and Lifestyle hub on 21 February 2024.
If you are curious about the services we provide to support people with disability in the community, or are keen to help make possibilities a reality register your interest today!
Meet the support staff and direct hiring managers to find out what it’s like to work with Endeavour Foundation.
Join us to learn about:

our community services aimed at supporting people with disability to learn daily living skills and connect with their community.
the different support work career options that might be right for you.
what it’s like to work with Endeavour Foundation.

Working smart with Microsoft OneNote
2024-02-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Engage
Priority Management’s OneNote training webinar will provide the necessary skills and tools to understand how to maximise technology to connect easily with colleagues, share information and manage tasks with greater expediency.
This OneNote course is specifically designed for people who understand the power of mastering technology in order to deliver quality service.
On completion of this course, you should be able to:

Create, edit, organise and enhance notes
Integrate your notes with other applications
Use Microsoft OneNote strategically

Register here

Mackay Employment Open Day
2024-02-22 10:00 - 12:00 | 46 Gordon Street, Mackay, QLD, 4740, 46 Gordon Street, Mackay, QLD, 4740, Australia
JOB SEEKERS, YOU’RE INVITED!!! 🤩 Are you a job seeker with disability or an injury, wanting to find work or change from your existing Disability Employment Services provider?
Bring a friend and join us at 46 Gordon Street, Mackay Qld 4740 on Thursday the 22nd of February for morning tea and a chat about how Community Solutions and our team of dedicated partners can support you to find employment.
What to expect on the day:
– FREE Morning Tea – inclusive of light refreshments and packaged snacks
– FREE Career Advice
🕮 PLUS, lots of fun activities!
🎉 CONNECT with local service providers like:
👉 Disability Employment Services: Want a job? We’ll get you one, along with dedicated support to maintain employment!
👉 Support Coordination: Build your skills and independence with support coordination.
👉 Specialist Behaviour Support: Support for people with complex behaviours. More providers to be announced soon!
Access support to help you find and keep a job that is perfect for your ability, with our dedicated Disability Employment Services team. Learn more about Disability Employment Services 👉https://bit.ly/47ABuvX
PARKING: Two-hour free parking is available on both Nelson Street and Gordon Street, within a close walking distance to the Community Solutions site. Please do not attend if you are sick or feeling unwell including if you have a fever, cough, sore throat, headache, distorted sense of taste, shortness of breath, chills, vomiting or any associated cold/flu or gastroenteritis like symptoms.

Zero tolerance training
2024-02-24
Endeavour Foundation is committed to ensuring our people, the people we support, volunteers, contractors and members of the community are safe and free from harm.
Endeavour Foundation operates with a zero tolerance approach to the violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation (VANE) of any person.
This training will provide you with the necessary information to support you with reporting and keeping you and the people we support safe and free from harm.
You are required to complete this learning item by 24 February 2024.

Session 1 - Excel fundamentals
2024-02-27 09:00 - 12:15 | Engage
Welcome to Excel Fundamentals
Excel Fundamentals is for anyone who’s a little nervous about using Excel, perhaps because you’ve never used it or you use it only to enter data or make minor changes to existing spreadsheets.
You will learn how to create professional looking spreadsheets, format them to look the way you want and work with calculations. You will also learn how to print like a pro and transform data into charts, and take away lots of tips and tricks to help you work more efficiently.
Note: This workshop is delivered over two 3.25-hour sessions on consecutive days.
Register here

Session 2 - Excel fundamentals
2024-02-28 09:00 - 12:15 | Engage

Kippa-Ring Employment Showcase
2024-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Kippa-Ring social enterprise, 46 High Street, Kippa_Ring, Queensland, 4201, Australia
Hey Kippa-Ring!

You are invited to discover the wide range of employment opportunities available now at Endeavour Foundation Business Solutions – Kippa-Ring.

Join us to learn about:
• the different jobs that might just be right for you
• what it’s like to work for Endeavour Foundation
• how you can be a part of #TeamPossible!

This event is for you if you are:
• a person with disability looking for a job
• curious about the services we provide to support people with disability in the community.

This is a FREE event. Refreshments will be provided.
Please let us know you’re coming by going to the Facebook event and click on ‘Going’

International Wheelchair Day
2024-03-01
International Wheelchair Day is always recognised on March 1. It’s an annual day of events and activities which take place around the world when wheelchair users celebrate the positive impact a wheelchair has on their lives.

Since it was first launched in 2008, celebrations have taken place in Australia, Nepal, Senegal, South Africa, Bangladesh, Pakistan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
It has continued to grow year after year and we look forward to this year being bigger and better than ever.
Why not organise your own personal celebration? You could involve your school, college, place of work, a charitable organisation or even the community in celebrating the enormous impact that the humble wheelchair has on people’s lives throughout the world?

World Hearing Day
2024-03-03
World Hearing Day is held on 3 March each year to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world.

World Wildlife Day
2024-03-03
3 March is World Wildlife Day. It is a United Nations International Day to celebrate all the world’s wild animals and plants and the contribution that they make to our lives and the health of the planet.

This date was chosen as it is the birthday of CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, signed in 1973.

Divisional budgets due
2024-03-04
