Work experience success at Kew
Feb 25, 2025
The program’s success has resulted in some students looking to onboard with Endeavour Foundation shortly after school finishes.
Evan finds his confidence through DES Gladstone
May 23, 2023
Gladstone teenager, Evan Bell's employment journey so far shows us how resilience and determination are the recipe for starting out strong in the workforce after high school.
DAP Northern Territory team joins #TeamPossible
May 17, 2023
Please join us in welcoming Northern Territory’s Defence Assistance Program (DAP) team to #TeamPossible!
Is your home or site in it to win it?
May 8, 2023
It’s go time! The All Abilities Workout and inclusive 8-week challenge for Home & Community and Work sites is officially here.
Brandon’s next career move in mainstream employment
Apr 19, 2023
This month, we celebrated Brandon Cheng’s next chapter in mainstream employment and the positive impact he has made on our people and purpose throughout almost 10 years of working at Endeavour Foundation.
Good things come in threes. Welcome home Chris!
Apr 13, 2023
To date, we have built three brand-new fully accessible homes in Mackay, bringing our total investment in the region to $3.2m.
Andrew’s teachable moments
Mar 30, 2023
Earlier this year Support Worker, Andrew McNee enrolled in a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), an exciting opportunity we are offering to all frontline employees at no cost.
Long Term Rewards in Mackay
Mar 22, 2023
Community Solutions, through the DES Mackay program, are committed to discovering solutions for people to reach their employment goals.
Close friends are welcomed to their new accessible Buderim home
Mar 15, 2023
Tessa, Lisa, Desley, and Judy love spending time together, but like all of us, they are getting older and need a place to live that will meet their accessibility needs now and into the future.
New year, new career for Damian and Luke
Mar 1, 2023
Last year, Damian Sorensen approached one of our newest Community Solutions hubs in Coolum Beach for guidance in finding meaningful employment.
‘Art-port’ exhibit lands at Gladstone Airport
Feb 21, 2023
Eleven talented artists from Gladstone and Biloela L&L hubs officially unveiled their sculptural artworks in the arrivals area of Gladstone Airport on Wednesday, launching an Art-Port exhibit titled ‘Sea Country Sculptural Works’.
Sustainable open employment for people with disability
Feb 8, 2023
Please join us in congratulating our 2022 Disability Research Fund recipients, Dr Ashokkumar Manoharan and the research team from Flinders University!
From firepits to caravans
Jan 18, 2023
With a keen interest in welding, Joel Jenkins left school at only 15 to complete a Certificate I in Engineering through Community Solutions' Pre-apprenticeship Program.
High 5S to the team at Townsville social enterprise
Jan 5, 2023
What's a win without a musical number!? Click 'read more' to watch.
New Virtual Reality hub at Maroochydore
Nov 30, 2022
On 2 November, Maroochydore social enterprise welcomed a brand-new Virtual Reality (VR) kit thanks to a $7,250 Commonwealth Government Stronger Communities grant.
International Day of People with Disability 2022
Nov 18, 2022
In celebration of the upcoming International Day of People with Disability (3 December), we invite you to watch Andrew Porter, Georgina Steffensen and Heather Livingstone make their possibilities a reality by pursuing things they love.
Madison targeted in online scam
Nov 16, 2022
With data breaches in the headlines, it is more important than ever that you remain vigilant and on the lookout for potential scams.
Michael Dibdin wins at Queensland Training Awards!
Nov 8, 2022
Production Manager, Michael Dibdin is supporting employees at Business Solutions Mackay. Read on to learn about Michael's journey.
Good luck to our #TeamPossible athletes #NationalGames2022
Oct 12, 2022
731 athletes with intellectual disability from around Australia will unite to compete in the Special Olympics Australia National Games (17-21 October 2022), an epic event which occurs every four years.
2022 Great Endeavour Rally photo highlights
Sep 14, 2022
Rally drivers around Australia crossed the finish line to complete an epic eight-day 2,884km road trip from the Sunshine Coast to Cairns via Airlie Beach and the Great Dividing Range.
A year in the life of Lucy Martin
Sep 7, 2022
From communication barriers to feeling understood; We caught up with Community Solutions’ Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner, Lucy Martin who has played a pivotal role in empowering people we support.
Best Mates Unlock Endless Possibilities
Aug 31, 2022
Keith Perry, Robert MacKenzie and Frank Jenson, who met at school in the seventies, along with their close mate John O'Sullivan were handed the keys to their brand new home in Mackay last Tuesday during a spectacular MHML opening event.
A Leadership Journey Takes Flight
Aug 24, 2022
Kingaroy Kitchen employees, Andrew and Beth are leaders in the making, skilling up to create change in their lives and their community.
First Nations employees share their cultures with their teammates
Aug 9, 2022
On Tuesday we celebrated International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, a day observed on 9 August each year to promote and protect the rights of First Nations peoples around the world.
L&Ls Connect on International Day of Friendship
Aug 2, 2022
Check out the lifelong friendships made between people we support at Ipswich and Bokarina L&L hubs who meet digitally every week to complete Thrive modules.
70 Years: A Message from our CEO
Jul 28, 2022
With our 70th anniversary drawing to a close, David Swain took a moment to reflect on how we celebrated.
Have you heard of ‘Ryan’s Rule’?
Jul 20, 2022
Ryan's Rule was developed several years ago in response to the death of Ryan Saunders. It gives patients, carers and family members a way to escalate concerns.
After years, Tanya has her licence!
Jul 20, 2022
Over the years, Tanya Grant was told she would never get her driver’s licence. Determined to achieve her goals, she took driving lessons and soon enough, passed her test!
Gavin joins the Lotteries Team
Jul 13, 2022
For the past five years, Gavin Salmon has worked at Business Solutions Maroochydore, learning new skills and making new friends.
James Hewitson: today’s skills, tomorrow’s leaders
Jun 29, 2022
James Hewitson was in the Australian Defence Force until an injury at 21 ended his military career.
Chloe rocks KBG Awareness Week
Jun 17, 2022
You may recognise Administration Assistant Chloe Haidenhofer from our ‘Learn Auslan with Chloe’ initiative. Now she wants to share her story.
Meet CSG’s paw-some therapy dog!
Jun 7, 2022
Behaviour Support Practitioner, Raquel Mcardle-Holmes and therapy dog, Ollie are our newest duo taking Community Solutions by storm, providing animal-assisted therapy to people we support.
Steven thrives ten years on
Jun 2, 2022
In 2012, Steven moved into a 1-bedroom home, and found happiness in being independent and part of a tight-knit community.
National Reconciliation Week 2022: Mya’s story
Jun 1, 2022
You may be familiar with the pictured artwork ‘Joy’, painted by 19-year-old QArt Wurundjeri artist, Mya Wilson. Now she shares her story.
David rejigs work processes to be more inclusive
May 24, 2022
Production Team Leader David is paving the way for efficient and inclusive work practices at Business Solutions Southport.
A Sunny Coast carpentry success story
May 17, 2022
In QLD, there are less than 90 female apprentice carpenters of 240,000. Kate was recently 1 of 12 candidates accepted into CSG's Pre-Apprenticeship Program.