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.

EFUCA online information sessions (Home, Community and Work)
2024-09-16 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Microsoft Teams
We would like to invite you to an online information session where you can find out more about the proposed agreement.
The People Partnering team will be hosting the sessions with the aim to help everyone to understand the finer details of the new proposed agreement.
During these information sessions we will:

Discuss the key changes between the agreements
Look at case studies to see how the agreement works in real world scenarios
Discuss the voting process
Answer Q&As

Visit the intranet post for more information and to register for a session – https://intranetdev.victor.nichestudio.biz/operational/countdown-to-vote-on-your-new-ea/

EFUCA online information and Q&A session (Enabling)
2024-09-17 10:00 - 10:30
We would like to invite you to an online information and Q&A session, for those in enabling functions who are impacted by EFUCA. This is where you can find out more about the proposed agreement.
Sam Reid from the People Partnering team will be hosting the sessions with the aim to help everyone to understand the finer details of the new proposed agreement.
During these information sessions we will:

Discuss the key changes between the agreements
Look at case studies to see how the agreement works in real world scenarios
Discuss the voting process
Answer Q&As

Visit the intranet post for more information and to register for a session – https://intranetdev.victor.nichestudio.biz/operational/countdown-to-vote-on-your-new-ea/

EFUCA Leaders Drop-In Session
2024-09-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-24 10:00 - 12:00 | 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.

Proposed EA | Voting period
2024-09-18 00:01 - 2024-09-24 23:59
You have been asked to vote on your new proposed agreement, the Endeavour Foundation Enterprise Agreement 2024 (EFEA). Voting will be coordinated by Vero Voting and you will receive your unique voting link from support@verovoting.com.au. You have until Tuesday 24 September at 11.59pm to vote.

Community Solutions and BRACE Team Connect
2024-09-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-19 09:30 - 10:30 | Microsoft Teams
Community Solutions and BRACE employees are invited to join your Executive team for a Community Solutions and BRACE Team Connect session. We will be covering two key topics:

Community Solutions and BRACE Strategy
Community Solutions and BRACE Snapshot

You are encouraged to register for both an all-employee Team Connect session and a Community Solutions and BRACE Team Connect session.

There will be a Q&A session providing an opportunity to ask big picture questions of myself and our General Managers related to the above topics.
You are invited to submit any operational questions you may have for myself or a General Manager. You can ask questions in-person or anonymously at Team Connect in the Q&A session or before the session via your leader or email to communications@endeavour.com.au.

Foundational Supports webinar | Hosted by the Department of Social Services
2024-09-20 12:00 - 13:00
This month, the Department of Social Services (DSS) is hosting a webinar to gather input on the design and delivery of Foundational Supports. This is a significant opportunity to voice your thoughts and help shape these essential services.
Join the webinar to share your input!
📅 When: Friday 20 September, 12pm – 1pm (AEST)
📍 Where: Zoom (Link will be sent upon registration)
🛈 Auslan interpreters and live captions will be available.
Commonwealth, state and territory governments are working on this together and will use feedback from the community to make decisions about how Foundational Supports could work.
💡 Stay updated: Click here to subscribe to the Foundational Supports newsletter for updates on consultations.
For more information, contact Head of Advocacy, Matt Gillett, at matthew.gillett@endeavour.com.au.

International Day of Sign Languages
2024-09-23
International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated annually across the world on 23 September every year along with International Week of the Deaf. The choice of 23 September is that it is the same date that the World Federation of the Deaf was established in 1951.
The International Day of Sign Languages is a unique opportunity to support and protect the linguistic identity and cultural diversity of all Deaf people and other sign language users.

National Week of Deaf People
2024-09-23 - 2024-09-29
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). It 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

Online QLD Election Forum ('Make Disability Count')
2024-09-23 16:30 - 17:30
The upcoming State Election, on Saturday 26 October 2024, is an important one for our community especially in terms of disability, inclusion and accessibility in Queensland.
Join the Queensland State Election 2024 Disability Forum ‘Make Disability Count‘, hosted by the Disability Alliance, made up of 34 organisations. This is your chance to hear about the 6 key priorities that matter most to people with disability, families, carers and the disability workforce.
Event details:

When: Monday 23 September 2024 (AEST)
Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Where: Online via Zoom

For more information, contact QDN at 1300 363 783 or qdn@qdn.org.au.

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.
