Endeavour Foundation Winter Newsletter 2013

One Endeavour $2.3m projects open doors for people with a disability Cairns and Sunshine Coast houses boost choice and independence Graeme Loveday, local MP Minister Mark McArdle and CEO David Barbagallo turned the first sod for the construction of two modern houses for people with a disability at Pelican Waters on the Sunshine Coast.

Graeme’s father Fred Loveday said his son and others moving into the new houses would each have their own room with plenty of space, fans and air-conditioning “they’ve got everything they want now.”

The developments are part of the ambitious, self-funded At Home With Choices project to upgrade and redevelop residential services into contemporary homes with a maximum of four tenants. (left-right) Fred and Graeme Loveday are sold on the new houses being built at Pelican Waters.

Graham Loveday and Graham Johnson are looking forward to major changes.

Both men were keen enough to pick up a shovel and get work moving as Endeavour Foundation prepares to build new houses on the Sunshine Coast and in Cairns.

Mr Barbagallo said the two five-bedroom houses in Pelican Waters would accommodate eight people with a disability, with additional bedrooms for support staff.

Smaller houses will offer residents more opportunity for independent living skill development, within a supportive environment.

Designed with assistive technologies and universal access, the houses will also have

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Winter 2013

INSIDE THIS EDITION Key columns by Chairman, CEO

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Around our regions: visit Cairns p3 Sporting prowess on display

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Alex leads the way into future

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Four decades at Home Hill

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Rally cry for Great Endeavour

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Top: A client reference group oversaw the development of the NDIS and You video and workshops. Some of the people involved in the project are pictured above. Front row, left-right: Nola McCallion, James Pryce-Davies, Jason Palethorpe, Light Elliott, Samantha Matheson, Michelle Moss, Kane Wojcicki, Prue Chappell, Jen Barrkman. Back row, left-right: Ashley Carter, Alex Baker, David Barbagallo, Daniel Rivers, Prue Armstrong, Nagadeva Higgins.

five-kilowatt solar power systems to reduce costs and carbon emissions.

Including the land purchase, construction and furnishings, these two houses represent a $1.2 million commitment in the Sunshine Coast region by Endeavour Foundation.

About $8 million is expected to be spent on building and refurbishing houses and services throughout the organisation this year.

See Graham Johnson turning the first sod with Chairman Grant Murdoch in our Cairns feature on page 3.

CEO Blog

From the Desk of the CEO & Chairman

Brighter times ahead at last These are heady days for everyone connected with the disability sector.

The announcement of the increase in the Medicare levy to pay for DisabilityCare has maintained the momentum towards an equitable system for people with a disability.

Compared to the past, there has been significant progress since the Productivity Commission told us in 2011 that the disability support system is “underfunded, unfair, fragmented and inefficient”. We still have work to do but bipartisan political support for the levy, full funding in the recent Budget and the Opposition’s positive response, is reassuring.

We are closing in on what we set out to achieve some three years ago.It is interesting to reflect that no political party had a disability policy two elections ago. Through Every Australian Counts, we have come a long way. For those people who are still to be convinced by the maths, it is worth reiterating what the Productivity Commission reported:

All governments face future liabilities with their current unstable systems.

From an economic perspective, the benefits of the NDIS will exceed the costs.

Clients give and receive counsel People who utilise Endeavour Foundation employment and disability services in Western Sydney and throughout Queensland joined together at the annual meeting of the Client Council. It was a chance to listen, offer feedback, ask questions and gather information - and then share it with colleagues and friends at home.

Members of the NDIS and You reference group (see banner photo, front page) had the opportunity to try out their presentation skills when they presented the newly developed explanatory video and workshop.

Client Council delegates worked through a series of workshop topics, raising questions and discussing issues about the new DisabilityCare (NDIS) scheme.

In the afternoon, session delegates heard more about advocacy and gathered information to share with others in their local community.

If that doesn’t convince everyone, then perhaps they should remember that disability does not discriminate and anyone can acquire a disability at any time. DisabilityCare will improve the lives of millions of Australians and who can argue with that?

Grant Murdoch Chairman

Funding support vital for NDIS future Three months ago, I wrote that everyone has a duty to support the National Disability Insurance Scheme – now known as DisabilityCare Australia. I would like to think that is still the case.

The federal government announcement of a levy to help fund the scheme has been cemented in the Budget and agreed by the Coalition. The support for the NDIS from both sides of the political divide reveals that fair funding and adequate support of people with a disability and their carers is recognised as one of the most important issues in the Australian community.

The fact that the NDIS legislation passed through both houses of Parliament without a contrary word said it all. Never in the history of our federation have so many MPs and Senators spoken in support of a piece of legislation. There is still work to be done in certain areas of our country but we are getting there.

It is worth reiterating that the NDIS makes economic sense with an increase in employment opportunities for people with a disability and their carers. This benefits all Australians. Most of all, it brings opportunity where there was none.

David Barbagallo CEO

*ps: I hope you like our new merged One Endeavour/One Community newsletter. From now, One Endeavour will be for everyone as we face an exciting future together.

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Outcome: Prue Chappell took the microphone to give feedback to the Client Council on the findings of her workgroup.

Grants funding a brighter future Applicants for an Endeavour Foundation Endowment Challenge Fund grant will be notified of the outcome later this month.

The Fund encourages innovation in the disability sector by providing grants to researchers and students examining significant issues for people with a disability. Grants are also available for non-profit organisations in Queensland and New South Wales to support engagement and social inclusion.

The Endowment Challenge Fund was founded by Endeavour Foundation in 2009 and is governed by an independent Board.

Applications are assessed by an independent panel with grant winners to be announced on 28 June.

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7 1. Endeavour Foundation Chairman Grant Murdoch (left) and resident Graham Johnson turn the turf to start construction of new houses as part of our ‘At Home With Choices’ program.

2. John Hanrahan celebrates 40 years of employment at our business service with his brother Peter and sisters Francis (in black) and Rita.

3. Frank Casey (left) and Edward Hill at the official opening of a house built with Disability Assistance Package funding. Queensland Minister for Disability Services Tracy Davis was also there to do the honours.

4. Lisa McFarlane is part of the 78-strong workforce at Cairns business service.

5. Trent Griffin loads export cloth onto a truck bound for Townsville.

6. Mark Henderson (left) and Robert Thygesen tend the new sustainability garden at the Cairns Learning & Lifestyle. People who access the service research and grow seasonal produce.

7. Virgil Seinen is working at the sealer as part of the airline servicing duties.

8. Gurdeep Singh is another part of the team providing services to a major airline.

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The projects were funded by the Commonwealth Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.

OUR Client News

Firstly a guide was developed by and for people with an intellectual disability. A service user reference group (see front page photo) oversaw the creation of a video guide called “NDIS and You”, a workbook and training modules which assist people with an intellectual disability to understand DisabilityCare. Peer education workshops for people with an intellectual disability were held in Brisbane, Launceston, Geelong, Adelaide, Newcastle and Canberra.

A tribute to Mr Bob Stockham Tributes have been paid to Bob Stockham from many areas of Endeavour Foundation and throughout the Burdekin region following his passing in February.

Mr Stockham was deeply involved with Endeavour Foundation in north Queensland through education, work, support and fundraising.

He worked tirelessly in Ayr selling raffle tickets for clubs and charities which earned him the sobriquet of ‘Lucky Bob.’ Bob was a strong client advocate and served as a delegate at Endeavour Foundation’s Client Council on occasion.

He had a very caring nature and is remembered by those who knew him as someone who had a presence as part of the local community.

He cut Endeavour Foundation’s 60th anniversary cake alongside CEO David Barbagallo at the local celebrations which, by happy chance, coincided with Bob’s own 60th birthday.

Last year, he was recognised at the annual Rotary Awards.

With typical humility Bob responded by saying, “I shouldn’t have got that reward.

It should have gone to someone more deserving than me.”

Students top of class in sporting double Two Brisbane students have been enjoying great success on the sports front.

Designing the future We’ve been working closely with people with a disability, carers and service providers on three Practical Design Fund projects in readiness for the introduction of DisabilityCare Australia (the new name for the NDIS).

In conjunction with the Centre of Law Governance and Public Policy at Bond University, we also developed “Discover: A resource for people planning for the future” (at left). With up-to-date information on DisabilityCare Australia, it has a strong focus on decision making and legal planning.

A third project mapped workforce development needs in the disability sector. Recommendations looked at future workforce skills, ability to respond to reforms and the transition to DisabilityCare Australia.

Matthew is on course for success Golfer Matthew Ardley is on the kind of winning streak that Masters champion Adam Scott would love to have.

The Gympie resident has found that success is ‘par for the course’ when he’s out on the fairways. Matthew, pictured sinking another putt, has won two tournaments in a row at Emerald Lakes and Royal Pines on the Gold Coast, collecting a fabulous ‘Golden Bear’ putter as a prize along the way. He plans to compete in a number of Special Olympics Australian events.

His coach, Marc Bright, runs the All Abilities Good Fun Golf Activities and Training program. For more information, email Marc at joyologynow@gmail.com.

honours as the highest-scoring bowler of the week.

They were fabulous performances by the CLUE students and deserving of the accolades. Congratulations!

Rebecca Allison, pictured with her ribbons, had a triumphant day at the Special Olympics tennis event on Bribie Island, south of the Sunshine Coast. She won the singles tournament and was runner-up in the doubles.

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Congratulations Matthew and good luck in your future competitions.

Tomorrow’s leader today Alex Baker has reached another career milestone and graduated from the federal government’s Leaders for Tomorrow program.

The Wacol employee and COMET participant is one of only 200 people to be provided with 12 months of leadership support and skill development to become leaders of the future.

During the scheme Alex completed his Cert II in Business Administration and presented to the new participants in Leaders for Tomorrow. He found time to train and was selected for the McIntyre Centre Para-Equestrian dressage squad.

“By linking participants with appropriate training, support and mentoring, Leaders for Tomorrow helps participants into work and education so they can become leaders in their chosen field,” Ms Rishworth said.

The graduate: Alex Baker receives his certificate from Parliamentary Secretary for Disability and Carers Amanda Rishworth at a ceremony in Brisbane.

Graduating means a lot to him.“It was a great feeling to graduate after loads of hard work and my family were really pleased too. I feel proud to have been given the opportunity to take part in Leaders for Tomorrow and I’d like to thank everyone who helped,” Alex said.

The Leaders for Tomorrow initiative supports people with a disability to be at the forefront in business, the community and government.

It is part of the federal government’s $11 million package of community participation programs.

Parliamentary Secretary for Disability and Carers Amanda Rishworth presented Alex with his graduation certificate at an awards ceremony in Brisbane.

Confronting disability, ageing and health

Smile at a crocodile: Kristy Rodden receives advice from Crocs centre Ben Allen before shooting a hoop, with Paula Tracey next in line.

As people with an intellectual disability live longer than ever before, support organisations must know how to respond to the increasing vulnerability that comes with ageing.

Our Policy, Research, Planning & Strategy team has hosted a two-day workshop on disability, ageing and health. Sessions were led by Professor Ruth Webber, a researcher at Australian Catholic University and Professor Barbara Bowers, Director of the Centre for Excellence in Long-term Care at the University of Wisconsin, USA. Professor Webber is researching improved outcomes for ageing people with an intellectual disability who live in residential aged care. About half of the 70 delegates were allied health professionals, representatives of disability service organisations or external support workers.

There were also contributions from aged care and disability representatives and families.

Looking ahead: Professors Ruth Webber and Barbara Bowers are experts in the field of ageing.

Fishy tale on the Sunshine Coast

Suns and Crocs in Townsville

The Nambour fishing group has enjoyed success in recent times, landing some sizeable catches.

Endeavour Foundation in Townsville has been busy hanging out with some of the biggest names in Australian sport.

Annie Priest caught a 1kg bream while Gene Wise and Craig O’Riordan (above) appeared in the local media thanks to the large flathead they reeled in. The fishermen caught a 44cm dusky flathead off Chambers Island in Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast.

The Gold Coast Suns AFL team was in town to play a game and invited a few people from Endeavour Foundation to watch them train.

The fishing team have been going out every week for a number of years, dropping in a line at different locations every week.

Read about Annie, Gene and Craig on our Facebook page at facebook.com/endeavourfoundation.

Members of the Learning & Lifestyle Sports Group also had the opportunity to meet stars from the Townsville Crocs National Basketball League team.

They took part in a light training session with the ball, including shooting some hoops with the players.

You can read about our Sport and Recreation Project overleaf on page 6.

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OUR Client News

Walking buddies: Kathy Price (left) and Fiona Thomas have been enjoying their regular walks on the Walk and Talk program.

Walking and talking for healthy outlook Our Walk and Talk program, pairing people with a disability with community volunteers, is showing good results already.

The pilot interactive fitness scheme, aimed at improving physical activity and social engagement, is run in conjunction with The University of Queensland and the Queensland Centre for Intellectual and Developmental Disability.

Volunteer ‘walking buddies’ are teamed up with participants across south east

Queensland and on the Sunshine Coast for at least one half-hour walk each week.

Janelle Rees and Fiona Thomas are two Brisbane residents who have been walking with volunteer Kathy Price, who comes from a medical and fitness background, and has an interest in working with people with a disability. Outcomes so far are positive.

Janelle has asked to introduce a little fast-paced walking and is enjoying some gentle stretching in their routine. Fiona has improved her communication skills

Sport and recreation Disability Services is driving the Sport and Recreation Project, providing opportunities for more people to get involved in healthy pursuits.

In partnership with Sports Connect, the aim is for people to have the choice of taking part in physical recreational activities and joining mainstream community-based sporting organisations.

A survey of people accessing Disability Services found that participation in exercise was way below the recommended levels of 30 minutes a day, or 3.5 hours a week. Sunshine Coast Area Manager of Disability Services Tony Vidler and his team are working to counteract this, with a person-centred initiative encouraging healthy lifestyles.

The team aims to boost participation in non-competitive physical recreational pursuits and disability-specific competitive

Family planning for health and wellbeing Endeavour Foundation and Family Planning Queensland have launched a one-off joint initiative to provide education and resources for young people with a disability at education services in the inner-Brisbane suburb of Windsor.

sport by 30%. They also hope to increase involvement in competitive mainstream sport by 50%. An assessment of opportunities and achievements will take place later this year.

In the mean-time, the staff intranet has plenty of helpful advice on the ARC (Activities… Resources… Connections…) page at intranet.endeavour.com.au/ arc/index.asp.

Getting fit: Sam Lucas is getting involved in indoor rock climbing, with Clinton Armstrong.

and overcome some mobility issues. It is a highlight of the week for Kathy.

“Fiona has opened up and we have a good chat, and Janelle asked to go on the walks because she saw Fiona having a good time,” Kathy said.

“I am even more motivated to do it now and will look to extend beyond the original 12 weeks of the program. It’s as good for me as it is for the ladies.

“I get such a buzz out of it!” Kathy said.

Pride of the SES Peter Smith is employed at our business service in Kingaroy, otherwise known as Kingaroy Fine Foods. Outside of work, though, he donates his time as a vital member of the State Emergency Service (SES) in Yarraman.

During the floods earlier this year, Peter was part of the SES team which was dispatched to Maryborough to support the local efforts. They stayed there for five days, and Peter received plaudits for his work.

A member of his team sent a message to the SES coordinator saying, “Peter has been a hit with the crew and has done an excellent job on deployment. His skill with the radios (using the codes, sending and receiving messages) has continued to improve. There has not been any job he would not do.”

Congratulations to Peter on being recognised within the SES.

The Looking after me – sexual health and relationships project was funded by a $30,000 grant from Metro North Brisbane Medicare Local. The holistic project involves young adults with a disability, teaching staff, parents and carers in order to support positive and healthy relationship choices.

Family Planning Queensland spokeswoman Janelle Weissman said it was vital to work directly with people with a disability and their support networks, increasing information and knowledge about how to stay healthy and safe in relationships.

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Ready for action: Peter Smith, in SES uniform, received praise for his work during the floods.

Our Retail & Lotteries

TV stars: Bob and Fay Long are interviewed by Channel Nine’s Tim Arvier for A Current Affair.

A house to call home for Bob and Fay Bob and Fay Long had been living in rented accommodation for 25 years but were anxious to get a house without stairs so Fay could get around more easily after a battle with cancer affected her mobility.

Their lives were changed when they won their own single-storey dream home at Peregian Springs on the Sunshine Coast, valued at $769,494, thanks to Endeavour Foundation Lotteries.

“We started buying tickets to win an Endeavour Foundation prize home when we saw the Life-Changer Lottery house in Noosa on Channel Nine’s A Current Affair program,” said 68 year-old Bob.

Fulfilling dreams with Designer Lottery The latest prizes from Endeavour Foundation Lotteries put the ‘WOW!’ into ‘wow factor’.

Our Designer Lottery prizes include a luxury holiday to New York, an escape to Helsinki in Finland, an Apple product combo and much more. There’s also the chance to win an amazing New York-inspired designer home in Thornlands, Brisbane, valued at $921,727.

Tickets can be purchased until Wednesday 24 July and the draw takes place on Wednesday 31 July.

“All we ever wanted was a house which would suit Fay because it’s hard for her with stairs now. We feel so lucky, it’s incredible.”

Aircraft technician Bob joked to work colleagues about winning the house… only to learn soon after that they had!

“On the day of the draw, I was starting to get nervous and even asked a supervisor if Fay had called to say we’d won the house.

“When Endeavour Foundation’s Prize Home Lotteries and Bingo Manager Wilma Burton called to say we’d won I just said “you’ve got to be kidding!”

Ironically Bob, Fay and daughter Melissa also ended up appearing on A Current Affair as the program was so intrigued by their story.

“People at work said it was nice to actually see someone in the flesh who has won a house,” Bob said.

We agree!

Endeavour Foundation Recycled Clothing Update Get your Christmas decor sorted early by taking advantage of our fantastic selection of decorations for home and business. Our stores will be offering discounts and offers to customers throughout July.

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Getting out there in Sydney The Endeavour Foundation Recycled Clothing store in Penrith has been building a strong customer base in the two and a half years since opening.

Joan Frare, store manager for 18 months, has worked hard promoting the store in the Sydney community at every opportunity and “getting ourselves out there”, as she puts it.

The store has 620 VIP members who receive a monthly email about events like the recent ‘Twilight Gala’ fundraising fashion show, in support of midwife training in Ethiopia. It raised almost enough to train a midwife with the Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia charity.

Importantly for Joan, it was also a chance to showcase Endeavour Foundation and the store to local people, many of whom joined as VIP members.

Store manager Joan Frare was delighted.

“We got plenty of recognition from that event and the more we do that, the better,” she said.

The revamped Cairns store continues to receive rave reviews from customers and word-of-mouth recommendations are attracting new shoppers.

Did you know?

Don’t forget – Endeavour Foundation members receive a 10% discount at Endeavour Foundation Recycled Clothing stores. Simply show your Endeavour Foundation membership card and some ID.

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of Australians with a disability live in, or close to, poverty 1 1 PricewaterhouseCoopers (2011) Disability Expectations: Investing in a better life, a stronger Australia.

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Our business solutions

Longevity in Geebung Trumps top of list When it comes to food packaging, Trumps is one of Endeavour Foundation’s biggest customers.

This major wholesaler, distributor and processor of food products has been working with our commercial operations for more than a decade. To say that the relationship has burgeoned is something of an understatement. In the beginning, our daily packaging averaged two tonnes per day maximum. We now pack up to ten tonnes per day for this leading company.

Trumps is a customer at our business sites in Bundaberg, Gympie, Toowoomba and Wacol, south west of Brisbane. The teams specialise in certain areas of packaging, decanting the foodstuffs from bulk deliveries into bags weighing between one and five kilos.

Declan Dart is the third generation owner of the family business which has operated for 73 years. He says the relationship with Endeavour Foundation is important.

“It’s a long-term partnership and we’ve grown together,” Mr Dart said.

“Endeavour Foundation is part of our team, not a separate entity. Nothing seems too much trouble and they always find a way to make things happen.”

The excellent rapport between customer and supplier was demonstrated during the Queensland floods of 2011. The Trumps site in Rocklea, Brisbane was hit badly so a team of Endeavour Foundation volunteers arrived to help. Declan Dart says that incident speaks volumes.

“The team is so good to work with and is part of our business. We recognise what Endeavour Foundation does in the community and we are proud to be working with them.”

The President of the Castle Hill Lions Club, Mr Enio Dona, says it was not a difficult decision to donate to Endeavour Foundation.

A morning tea, complete with hot cross buns, was held to mark the achievements of all of the recipients. Congratulations to Lloyd Peters and his colleagues.

Say it with flowers: Employee Sandra Bailey looks on as CFM radio helps to sell the stunning chrysanthemums.

Budding bond with local radio Sales of chrysanthemums nurtured by our commercial enterprise in Toowoomba have been boosted by local radio station CFM.

Endeavour Foundation in Castle Hill, Sydney has been able to give its first aid room a major face-lift thanks to a bighearted donation from the local Lions Club.

Site manager Garry Spokes spoke for everyone when he said, “We are very appreciative of Lions Club Castle Hill for such a fantastic donation.”

Certificates totalling more than 240 years of service were presented to employees including Lloyd Peters, who is pictured receiving his award from manager Arthur Thomas. Lloyd has worked with Endeavour Foundation for an amazing 35 years.

“Together we go way beyond being a transactional relationship,” he said.

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The Club donated $3,000 for the upgrade and a morning tea was held to mark the completion of work. An appreciation plaque was presented and mounted.

Endeavour Foundation’s business service at Geebung hosted a momentous day to celebrate the latest service awards.

The CFM car was parked by the roadside to support employee Sandra Bailey at our flower stand.

Thank you: President of the Castle Hill Lions Club, Enio Dona, with Endeavour Foundation Sydney Commercial Manager Denise Apps.

“Castle Hill Lions Club was delighted to support this and is looking forward to being there to support the next project,” Mr Dona said.

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Bart the Rav Man (the station’s car promotion) helped with sales on another day while telling listeners about us on CFM. The Toowoomba team also staffed a flower stall at the Felton Food Festival.

Chrysanthemum harvests in Toowoomba and Bundaberg have proved to be spectacular once again and brightened many a Mother’s Day celebration.

Our business solutions

Healthy and secure in Bundaberg Health, safety and security have been upgraded at our business site in Bundaberg thanks to the installation of new audio visual equipment.

Safety first says Paralympian John Marshall

Local member Paul Neville MP and representatives of other disability service providers were among the guests at the morning tea to mark the introduction of the system. The equipment, which was funded by a grant from the Queensland government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund, will help to maintain and improve the health and well-being of supported employees, some of whom have complex medical and support needs.

Endeavour Foundation in Bundaberg engages in a range of activities such as food packaging and farming activities including cherry tomatoes and Mother’s Day flowers.

Smile please: Facing the cameras are (left to right) manager Geoffrey Atwell, Robert Smith, Myrtle Kight, Paul Neville MP, Sandy Scarborough and Margaret James.

John Marshall’s message about safety is stark. “Safety at work is our responsibility,” he says.

The police officer was a guest speaker at Endeavour Foundation in Mt Druitt, Sydney and encouraged employees to recognise the importance of safety inside and outside the workplace.

Mr Marshall represented Australia in archery at the Sydney 2000 Paralympics.

His life was changed by a motorcycle accident at work. “As well as looking after ourselves, we must look out for our colleagues,” he said.

Stay safe: Paralympian John Marshall (left) had a powerful message about safety for the employees at Mt Druitt including William Langby.

Happy anniversary to you… and you…

There has been a double reason to make merry at our Home Hill business service in Far North Queensland.

The commercial enterprise reached the grand age of 40 years old and a suitable celebration was held to mark this wonderful achievement. As if that wasn’t enough, it also marked the 40th anniversary of Colin Clive’s first day of employment. That’s right – Colin, pictured here with his family, has been working there right from the start.

Wacol works wonders Long months of dreaming and planning, earthworks, framework, construction and roofing have finally resulted in a brand new building at Wacol, south west of Brisbane.

It’s just waiting to begin life as a food packaging facility, but first the plasterers, carpenters, painters, plumbers and electricians are finishing work on the expansive interior.

The new business service has cost more than $3 million and it wouldn’t be taking shape now without the wonderful support

Congratulations to Home Hill and Colin for a fabulous four decades, and here’s to the next 40 years… of the Rotary Club of Brisbane Inner West.

Members worked hard to raise $250,000 in cash and in-kind donations for the project.

Rally teams from the 2012 Great and Super Endeavour Rallies also made a major contribution with their fundraising efforts of more than $500,000 dedicated to the brand new building.

The new building will be home to Queensland’s largest Australian Disability Enterprise when work teams from both Wacol and Yeerongpilly business services come together under one roof.

from school and former workplaces and are looking forward to working together. Various arrangements are being made to make the transition as smooth as possible, including transport training and extra bus services.

The new food packaging facility will have 14 clean rooms, allowing us to respond to the growing demand for nut free, gluten free, dairy free or organic food processing.

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OUR Philanthropy

Driving to raise funds A morning tea has been held

by Endeavour Foundation in Caboolture north of Brisbane to say ‘thank you’ to a generous local business.

The Martin Jonkers Motors Golf Day raised funds to the tune of $4,000 in the latest event held by the company. It has been supporting Endeavour Foundation since 2002 and has raised more than $38,000. Amazing!

Thank you to Ray Jonkers, pictured standing alongside Gerard McMahon and Katrina Murdoch, and everyone at Martin Jonkers Motors.

Infinity Solar powers up Endeavour Foundation The future is looking bright for Endeavour Foundation thanks to a new partnership with smart energy company Infinity Solar.

General Manager of Policy & Planning Geoff Rowe and Infinity Solar local manager Grant Lochran announced the partnership at Geebung Learning & Lifestyle, where a free state-of-the-art solar power system was put in place.

Clients, family members and staff celebrated with morning tea as Infinity Solar installed the clean energy system, supplied by SolarWorld.

and our footprints are very similar as we both work across Queensland and New South Wales,” he noted.

“The fact that both our organisations are looking to expand services nationally also makes us a great team and means our partnership will continue to grow.

“We are looking forward to continuing to work with Endeavour Foundation and seeing them benefit from the use of solar power,” Mr Lochran said.

Mr Rowe confirmed that the generous donation would reduce power bills by 20% and effectively reduce carbon emission by more than 2,000kg a year.

“The new system will save hundreds of dollars per year on electricity bills, which is money that can be better spent on providing opportunities for people with a disability,” he said.

Mr Lochran said the partnership with Endeavour Foundation was a natural step for Infinity Solar. “Endeavour Foundation and Infinity Solar have a real connection

Thank you to our Corporate Partners Endeavour Foundation’s Corporate Partnership Program establishes long-term collaborative partnerships, supporting what we do.

Thank you to…

AON Hewitt Arrow Energy Datacom Edmen Infinity Solar Lanier MEGT Talk Ezy Westfield Garden City

To infinity & beyond: Infinity Solar local manager Grant Lochran and General Manager of Policy & Planning Geoff Rowe at Geebung Learning & Lifestyle.

2013 appeal to support education We would like to say a huge ‘thank you’ to everyone who has donated to Endeavour Foundation.

Young people with an intellectual disability are at a disadvantage in finding work and being part of their community. The LatchOn® education program helps prepare young people to be independent, selfconfident and employment ready. This unique program is unfunded and requires $750,000 each year. Your donations to our 2013 appeals will make this worthwhile opportunity available to more people.

Your support is greatly appreciated.

Please make a donation at www.donate2endeavour.com.au or return the donation slip on the back page to Donations, P.O. Box 3554, Tingalpa Qld 4173.

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How to save $15,000 Endeavour Foundation is selling the 2013/14 Entertainment Book full of great offers worth up to $15,000.

The book has a stack of deals and most people get their money back with just one use. It costs only $65 and we receive 20% of sales. There are editions available for all regions.

Contact the Philanthropy and Development Team on (07) 3908 7254 or email donations@endeavour.com.au.

OUR Events

Geared up: Our impressive display of Great Endeavour Rally machines was one of the main attractions at the Ag.Trade.Life expo in Mackay.

Final countdown

Warm up at Winter Wonderland Bring a touch of sparkle to the winter, don your best dancing shoes and join the party at Endeavour Foundation’s Winter Gala on Saturday 3 August.

Rally season is almost upon us! The Qld Great Endeavour is just weeks away and the overnight stops for its NSW counterpart have been announced.

It’s a great excuse to ditch winter woollies and get your glad rags out for a night of entertainment, sumptuous food and a warming glass of wine at the Sofitel Hotel in Brisbane. The Winter Gala is a fundraiser for the Endeavour Foundation Endowment Challenge Fund and promises to be a highlight of the year.

The inaugural NSW Great Endeavour will kick off at our Mount Druitt business service in western Sydney and take in Coolabah, Hungerford, Tibooburra, Cameron Corner, Packsaddle, Tilpa and Condobolin before finishing in Bathurst.

Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner, beer, wine and soft drinks, music and dancing with the eight-piece band Odyssey.

You could also win some incredible prizes in the raffle and silent auctions.

Road Boss Jamie Lawson reckons he’s mapped out a pretty adventurous course for this event, which will run from 19 to 26 October. Find out more at great.endeavour.com.au.

Back in Queensland, rally teams are flat out raising funds for seven spacious houses for people with a disability in Cairns, Rockhampton and Pelican Waters on the Sunshine Coast.

All proceeds go to the Endeavour Foundation Endowment Challenge Fund which is a capital-preserved fund for grants to individuals and organisations to increase social inclusion for people with a disability.

For more information and to book tickets visit www.endeavour.com.au.

Construction is underway on four houses in Cairns and Pelican Waters, with residents expected to move in later this year. Planning for three new houses in Rockhampton has also begun.

Rally cars have been spotted at promotions and shows all over the state, with the Events team hosting a Great Endeavour stand at the National Outdoors 4x4 Show in Brisbane and at Mackay Canegrowers’ inaugural Ag.Trade.Life expo in Mackay.

All eyes are now on the Queensland Great Endeavour launch site, Caloundra RSL. A fantastic array of free family-friendly outdoor entertainment has been lined up for the morning of Saturday 13 July – so if you’re in the area, come and join in the fun!

As a last warm-up before the main event, teams will put their newly tuned vehicles to the test on the second One Day Rally. It kicks off in Dalby on Saturday 15 June, to be followed by one of our legendary rally social nights.

And don’t forget – the third Caltex fuel vouchers raffle is open until 4 July, with $3,000 of fuel vouchers to be won!

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In 2012 our 500kmTeam Endurance Relay raised more than

$40,000

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First past the post: Our name was plain to see for anyone watching the Silver Slipper event.

Golden day at Silver Slipper With 180 guests, fabulous races, fashions in the field and a visit by racing luminaries, our third annual event at Rosehill Gardens was exhilarating.

The Silver Slipper Stakes is one of the showpiece occasions of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival at the famous course and it attracted Endeavour Foundation supporters and horse racing experts alike.

Raffles, a live auction, an auction of glamorous fascinators and generous donations raised almost $5,000 on the day.

Even the wet weather couldn’t dampen spirits at one of Sydney’s finest venues. To cap off a great day, legendary trainer Gai Waterhouse and jockey Corey Brown dropped in for a chat.

Thank you to everyone who supported this event with their patronage and donations.

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OUR upcoming events Our recent fundraising and community events

19th JUN 2013 62nd Anniversary Endeavour Foundation Lotteries drawn

FEBRUARY 2013 13th-20th JUL 2013

7th

The 26th Great Endeavour Rally throughout Qld

Dedication ceremony for new kitchen equipment at Kingaroy Fine Foods

8th

Major sponsors ‘thank you’ lunch in Brisbane

16th

Great Endeavour Rally Reunion and One Day Rally in Warwick

21st

Walk & Talk fitness program launched

3rd AUG 2013 Endeavour Foundation Gala in Brisbane

MARCH 2013 2nd

Rosehill Gardens Silver Slipper Race Day

13th

Endeavour Foundation Corporate Golf Day in Brisbane

Guest speaker Paralympian John Marshall at Mt Druitt business site, Sydney

16th

Endeavour Foundation Recycled Clothing store fashion show, Penrith, Sydney

20th

Partnership with Infinity Solar launched at Learning & Lifestyle, Geebung, Brisbane

19th-26th OCT 2013

26th

Inaugural Great Endeavour Rally throughout NSW

Official opening of new audio visual equipment at Bundaberg business service

APRIL 2013

27th SEP 2013

6th

Second national Client Council in Brisbane

5th NOV 2013

10th

Melbourne Cup luncheon

Endeavour Foundation/Disability Assistance Package house opened in Cairns

16th

Endeavour Foundation Endowment Challenge Fund grant round opened

19th

Official start of construction on new Endeavour Foundation houses, Pelican Waters, Sunshine Coast

24th

Official start of construction on new Endeavour Foundation houses, White Rock, Cairns

29th

Launch of e-waste Drop Zone at Redcliffe business service

22nd-24th NOV 2013 500km Team Endurance Relay Tell us about your event, email us at: newsletters@endeavour.com.au

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Project Thrift Shop fundraising fashion show in Brisbane

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