One Endeavour Partnering for a diverse future
SPRING 2013
INSIDE THIS EDITION Area Committee election results
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On 1 July, people with a disability and carers woke with the knowledge that - for the first time - the journey to better disability support for all Australians had begun.
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Having campaigned hard for DisabilityCare, Endeavour Foundation is now challenged to offer increased, diversified and more individualised services in keeping with the new scheme.
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Chief Executive Officer David Barbagallo said that as a result, Endeavour Foundation has sought out like-minded organisations to partner with. For example, it has been following a due diligence process as Endeavour Foundation’s Board and management team reach a decision about an amalgamation with Community Solutions Group. A contemporary not-for-profit community service organisation, Community Solutions Group offers a range of services including disability support, in-home aged care, employment services, youth services, mental health programs, family and social wellbeing programs and other social enterprise projects. Established in 1998, Community Solutions Group employs almost 400 staff at more than 20 regional Queensland sites.
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Top: The 2013 Queensland Great Endeavour Rally from Caloundra to Port Douglas was a great success and raised thousands of dollars. Check out the pictures on pages 8 and 9.
Chairman of the Board Grant Murdoch said that as the sector faced unprecedented transformation, organisations would need to offer nimble, responsive and diverse services, and would need the financial strength to sustain a period of change. While our plans to link with other organisations continue to evolve, it’s already clear that there will be opportunities for co-location and cross-referral between services. CEO David Barbagallo said Endeavour Foundation would continue to provide the same services, in the same regions, that we currently do. “Our name will not change and we remain committed to supporting people with a disability to have the choices of an ordinary life. “But with a broader range of services and expertise, we will be ready for the challenges and opportunities of the future,” he said. If you have a story or a photo you’d like to see in One Endeavour Phone 07 3908 7138 | Email newsletters@endeavour.com.au Mail Newsletter, PO Box 3555, Tingalpa DC QLD 4173
Donna Hammett, from Community Solutions Group’s Family Wellbeing Program, with Immanuel Dawkins.
CEO Blog
From the Desk of the CEO & Chairman
Individual support finally a reality Who would have thought it two or three years ago? Personalised support for every person with a disability has arrived in parts of Australia and will cover the whole country soon. It’s real! It is one thing to hear the rhetoric about plans and systems, but it is another to actually see them taking shape and finally becoming reality. Here we are, though, and DisabilityCare Australia (or the National Disability Insurance Scheme as it used to be called) is rolling out. On 1 July 2013, it commenced in Tasmania for young people aged 15-24, in South Australia for children up to the age of 14, and in the Barwon area of Victoria and the Hunter region of New South Wales for people up to 65 years old. Exactly one year later it starts across the ACT, three sites in Western Australia and the Barkly area of Northern Territory. From July 2016, there is a gradual complete roll-out for these states and territories plus Queensland. This financial support for people with a disability will change lives. No longer will they and their families be forced to make some tough decisions about how to prioritise their life. They will have choice. They will have individualised support. They will have independence. Endeavour Foundation has played a significant role in achieving this. There is more hard work ahead but I would like to say thank you to everyone, especially those people at the heart of what we do.
2013 Area Committee Election Results The 2013 elections of Endeavour Foundation’s nine Area Committees have been completed. All candidates have been appointed for a three year term effective 9 August 2013. The Committees are an important link between the Board and our stakeholders, including service users and families. Following are the duly elected Members for each of the nine Area Committees: Brisbane Metropolitan Area Committee: Peter Connolly, Carolyn Lyell, Ian Millard, Alison Semple Central Queensland Area Committee: David de Villiers, Leon Powell, Aileen Trace, Allan Trace Far North Queensland: No nominations received for four positions
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Challenging times still ahead
Moreton-Sunshine Coast: Jenny Cant, Hermina Smith, Michael Turkalj North Queensland: Travis Cauchi, Pat Strathdee South East: John Hancock, Don Magin, Carolyn Shannon
The launch of DisabilityCare Australia at the start of July was one of those moments which you can hardly believe. A ‘pinch me’ moment, so to speak.
South West: Joan McDonald, Maree Parsons, Ray Smythe
Over the next few years, we will see a transformation in this nation’s support for some of its most vulnerable people. For the first time, they will be treated as citizens with rights and hopes and dreams.
Sydney: Tony Hodge, Heather Nobbs, Deborah Rowe, Allan Tan
However, we cannot say ‘mission accomplished’. In some respects, we need to work harder to ensure that the system is equitable and meets the needs of people with a disability and their families in every community.
Wide Bay: James Buchanan, Gerry Crotty
Endeavour Foundation services have evolved to being some of the best in Australia. The acid test will come when consumers have a choice. The challenge we face is to maintain a prominent place on the new disability sector landscape. We must continue to raise funds and brand awareness. For example, we raised approximately $280,000 in the Queensland Rally which is fantastic. Thank you to all of the teams. The funds from the forthcoming inaugural New South Wales Great Endeavour Rally will go towards re-developing our business service in Seven Hills in Sydney. That was one of three sites which first gave Endeavour Foundation a presence in Sydney in 2009. We are always considering opportunities (see front page) as we look to broaden horizons and continue supporting people with a disability. We will always have unfinished business.
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Congratulations to all members appointed to serve on Endeavour Foundation’s Area Committees. If you would like more details regarding these results please contact Gayle Phillips on (07) 3908 7211 or email g.phillips@endeavour.com.au
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1. Steward Tan is assembling parts kits for one of Castle Hill’s major customers. 2. Student Michael Mothersole takes a break from studying at Latch-On®. 3. Volunteer Mark Lathouwers and 2IC Faye Condon at Endeavour Foundation Recycled Clothing in Penrith. 4. Jamie Clark takes the pallet for wrapping at the business site in Mt Druitt. 5. Latch-On® student Sandesh Nayagar educates his colleagues.
6. Packing kits for a large financial institution are (left to right) Nathan Jeffrey, Michelle Smith, Alexander Brown, Shaylee Zekonis, Andrew Wilcox at the Castle Hill commercial enterprise. 7. Kathleen Bailey (left) and Norma Bailey are weighing and sealing at Mt Druitt. 8. Guests and recipients of the service awards at the Seven Hills site include (left to right) Cheryl Steele, Dr Benny Fan, Wade Kwong, Robert Mammone, Sharon Searle, Narelle Ryan, Anita Gross, Kevin Michael Daley, Troy Planet, Edward Mason.
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OUR Client News
Sports program looking healthy Our Sports and Recreation Project is going from strength to strength with many people enjoying new pursuits. The program applies a personcentred approach to promoting healthy opportunities for every person accessing Endeavour Foundation supports.
Lighter Lawnton faces future The opening of the upgraded and redecorated Learning & Lifestyle in Lawnton, north of Brisbane attracted a large gathering to celebrate the occasion. People who participate at Lawnton Learning & Lifestyle, families, carers, stakeholders, disability sector representatives, staff and a press photographer enjoyed the day with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, sumptuous morning tea and speeches followed by a barbecue and karaoke. The interiors have been transformed and rooms have been opened up to make them more user friendly with greater flowthrough access. The new windows, doors and décor create a sense of space, aided by new artworks and foyer furniture. The $240,000 re-vamp was self-funded by Endeavour Foundation.
Opening time: The ribbon cutting was performed by (left to right) Les O’Keefe, Robin Anderson and Area Manager Disability Services, Tony Vidler.
“We have been able to turn it into something which will carry us forward into the future,” said Support and Operations Manager, Narelle Gourlay. “Each activity chosen by participants has its own space with greater light and we look very 21st century now… it’s wonderful!” The new-look environment, which is accessed by 29 people each week, has been described as “warm and friendly” with greater opportunity for community inclusion and access.
Aided by an internal grants fund, momentum is building.
Building a person-centred future
People are taking part in indoor rock climbing, archery, futsal, sailing, basketball, bocce, all-abilities golf and oztag, which is facilitated by Queensland Rugby League Officers.
Person-centred support depends on knowing exactly what the choices of each individual are, but that’s not as simple as it might seem.
Endeavour Foundation has fostered partnerships with Special Olympics and Police Citizens Youth Clubs (PCYCs) in many areas to enhance opportunities for people to get active. Project Leader and Sunshine Coast Area Manager of Disability Services Tony Vidler is pleased with the progress. “The fit (with Special Olympics and PCYCs) is right and the project team is encouraging managers and staff to build these links in their respective communities,” says Tony. “With a collective commitment, the opportunities are significant. “We would not like to see anybody disengaged due to a lack of opportunity.”
On target: More people are taking part in sport such as Emma Dobbs, watched by Linda White.
So IT and Psychology students at Queensland University of Technology’s Community Engaged Learning Lab (CELL) are working with Endeavour Foundation to make individual choices much clearer. Over three semesters a south east Queensland Disability Services team has worked with the CELL to research and trial person-centred tools at Alexandra Hills and Windsor Learning & Lifestyle in Brisbane. They produced a prototype online catalogue, a web-based goal application, and paperbased tools to establish a person’s likes and
dislikes. These innovative tools will be further developed, with the aim of ensuring decisionmaking power is in the hands of people with a disability. It’s an essential part of the future as we see it under DisabilityCare.
Person centred: Standing (left to right) Lesley Leece (Area Manager Disability Service), Jen Tredinnick (QUT CELL co-ord), Kirsty Da (QUT), Abbie Moore (Endeavour Foundation Support & Operations Manager ), Joshua Thong (QUT ), Hannah Attewell (QUT). Seated (left to right) Erin O’Connor (QUT Lecturer), Roanna Jones (QUT), Maria Hoogstrate (Endeavour Foundation Project Officer)
Bowling us over Congratulations to Sally McKenzie (left) and Carol-Anne Flett for their bowling success. Sally has been picked to represent Australia in the 2013 Asia Pacific Games in Newcastle this December. Sally is involved with Wallace Park Learning & Lifestyle on the Sunshine Coast. If you’d like to sponsor Sally to attend the Games, visit the official website www.specialolympics.com.au. Meanwhile, Bundaberg Latch-On® student Carol achieved a personal best of three strikes in a row and has been selected by Bundy Bowl and Leisure to feature on their Facebook page.
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they’re feeling,” says Samantha. The reference group worked closely with consultants and the Community and Advocacy Support Unit over a three-month period to develop a suite of easy-to-read, understand and use resources to assist people with an intellectual disability through this time of major transformation in the disability sector.
At the mic: Daniel Rivers makes his life-changing speech at the Melbourne event.
Peers make project a practical success An Endeavour Foundation peer group involved in the NDIS and You Practical Design Fund project is encouraging and fostering educators, mentors and champions of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, known as DisabilityCare Australia. Geebung employee Samantha Matheson and Wacol employee Daniel Rivers showcased the NDIS and You video and workbook at the inaugural DisabilityCare Australia conference in Melbourne. In what Daniel described as a life-changing experience, they spread the word about a new resource for people with a disability to learn more about the NDIS and spoke from the heart to an audience of 1,400 people. At the conference, the Practical Design Fund projects received special mention by the Minister for Disability Reform, the Hon Jenny Macklin MP. “The guide will help people with intellectual disability, substitute decision makers and formal guardians plan their future under DisabilityCare,” she said. “Explaining what becoming a participant involves, how to become a participant, what independent decision-making means, how to develop a plan – this is exactly what we had in mind when we set up the Practical Design Fund.”
After gaining a knowledge of DisabilityCare Australia, group members developed presentations, practiced working with a camera and rehearsed, before collaborating to create a video guide, a workbook and training modules. These resources were supported by peer education workshops held in Brisbane, Launceston, Geelong, Adelaide, Newcastle and Canberra, with approximately 150 people with an intellectual disability benefitting from participation. In addition to NDIS and You, Endeavour Foundation developed Discover: A resource for people planning for the future in conjunction with the Centre of Law Governance and Public Policy at Bond. This resource centres on up-to-date information on DisabilityCare Australia, focussing on decision-making and legal planning. Discover combines complex information alongside Easy Read sections to enable people to be supported through all stages of planning under DisabilityCare. It also provides information about whole-of-life planning, including wills and trusts, and contacts to source additional information. A third project mapped workforce development needs in the disability sector, making recommendations on future workforce skills, the ability to respond to reforms and the transition to DisabilityCare Australia. Mapping the Workforce Development Needs for the Disability Sector to support DisabilityCare Australia recognises that an organisation must have internal policies, procedures and practices that reflect changes in the environment of the disability sector, as well as focus on individuals driving and enabling change. While Samantha, Daniel and their peers continue to inspire and motivate others, they have expressed a desire to do more when it comes to DisabilityCare advocacy work. “I’ve got a taste for it – I want to keep talking about it, do more workshops, and visit different countries to see how they feel and how they cope,” Samantha says. “There’s more to do out there but it’s time for others to have their go.”
NDIS and You was commissioned as one of three projects for Endeavour Foundation funded under the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Practical Design Fund. The $10 million national commitment by the Commonwealth Government supports initiatives and resources that identify practical ways to prepare people with disability, their families and carers, the disability sector and workforce for the transition to DisabilityCare Australia. Samantha and Daniel became involved in a nine-person reference group behind the peer-to-peer project to gain the courage to speak in front of others, work with peers and learn more about the challenges facing others with a disability. “I wanted to meet different people and know how they feel – if they’re in a wheelchair or they can’t see, I know how
All about you: Samantha Matheson explains the NDIS and You resource to hundreds of people.
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Committed Katie will be missed Katie Eagles’ departure from Endeavour Foundation has left a sizeable hole in the organisation. Having enjoyed a career of nearly 34 years, she leaves with a wealth of knowledge, advice, and history. Not bad for someone who started as a volunteer! “I stayed because I’m a perfectionist by nature and there is a constant challenge,” says Katie. Katie first volunteered at the Activity Therapy Centre – as it was called – at Kunda Park on the Sunshine Coast.
Farewell friends: Katie Eagles (third from right) with some of the Sunshine Coast business team including (left to right) Sandra, Vicki, Henry, Darren, Kaylene, Alex, Sharon.
She has held around 15 different positions since, including her final role as Senior Advisor in Policy, Research, Planning and Strategy, and has seen major changes in the disability sector. “The biggest change is the advancement of community attitudes towards people with a disability,” she says. “The access and opportunity are very positive. There have always been band aids, but now the culture is different.
“However, critical reflection is important and we must self-assess constantly. The work will never be finished.” Katie is not retiring but says she will “get off the roundabout with my husband to enjoy life”. She leaves with many memories. “I’ve worked with amazing staff but the people who do the hard yards are people with a disability and their families and carers. “Their energy and the robustness of people have fuelled my commitment and passion.”
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Complex support advice
The Photography Group at the post-school service in Bundaberg – who’ve dubbed themselves the PSS Crew - swept the honours at the Bundaberg Regional Show.
Endeavour Foundation services for people with a disability include the Complex Support Advice Team (CSAT). CSAT comprises 12 Positive Behaviour Support Advisors based at Cannon Hill who provide a range of supports for people and their families and carers, staff and other services, both internal and external. These include:
Ruth Begeda claimed first prize in the photography competition with the picture of her handmade shell display. Second prize went to Daniel Edwards and Mathew Oswin was third.
Undertaking assessments (behavioural, environmental, communication)
The criteria in this section stipulated that photos had to be shot independently, while professional printing was permitted if required. The award-winning Photography Group has been together for approximately two years. Congratulations to all three and to everyone who took part in the Bundaberg Show.
Developing person-centred and leastrestrictive interventions Snap happy: Ruth Begeda with her prize-winning photograph.
Revved up: Super car enthusiasts (left to right) Dan Foster, Mick Ryan, Lyndal Barber, Sarina Quinn and Suzanne Fagg meet driver Scott Pye.
Developing positive behaviour support plans Comprehensive training in the implementation of positive behaviour support plans and the strategies and protocols contained within them Quality of life improvement recommendations Advice and support through the legislative and statutory compliance processes, for example restrictive practices, QCAT and guardianship
Super visit to Mackay People who access Endeavour Foundation in Mackay were able to take advantage of the V8 Supercars which were passing through on their way to North Queensland.
Several people from Learning & Lifestyle caught up with drivers Scott Pye and Dean Fiore and gave their cars the once-over. The V8s were heading for the Townsville 400 but found the time to meet and chat with the locals, some of whom reckoned it was a dream come true.
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Professional development training in a range of topic areas in disability, ageing and mental health To find out more, email CSAT at ComplexSuppportAdviceTeam@ endeavour.com.au. The team looks forward to hearing from you.
New role for Coach McStay Stephen McStay is a passionate league fan who was keen to be involved with the game in Stanthorpe. Now he’s an assistant coach for a local side! Stephen, who attends Learning & Lifestyle, has teamed up with the Under 14 Gremlins to hand out the jerseys, assist with rehydrating the players throughout the match and lend vocal support from the touchline. The Brisbane Broncos fan has been to several games in his new capacity. “I enjoy it,” Stephen said. “They are a good team, it is good fun.” His role is thanks to a new initiative involving local disability support and sporting associations.
Photo courtesy of Stanthorpe Border Post.
Team coach: Stephen McStay (yellow jersey) with the Gremlins league side.
Representatives attended a forum to discuss opening up doors for people with a disability to play a greater role and have more opportunities as part of the everyday community. Forum delegates agreed that all people of all abilities should be able to be involved in local sport. During the meeting, the local league association asked if anyone in particular enjoyed the sport and wanted to get involved. Stephen’s name was put forward as a keen fan and arrangements were made for him to start in his new position of assistant coach. He attends home games and has lunch there as well as doing his team duties, which caught the attention of the local newspaper. The Gremlins say they enjoy having Stephen’s assistance on match days, and the support from the local rugby league association has also been fantastic.
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You’ve been framed When a group of people at Ayr Learning and Lifestyle created a lovely piece of art together recently, it was clear that the finished work deserved a frame to make it stand out. And who better to ask than the local Men’s Shed group? More than happy to get involved in the project, the Men’s Shed men produced a wonderful frame which brings out the colours in the artwork. A big ‘thank you’ to Bob Spencer (at left of picture with Mathew James) and Ron Coutts for creating the frame, and to Barry Wood for providing the finish.
For the love of art Almost 40 artists from the Caboolture region, to the north of Brisbane, have held an exhibition at the Burpengary Community Arts Gallery. Maroons: Prime Minister Rudd joined workers at Endeavour Foundation in Gladstone to cheer on the Queensland State of Origin team.
PM shines spotlight on Gladstone Racquel Nugent and Thomas Lamberton took on the role of tour guides when the Prime Minister visited Endeavour Foundation Gladstone. Known for their communication skills and quiet confidence, Racquel and Thomas warmly greeted Prime Minister Rudd, invited him into the building and showed him the range of work being done at Gladstone –
all under the gaze of national TV cameras and photographers. Visiting during the NRL’s State of Origin season, the Prime Minister found workers festooned in maroon and took time to thank people who work at Gladstone for all they do. Check out facebook.com/ endeavourfoundation to see video of his impromptu speech. Thank you to Racquel, Thomas and everyone in Gladstone for helping to make it such a memorable day.
The Artisans Guild of Caboolture and Districts hosted the Endeavour Foundation show, which featured artwork created by people who access local services. The annual three-week event attracts many art lovers and visitors and was coordinated in conjunction with members of the Artisans Guild.
Heart to art: Warwick stands beside his work as one of the featured artists in the show.
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1. Batman talking up the Great Endeavour Rally & Cruise to Hot 91.1 FM just before take off.
4. The PCYC and students of Pentlands State School, west of Charters Towers, welcomed the entire field of entrants to town with a yummy lunch!
2. Overall winners, team Walla Walla enjoying the grand finale festivities at Rex Smeal Park, Port Douglas.
5. I an Doyle, Bob Grant and Norm Haupt from the Ionnic crew - overall second highest fundraisers - looking quite dapper.
3. Peter Brady from team Dirty Doctors enjoying State of Origin, game 3 at the Oak Park Races, south-west of Tully.
6. Participant and blogger, Sonia Ball from team Blue Ute warms up for the starting signal with Rikki Gambin. 7. Even the cars get thirsty!
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8. New rally team, Moody Blue, enjoying the finish line atmosphere in tropical Port Douglas. 9. The team from Wizard of Oz follow the yellow grass road – you can’t beat the classics! 10. I ntroducing the crew from team Spur on Endeavour with their 1984 Rolls Royce Silver Spur – one of the most unusual entries on this year’s rally. 11. C heering on the rally teams in Rockhampton - (back row) Col Costello, Jill Vesey, Darryl Phillips, Jason Semfel, Roy Boswood, Beven Crew (front row) Andrew Woolley, John Woolley, Gail Kneen, Chris Chappell, Rikki Roberts, Wayne Matthews, Shane Croucher
12. E ven the highest fundraisers ran into trouble - Colin Desbrow and Shane Charles of Red Bull Racing raised more than $40,000 for Endeavour Foundation. 13. Now the rally is finished, Ange and Rob might just go fishing as their team name suggests! 14. The team from Xblosive taking on the terrain You can read the full story of the Great Endeavour Rally on page 15
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OUR CLIENT NEWS
Improving the complaints system Endeavour Foundation believes in good quality complaints management…and it’s about to get better.
The Complaints and Incidents Management Unit (CIMU) is always looking at the complaints system and making it easier for people to make a complaint. The CIMU team – Jill Whitehead (Manager) and Lisa Franklin – help to work through incidents and issues affecting people who use Endeavour Foundation services. The team also looks at complaints about services and helps to resolve them. The team wants to make sure everyone knows how to make a complaint. “We want people to be confident that we take their feedback seriously – whether positive or negative,” Jill says.
need to ensure our complaints system works well and stands up to scrutiny. “At the moment we are working on a brochure explaining everything you need to know about complaints. We’ll also be meeting with different groups and families to discuss how to make a complaint,” she said. The CIMU team encourages people to resolve issues locally, but they know that sometimes it can be hard to do. You can contact the CIMU team any time for advice and support about dealing with issues. Contact Jill or Lisa on 1300 730 334 or email complaints@endeavour.com.au
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Portrait of a champion In late 2012, residents in Maryborough moved from Mervyn Whittaker House into three new modern houses. While it was the end of an era, Mr Whittaker’s legacy is celebrated in a special painting. Endeavour Foundation member Terry Lynch has painted a portrait of Mervyn Whittaker based on an old photo. Mr Whittaker, a butcher by trade, was a tireless volunteer and fundraiser for the organisation for more than a decade. He built a storage shed in his yard as a recycling depot to raise funds and later worked at the new business service but sadly passed away in June 1978. Mervyn Whittaker House, opened in July 1979, was named to celebrate the life of a great Endeavour Foundation champion and we remember him still. Thank you to Mrs Joan Massingham for her kind assistance and research.
Grants for research into end-of-life care and autism Disability research is entering new territory, fuelled by $70,000 in Endeavour Foundation Endowment Challenge Fund (EFECF) grants. A joint University of New England (UNE) and University of Sydney project, led by UNE’s Professor Rafat Hussain, will examine palliative care options for people with an intellectual disability in rural and metropolitan Australia. EFECF Board Chairman Grant Murdoch said the $40,000 grant recognised end-of-life care as a growing challenge. He welcomed research which would guide service providers. Brain and Mind Research Institute PhD Candidate Ben Johnston won a $5,000 grant for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) researching drug treatments for neural abnormalities among children with both autism and intellectual disability. The study will target bonding and relationships. Mr Johnston will first develop training programs for children with autism to undergo MRI without sedation. The 2013 Organisation Award of $20,000, given to Parramatta YMCA, will enable children with an intellectual disability to be included in school holiday camps. Another $5,000 grant will be used by UNE Rural Medicine doctoral student Miranda Cannon to look at how people with an intellectual disability can be supported to age in place, avoiding premature entry to institutional aged care. Find out more at endowmentfund.endeavour.com.au
Good sports in Toowoomba A day of sport was hosted by Endeavour Foundation in Toowoomba to boost health and develop local partnerships with the Police Citizens Youth Club and schools. Sports included touch football, volleyball, golf and soccer with (left to right) Scott McNalty, Paul Butlin, Stuart Nankervis and Brett Steffanowicz getting into the action.
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Our RETAIL & LOTTERIES
Donating time to raise funds More than 675 generous people donate their time to Endeavour Foundation Recycled Clothing stores, but there is always room for more. Extraordinary: With a multi-million dollar prize pool including the magnificent house in Noosa, the lottery will change lives.
Simply life changing! One ticket is all it takes to change your life thanks to the latest amazing lottery from Endeavour Foundation. The Life-Changer Lottery has 1,000 prizes valued at more than $2.5 million. Prizes include luxury Mercedes-Benz and Audi vehicles, an array of wonderful holidays to Rome, London, Los Angeles, Singapore, a Pacific Island cruise and many more. Top Apple products such as the Macbook Pro and iMac, Lamborghini experiences, gift cards and day spa packages can also be won in the most sensational lottery yet. Oh, and the first prize? It’s a stunning $1.57 million dollar house in Sunrise Beach at the international jetsetter’s paradise of Noosa on the Sunshine Coast, plus $500,000 of
cashable gold bullion and a Holden Captiva valued at more than $32,000. The two-storey house has ocean views from every living room and bedroom, and boasts no less than four outdoor entertaining areas and an in-ground swimming pool. Just one ticket can win all of these prizes! Funds raised go towards our self-funded At Home With Choices program which builds houses for people with a disability so they have more choice and independence. Executive General Manager of Supporter Enterprises, Leanne Rudd, says the LifeChanger Lottery is even bigger than last year.
If anyone is looking for a great place to volunteer, why not visit your local store and put your name down? There are many benefits including meeting new people, being part of a friendly team, enjoying flexible hours, and working for managers like Helen Curtin who runs the Capalaba store in Brisbane. “Our volunteers are like gold, they are the most important thing in the store,” she says. “I care about them as people, I thank them every day, and we’re all good friends.” “I always make sure we have a store filled with wonderful volunteers.” To volunteer just walk into your local store, email volunteering@endeavour.com.au or call Volunteering on (07) 3908 7253.
“It was such a success that we wanted to be even more ambitious,” she says. “The prizes are simply amazing and there is more to be won by buying tickets early and purchasing online.” www.endeavourlotteries.com.au
Tribute to Betty Cooper and Pat Kyle Nothing was too much trouble for Betty Cooper who recently passed away. She donated her time for 25 years at the Endeavour Foundation Recycled Clothing store in Maryborough, and was also very active in the Maryborough community. We also mourn the passing of Pat Kyle who travelled long distances to volunteer first at the Endeavour Foundation Recycled Clothing store in Carina and later at Capalaba. Affectionately known as ‘Miss Pat’, she created a new product line collating similar colour and shaped buttons and offering them as sets. Both ladies will be missed by all of their Endeavour Foundation friends and colleagues.
Spring clean for Endeavour Foundation If you are about to clean out your cupboards and drawers in time for the summer, remember to donate your quality unwanted items to Endeavour Foundation. People can be extremely generous when it comes to donating, whether as an individual or a business. The Penrith Endeavour Foundation Recycled Clothing store in Sydney had a visit
from a VIP customer who had answered a call for donations. She delivered approximately eight kilos of fabulous branded t-shirts after clearing out her son’s wardrobe (hopefully with his blessing… he lives in France now!) as well as other items donated by her neighbours and work colleagues. A couple of businesses have also donated new shoes, maternity clothes, stationery and clothing. Thank you to everyone who donates to our stores. Good quality items can be donated in-store or at our Endeavour Foundation donation bins. For larger items, please contact your local store.
Endeavour Foundation Recycled Clothing Update Pop in to your local Endeavour Foundation Recycled Clothing store before the end of September, spend $20 or more and go in the draw to win a $200 Visa card! Check out the new-look Tewantin store on the Sunshine Coast which has received new external signage recently. A big thank you to everyone who donates quality items and their quality time to Endeavour Foundation Recycled Clothing stores.
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Our business solutions
Championing safety at Mt Druitt: (left-right) Elaine Kumaran, Albert Parsons, Frank Ledde (behind), Sharon Taranto, Debra Bailey, Joerg Gottschalk (behind), Darren Hoban.
Calls for council road safety support People with a disability and carers are calling for action to stop pedestrian traffic accidents and terrifying “near misses” on Kurrajong Avenue in Mount Druitt. Every weekday, two hundred and fifty people who work at the business service in western Sydney have to deal with trucks and cars in order to cross the busy road. This is without the aid of a zebra crossing, traffic lights, speed limits or warning signs. Ken Bailey, whose daughter works at Endeavour Foundation Mt Druitt, has been calling on Blacktown Council to create a safe crossing zone for eight years. As a former member of Blacktown Council’s Ward 5 Access Committee, Ken says he raised the issue of pedestrian
safety on Kurrajong Avenue at “almost every meeting”, with no success. Employee Representatives at Mt Druitt recently spoke to the Mt Druitt-St Mary’s Standard newspaper to voice their concerns. Most employees at Mt Druitt travel independently to work via bus or train. However, Commercial Manager Denise Apps says that crossing Kurrajong Avenue is by far the most nerve-wracking part of the journey. Since schools and aged care centres have signage warning drivers to slow down and take care, Denise believes similar signs could help create a safer environment for people crossing this road. Endeavour Foundation Board Member Edward Mason said it was time Blacktown Council took action to protect life and safety, after seven near misses on Kurrajong Avenue in fifteen months. “The time for talk is over – Council must act now,” he said.
The art of recycling Endeavour Foundation is in the vanguard of recycling in many ways, not least through the burgeoning tip shop phenomenon. The Acacia Ridge and Geebung tip shops, which we operate in conjunction with Brisbane City Council, have so many good quality items that we join forces with Council to run an annual Tip Shop Art Competition. Artists select items from the shops and create works of art, and it is proving to be a great attraction. There were dozens of fabulous entries this year, with the public voting for their favourite artworks on Facebook. Artworks were also exhibited at Brisbane Square Library. The $1,000 first prize went to collaborating artists Bec Peart and Martin Pedder for their piece ‘Junkalina and the Clockingbird’ (pictured with Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk). Artist KT Doyle came second for her ‘JEANBAG’, and Peter Fegan was third for his artwork ‘Don’t go into the woods today’.
Loading wheelbarrows Endeavour Foundation’s business service in Innisfail, north Queensland had much to celebrate after assembling and loading approximately 100 wheelbarrows onto a semi-trailer. This was the first shipment the Innisfail team assembled for distribution, after taking on increased customer demand for production from Townsville business service, which has diversified. The Townsville service has responded to the growing demand for communities to be environmentally aware and is now an officiallyrecognised recycler of electronic waste (known as e-waste). Cairns-based Senior Manager Danny Pieri says the move is a tribute to the Innisfail service. “With the migration of our Townsville business across towards e-waste recycling, our commercial enterprise in Innisfail was well positioned to respond to the new supply contracts won by the wheelbarrow company SILVAN Australia,” Danny said. “We had the capacity to take on the increased assembly process of this particular range of tradesman wheelbarrows and the team has risen to the challenge.” 12 | Endeavour Foundation ONE ENDEAVOUR Spring 2013
A load off our mind: The Innisfail team celebrates its first shipment of wheelbarrows.
Boxing results: The Burleigh Heads team includes (back, left to right) Reuben Fotheringham, Kristel Howe, Peter Love, Kate Mitchell and (front, left to right) Tania Sowter, Emma Barrett.
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Designs on a bright future
Farewell and thank you in Bundaberg
The Food Designers is a flourishing Queensland-based company and Endeavour Foundation is a key part of its success story.
“We were assured that Endeavour Foundation would meet the workload as we grew so we were happy to develop such a mutually beneficial partnership.”
The husband-and-wife business is run by Karen and James Kinnear who, after many years of management in hotels and resorts from Cairns to Hobart, identified a market niche just waiting to be filled. They started packaging breakfast and snack packs for just a few properties. Then it got serious!
Endeavour Foundation packs and labels the product and then distributes all over Australia for The Food Designers. Karen Kinnear has been very impressed with the team assembling the product.
“We were putting the boxes together ourselves, pretty much as a homerun business, but it became too big,” says Karen. “We looked into leasing a factory but the overheads would have been too expensive, so we thought about getting someone to do it for us and someone suggested Endeavour Foundation. “James had seen one of the newsletters and we liked the look of what the business services do so we investigated further, started working with the Wacol team and are now with the Burleigh Heads service on the Gold Coast.
“They are amazing,” she says. “When we were tendering the work they blew the opposition away, and they tell us about any potential issues.” The Food Designers has been an important customer of Endeavour Foundation for five years and the relationship continues to prosper. “We are very happy,” Karen says. “We have a great rapport, and the system and our connection with Endeavour Foundation is very strong. “They are a fantastic team and we couldn’t recommend them more highly.”
A day in the life Congratulations to the winners of the Sydney photographic competition Daniel Moore, Gabriel Matthews and Michael Dionysopoulos. There are almost 500 employees at the three commercial enterprises and they were invited to take a photo which represents their day at work. There were first, second and third prizes for Seven Hills, Castle Hill and Mt Druitt. The winner at each site was awarded a Fuji digital camera generously donated by Endeavour Foundation members, Sam and Christine Bala, who were also the judges.
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The announcement was made at a ‘thank you’ party for the teams which was held at the Riverside Theatre at Parramatta, attended by 120 employees, families and carers.
A lunch has been held to mark the retirement of Margaret James after working for 20 years at Endeavour Foundation’s business service in Bundaberg. Margaret (pictured) spent the first half of her career with us as an administration officer and then the best part of a decade as a Training and Development Officer. Meanwhile, a morning tea was also held at Bundaberg to celebrate the efforts of everyone involved in growing and selling the Mother’s Day flowers. Volunteers donated an amazing 1,048 hours of their time. Thank you to Shalom College, Bundaberg Special School, supporters and all staff and their families who helped to reach record flower sales in excess of $42,000.
Making opportunities count The team at the Toowoomba business service has taken advantage of a numeracy course to broaden opportunities in the community. The Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE has developed the program and has teamed up with Endeavour Foundation’s Training and Development Officers. This option has been taken up by (left to right) Amanda, Karen, Lachlan and Anthony among others.
Picture perfect: Photographer Gabriel Matthews (left) was the Castle Hill winner with this picture of colleague Morris Garland called ‘Now cut this!’
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OUR Philanthropy
The kindness of Heather
Friends for life ‘The lifeblood of the organisation’ was how CEO David Barbagallo described Endeavour Foundation’s wonderful volunteers when their contribution was celebrated during National Volunteer Week.
Heather Moon is someone who gives… and then gives again. Heather is a volunteer who donates four hours of her time every week at Endeavour Foundation’s Learning & Lifestyle in the Brisbane suburb of Windsor. She supports the people who access the service to develop their reading and writing skills.
Thank you: CEO David Barbagallo paid tribute to volunteers such as (left to right) Sebastian Dzierzek, Lyn Gallichan and Kathy Price.
Deciding she can do even more, she has donated funds to pay for the gardener who works with clients at the service.
Insurance support
Heather, a nurse who retired as a Director of Nursing in Toowoomba, is modest about her generous contributions.
Latch-On® students in Sydney met with staff from the Catlin Australia insurance company.
“I enjoy it so much that it’s my pleasure,” she says.
Rebecca Korzeniowski (pictured alongside Catlin’s Richard Jessup) and her colleagues worked on their resumes, and discussed the company’s projects including their sea view survey of the world’s reefs.
“I was looking for some voluntary work to do in retirement, read about Endeavour Foundation and thought it sounded very interesting. “I started as just an extra person but then I was asked to support some of the educational work and I also wanted to help out with the garden.”
This newsletter is always filled with references to people who donate their time to support people with a disability, whether at an event, disability service, store or business service, or by fundraising. Corporate partners are also incredibly important and we are building some great relationships as groups of employees spend a day volunteering alongside our teams. We have heard about volunteers like Lynette who says “every day is a great day”, Fred who is “a great guy to have around”, and Margaret who says “it is a pleasure to walk into Endeavour Foundation and absorb the fun and excitement from the people who work there.” At any one time, we have around 1,250 volunteers. They are amazing people and we are lucky to call them friends. Thank you from everyone at Endeavour Foundation.
The Catlin crew were visiting as part of Endeavour Foundation’s corporate volunteering program.
Thank you for your generosity, Heather.
Why we need your membership
Have a word: Heather Moon (left) offers some reading advice to Lynda Nielson.
Your membership is as important now as it has ever been. It strengthens the voice we bring to the community. We are elated by the introduction of DisabilityCare Australia (formerly known as
the National Disability Insurance Scheme) but there is still so much to do. We are living in a time of monumental change for people with a disability, and more members will make a difference. Encourage family and friends to join and don’t forget to renew your membership. Call 1800 634 040 or visit membership.endeavour.com.au
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Amazing rally teams keep on giving With just a few weeks to go to until the inaugural UAA New South Wales Great Endeavour Rally, entrants are frantically preparing for the latest instalment of the longrunning charity motoring event. Almost 50 teams took part in the Queensland Great Endeavour Rally and Cruise, which started in Caloundra on 13 July and finished more than 3,500km later in Port Douglas on 20 July with the $280,000 raised going towards the construction of new houses for people with a disability. “There were some real challenges so teams put their bush mechanic skills to the test,” said Events Coordinator Joel Stephens. “From shredded tyres to broken axles, we’ve seen it all!” The Queensland rally received unanimous approval from six Endeavour Foundation clients who were a part of the outback adventure. Rikki Gambin, who works at Endeavour Foundation in Rockhampton, enjoyed the event so much he took to the stage at the presentation dinner to make a thank you speech to all entrants. “I had a great time,” he said. “The ‘party car’ was fun and I got to go in Car 98 as well. Port Douglas was good too.” “Everyone had a fantastic time on the rally,” said Mr Stephens. “And we’re looking forward to doing it all over again in a few weeks when the New South Wales event gets underway!” The UAA NSW rally runs from 19-26 October and will visit Mount Druitt, Bathurst, Coolabah, Hungerford, Tibooburra, Cameron Corner, Packsaddle, Tilpa and Condoblin before crossing the finish line in Bathurst. Entrants will gain a true taste of the outback at its best while supporting people with a disability. All funds raised will go towards the construction of a new facility at Endeavour Foundation’s business service in Seven Hills, Sydney. The commercial enterprise provides employment for more than 100 people with a disability.
Melbourne Cup glamour Enjoy the race that stops the nation on Tuesday 5 November and raise funds for Endeavour Foundation. Bring guests to one of Brisbane’s finest Melbourne Cup functions at the Pure Source Recruitment Melbourne Cup Luncheon at Moda Events Portside. It’s a chance to dress up in your finest, enjoy a few refreshments and embrace the spirit of one of the world’s greatest horse races while promoting your organisation or entertaining clients. Tickets are $100 each or $950 table of 10. Read more at melbournecup.endeavour.com.au
Photo courtesy of Jacek Bak Photography.
OUR Events
Hot night out at Winter Gala What a night for the hundreds who attended Endeavour Foundation’s Winter Gala! The seasonal chill was forgotten thanks to the hottest ticket in town and the guests who brought a touch of glamour and sparkle to Ballroom Le Grand at the Sofitel Hotel in central Brisbane. Almost 300 socialites enjoyed some stunning performances, not least the breathtaking and graceful aerobatics above the ballroom by Aerial Artistry Entertainment. The three-course dinner, auctions and raffles added to the excitement and quality of the occasion, and then the dancing… Eight-piece band Odyssey turned the movers and shakers of the business community into the movers and groovers of the dance floor. More importantly, the event including raffles and auctions raised funds for Endeavour Foundation’s Endowment Challenge Fund. This is an independent fund which supports research into significant disability issues (read more on page 10). Thank you to sponsors and guests for supporting such a successful event.
Get a hole(d) Fun running of this! fundraising Our Corporate Golf Challenge on 27 September is a fantastic opportunity for our business partners, supporters and golf enthusiasts to network with members of Brisbane’s corporate community while competing for prizes and glory. As a Hole Sponsor you have the opportunity to promote your business to new networks and explore opportunities to expand your business through Endeavour Foundation in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. The day begins at 7am with a breakfast at Virginia Golf Club, Banyo, north of Brisbane. A morning of golf will be rounded off with a mouthwatering seafood smorgasbord. To become a sponsor, contact Heather Allen on 0408 795 176 or email h.allen@endeavour.com.au
The 500km Team Endurance Relay is drawing closer and the teams will be cranking up their training schedules. This iconic event has raised more than $700,000 for people with a disability since the inaugural run in 1980. More than $40,000 was raised last year alone with the funds improving our sports programs. The teams of 16-22 athletes start running at dawn and continue in a relay until sunset. It is a challenge, to say the least, in the extreme heat of summer. The run from Brisbane to Fernvale via the Scenic Rim takes place over the weekend of 22-24 November. For details, contact Louise Croft on (07) 3908 7107 or email l.croft@endeavour.com.au
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OUR upcoming events Our recent fundraising and community events
27th SEPTEMBER 2013 Endeavour Foundation Corporate Golf Day in Brisbane
May 2013 15th
5th-7th October 2013
Delia Smith of Gympie named Endeavour Foundation Recycled Clothing Volunteer of the Year
June 2013
Tour de Dave cycling fundraiser
19th-26th October 2013 Inaugural Great Endeavour Rally throughout NSW
5th NOVEMBER 2013
15th
One day car rally in Dalby
18th
Launch of Sydney Area Committee photography competition
19th
Anniversary Lottery drawn
24th
Announcement of Endeavour Foundation Endowment Challenge Fund grant recipients
25th
Grand re-opening for Lawnton Learning & Lifestyle
July 2013
Melbourne Cup luncheon
20th November 2013
4th
Brisbane City Council/Endeavour Foundation Tip Shop Art competition winners announced
6th
GiveAbility Day at Westfield Garden City, Brisbane
10th
Labrador Learning & Lifestyle hosted Australian Girls Choir
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The 26th Great Endeavour Rally throughout Qld
13th
The University of Queensland Rugby Club fundraiser
17th
Kevin Rudd visited Endeavour Foundation in Gladstone
24th
Endeavour Foundation hosted display at Bundaberg Careers Expo
29th
‘Starstruck’ talent show at Learning & Lifestyle, Redcliffe
Life-Changer Lottery draw
22nd-24th November 2013 500km Team Endurance Relay
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Endeavour Foundation Winter Gala in Brisbane
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Sydney Area Committee photography competition winners announced
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