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Team Connect: NSW, VIC & DAP
2023-09-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2023-09-05 13:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | 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.

Medibank visit Rockhampton
2023-09-07 | Rockhampton social enterprise, 162 Alma Street, Rockhampton, Queensland, 4700
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 Keon Pk
2023-09-07 | Keon Park social enterprise, 12 - 14 Keon Parade, Thomastown, Victoria, 3074, Australia

Team Connect: Wide Bay & Central QLD
2023-09-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-09-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Online

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

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

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

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

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

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

Medibank visit Oakleigh
2023-09-01 | Oakleigh social enterprise, 29 Edward Street, Oakleigh, Victoria, 3166, Australia

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.

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.

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.

Community Solutions - Cairns Youth and Careers Event
2023-08-24 08:30 - 17:00
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

Paint 'n' Platters - FIT Social Club
2023-08-23 17:00 - 19:30 | Endeavour Foundation – Support Centre, 33 Corporate Drive, Cannon Hill, Queensland, Australia
The FIT Social Club is hosting a Paint ‘n’ Platters afternoon in Pod 3 Training Room on August 23rd! Come along after work and have a bit of fun with your Team trying your hand at some painting guided by Liz, our fantastic instructor.
There will be grazing platters and non-alcoholic drinks to share.
Feel free to bring a bottle of wine or a couple of beers to sip while you create your masterpiece.

National Skills Week - Morning tea at Support Centre
2023-08-23 10:00 - 10:30 | Support Centre verandah, 33 Corporate Drive, Cannon Hill, QLD, 4170, Australia
You are warmly invited to join Community Solutions Apprentice and Trainee Team next Wednesday 23 August on the Support Centre verandah to celebrate our internal trainees during National Skills Week!
National Skills Week is dedicated to raising the profile and status of vocational learning, showcasing the attractive career opportunities for all Australians. Over the last 12 months our internal traineeship program has significantly grown from five trainees to over 40! We’d love you to join the team to celebrate this achievement and acknowledge our amazing trainees.
You’ll hear about the importance of National Skills Week, how our internal traineeship program is guiding trainees on their career journey as well as meet some of our superstar trainees. And not to mention you can also enjoy a delicious morning tea!
What: National Skills Week Morning Tea
When: Wednesday 23 August, 10am – 10:30am
Where: Support Centre verandah
We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions or feedback, please reach out to Business Leader, Craig Knight at craig.knight@communitysolutions.org.au

National Skills Week - Morning tea at Bokarina
2023-08-22 09:15 - 10:15 | Lakeview Meeting Room, Bokarina, Level 2/100 Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina, QLD, 4575, Australia
You are warmly invited to join Community Solutions Apprentice and Trainee Team on Tuesday 22 August at the Lakeview meeting room at Bokarina to celebrate our internal trainees during National Skills Week!
National Skills Week is dedicated to raising the profile and status of vocational learning, showcasing the attractive career opportunities for all Australians. Over the last 12 months our internal traineeship program has significantly grown from five trainees to over 40! We’d love you to join the team to celebrate this achievement and acknowledge our amazing trainees.
You’ll hear about the importance of National Skills Week, how our internal traineeship program is guiding trainees on their career journey as well as meet some of our superstar trainees. And not to mention you can also enjoy a delicious morning tea!
What: National Skills Week Morning Tea
When: Tuesday 22 August, 9:15am – 10:15am
Where: Support Centre verandah
We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions or feedback, please reach out to Business Leader, Craig Knight at craig.knight@communitysolutions.org.au

Win Your Share of $30K Worth of Whitsundays Escape Packages!
2023-08-22 08:00 - 2023-11-07 14:30
Ocean Dynamics (Major Prize Sponsor of Endeavour Foundation’s Melbourne Cup Event) is giving away 4 x incredible Whitsunday Escape Packages!
All you have to do is enter the draw for only $10 per ticket AND you could WIN one of four luxurious, sun-soaked holiday experiences in wondrous Tropical North Queensland for you and your loved ones.
You can purchase your tickets here https://fundraise.endeavour.com.au/raffle/ultimate-whitsundays-escape-raffle

National Skills Week 2023
2023-08-21 08:00 - 2023-08-27 17:00
National Skills Week is an annual event and in 2023 runs from 21 – 27 August. The week is dedicated to raising the profile and status of vocational learning, showcasing the attractive career opportunities for all Australians and represents a perfect opportunity to recognise and celebrate our amazing Endeavour Foundation and Community Solutions trainees.
Vocational Education and Training (VET) has been the foundation of Australia’s strong and vibrant economy. It has produced industry leaders; it offers great diversity plus new and exciting career paths.
For more information, visit the National Skills Week website.

EKKA Show Holiday
2023-08-16 | Brisbane Showgrounds, 600 Gregory Terrace, Brisbane, Queensland, 4006, Australia
The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) is Queensland’s largest and most loved annual event, attracting on average 400,000 people.
Run by the RNA and staged at its original birthplace, the Brisbane Showgrounds, the Ekka brings the country and city together for a true celebration of agriculture.
The Ekka showcases the best of Queensland, attracting more than 21,000 competition entries from woodchop to giant vegetables, 10,000 animals from beef cattle to cats and dogs, world-class live entertainment, award-winning food and wine, carnival rides and showbags, family shopping, educational activities and much more.
The iconic show has been running since 1876 and is full of traditions, a unique atmosphere and childhood memories that have been passed down through generations of families.

Leaders Connect - Home and Community
2023-08-15 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.

International Day of the World's Indigenous People
2023-08-09
Indigenous peoples have sought recognition of their identities, their way of life and their right to traditional lands, territories and natural resources for years. Yet, throughout history, their rights have been violated. Indigenous peoples today, are arguably among the most disadvantaged and vulnerable groups of people in the world. The international community now recognizes that special measures are required to protect their rights and maintain their distinct cultures and way of life.

International Cat Day
2023-08-08
The original festivities for International Cat Day were put together for the first time in 2002 by IFAW, the International Fund for Animal Welfare. Along with other animal rights groups who joined in to celebrate, this was declared to be the day to appreciate and honor one of the most popular pets on the planet.

An estimated 500 million cats are thought to be frolicking in neighbors’ gardens across the world, which means that most every extended family is bound to have an aunt with more kittens than former husbands, no matter the country or climate.

And that’s great, because owning a cat has been shown to improve mental health and to relieve stress, anxiety and depression. So when it’s raining cats and dogs outside and there is no one to cuddle with, any black, ginger, Persian, Siamese, Burmese, Bengal, Shorthair, Munchkin, Balinese, RagaMuffin or any old stray cat will do the trick on International Cat Day.

National Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children's Day
2023-08-04
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day (Children’s Day) is our national day dedicated to celebrating our children. Children’s Day is celebrated across the country each year on 4 August.

Children’s Day is a time Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities and all Australians, celebrate the strengths and culture of our children. It is an opportunity for us to show our support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, as well as learn about the crucial impact that culture, family and community play in the life of every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child.

Children’s Day has been run annually since 1988 and is the initiative of SNAICC – National Voice for our Children.

Community Solutions - Mackay Careers Event
2023-08-03 09:00 - 14:30
Community Solutions DES team will be attending the Mackay Careers Event, North Queensland’s largest and most comprehensive careers, employment and training expo. This expo delivers the latest, up to date Career opportunities available in Australia!

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

Access Pay onsite at Support Centre
2023-08-02 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.

Community Solutions - Townsville Careers Event
2023-07-31 09:00 - 14:30 | Practice_Bulletin-Individual_Support_Progress
Community Solutions, apprentice and trainee team, DES team and Workforce Australia team will be attending the Townsville Careers Event, North Queensland’s largest and most comprehensive careers, employment and training expo. This expo delivers the latest, up to date Career opportunities available in Australia!

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