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SUMMER 2018 Find a job The latest Thriving you love on the NDIS after school PAGE 6 PAGE 11 PAGE 16 KingStones PAGE 14
Welcome to our fresh,
new One Endeavour
What’s Inside
magazine. You might Expert Opinion: Finding a job you love
notice that it looks Employment options for people with disability.
a little different Page 6
this edition.
We’ve refreshed the design and
4 steps to get ready for your NDIS plan review
increased the font size to make it
more accessible. This is because We break it down for NDIS participants who are going
we want everyone to be able to through a plan review.
read our magazine. We’ve also Page 12
got some exciting new content
penned by people with disability
All in the rhythm
which you can look forward to
seeing more of in future editions. Meet Aiga - KingStones band member, songwriter,
rapper and dancer.
This new direction for our
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magazine is part of our NDIS
evolution. We’ve been working
hard in recent years to build a The low down on My Health Record
sustainable business capable By the end of January 2019, a My Health Record will
of withstanding market forces be created for every Australian unless they choose not
and keeping pace with changing to have one. We review what this means for people
technology and customer with disability, their families and carers.
expectations. We’re evolving to Page 19
work even more collaboratively
with the people we support,
their families and our network Imagine What’s Possible Competition winners
of partners to imagine what’s Find out about the three individuals who dreamed big
possible for people with disability. and won!
We want our magazine to reflect
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this new direction.
This edition is packed with the
latest sector news, NDIS tips
and guidance, employment
options for people with disability
and stories about and by people
with disability.
I’m energised by the direction
we are taking and excited about
our future. We are all about
supporting people with disability One Endeavour is the official Endeavour Foundation
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inspires and motivates us. about people with disability.
I hope you enjoy this edition.
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News News
Celebrating 50 years in Toowoomba
Endeavour Foundation Industries opened in Toowoomba on 20 May 1968, with
supported employees cultivating plants and making outdoor furniture to be sold
locally, beautifying the gardens and homes of residents living in “the Garden City”.
The new business offered meaningful employment “Now we offer the most secure document
opportunities and training for people with disability, destruction service money can buy, make high
and contributed to the self-esteem and confidence quality beef jerky and still do food packaging and
that comes from having a job. Over the years, other things.
talented employees have turned their hand to many “People are constantly surprised when they find out
different opportunities. the sheer variety of things the dedicated team can do
“We’re so proud of our hard-working team and the and the quality of the product they put out.”
variety of work they’ve done,” said General Manager, Fifty years on from when he first started work,
Tony Vidler, “We currently employ 133 supported 68-year-old Chris Fry (top left) said he’s not looking
employees and 10 staff, so we bring a huge benefit to to retire just yet.
the local economy too.
“I’d just be sitting at home, looking at grey walls if I
“We’ve built lawn furniture, had a plant nursery, cut didn’t come to work,” said Mr Fry, “I’ve liked doing all
rags and packaged food and spices. At one point we the jobs I’ve done and I like seeing my mates at work
were the biggest packer of coconut in Queensland. every day.”
Something brand new!
In June this year, Endeavour Foundation revealed its “I felt proud of being in the new brand video. I like
vibrant new brand. being on #teampossible and I think the new brand
shows people with intellectual disability can do
CEO of Endeavour Foundation, Andrew Donne said
something unusual and step out of the box.”
the new brand was a visual representation of the
evolution the organisation was going through.
“We want to be known as #teampossible – the
people with the enthusiasm and desire to make our
customers happy and work with them to make their
possibilities a reality,” Mr Donne said.
Bede Dow who accesses Endeavour Foundation’s
Learning and Lifestyle hub in Kingston said he loved
being an ambassador for the new brand.
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News
Human Rights Act a step
closer for Queenslanders
Soon Queenslanders’ rights to health care, education, cultural rights and a
range of other human rights will be enshrined in law for the first time.
The most extensive Human Rights This is great news for people with the Queensland Government on
Bill in Australia was tabled in disability and all people living their progress.
Queensland Parliament on the in Queensland. To learn more about human rights,
31st of October. Congratulations to our elected sign up for a community forum
Queensland is the third state representatives who listened to or get involved in the campaign
or territory to introduce human the impact of human rights abuses at humanrights4qld.com.au.
rights legislation, and the first to on people with disability and have
include both the right to health decided to set a higher standard.
Photo caption:
care and the right to education Endeavour Foundation is very Attorney General Yvette D’ath with
– which are areas of special proud to be a part of the Human some members of the Human Rights
relevance to people with disability. Rights campaign and congratulates Act For Qld Campaign group.
State-of-the-art hub in Ipswich
In August, we welcomed customers into our brand new Learning and Lifestyle
hub in the heart of Ipswich. The central location offers the people we
support, and their families, greater access to public transport,
local schools, the community and allied health services.
The brand-new space features a modern and
inviting environment including a new art
studio, a great space for cooking and baking
classes, and also our new service offering
including Endeavour Foundation
Connect, Virtual Reality Learning and
Community Engagement.
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Imagine what’s possible
News in brief
Flagship service
opens in Melbourne
In August we welcomed customers and families
into our brand new Learning and Lifestyle hub
at Keon Park which is the first
of its kind for Endeavour Foundation in
Victoria. The $120,000 investment was a
result of high local demand and is co-located
with our Endeavour Foundation Industries
A bright
site. New technology including virtual reality
learning, art classes and 3D printing means
we can offer more opportunities to our 164
future ahead
supported employees at Keon Park. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
has made possibilities a reality for Mackay’s Blake
Heinrich, who has obtained his forklift licence and
50 years in Mackay secured open employment with our support.
By initially tapping into employment support funding
in his NDIS package, our team assisted Blake to get
his licence before identifying him as a participant
in ‘Embark’, a pilot program that is connecting
Endeavour Foundation supported employees with
open employment opportunities through Community
Solutions Group’s employment services.
This led Blake, who has an intellectual disability, to
strive for further lifelong goals, including a manual
car licence. Today, Blake is driving and enjoying both
open employment at Fenner Dunlop and supported
employment at Endeavour Foundation Industries.
“There’s less pressure on my dad to look
after me now. We now have more fishing
time together and that makes me really
happy,” Blake says.
On 8 November Endeavour Foundation Blake’s father, Trevor, has been supporting his son
Industries celebrated an incredible 50 years on his own and, for the first time in many years, he
of operating in Mackay. While our history in feels confident that Blake’s future is looking “very
Mackay goes back more than 50 years, it was in promising” thanks to the NDIS.
1968 that we set up a site to offer employment
“From having no funding to receiving money to help
to people with disability. Within a year, 20
Blake become more independent and be a part of an
people worked there. Fast forward 50 years
inclusive community, it really has been life changing
and today we are proud to have 72 people with
for him,” Trevor said.
disability as part of our workforce in Mackay.
“Working in open employment and receiving a good
wage means he won’t need a pension, ideally he will
be living independently, and he can then cruise.”
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Expert opinion
Joining the
workforce
Joining the workforce often feels like stepping into the unknown and can be
accompanied by mixed feelings – stress, excitement, nervousness and more. For
people with disability and their families, these feelings are often amplified. We
sat down with Endeavour Foundation’s Supported Employment Specialist, Carol
Dickfos, to get her tips on employment options for people with disability.
“This jobs means more to me than I Why explore the possibility
can explain. Without this job, I’d be of employment?
asking my mum for money to buy the
things I need. So I’m very lucky to have Work is more than just having a job: it can boost your
this job and very proud. I’m proud of confidence, self-esteem and independence. After all,
the vast majority of us enjoy being part of a team
doing crates and coming to work and
and the human connection that comes with going to
helping my team. I’m proud of what our
work! Working can also provide a sense of purpose.
manufacturing team can do.”
I truly believe that employment opportunities are a
Robbie, Mackay critical part of an inclusive, empowering community
for people with disability.
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Expert opinion
What employment • Supported employment with If you are thinking about
us includes on-the-job training, the possibility of joining the
options are available in a commercial environment workforce, give us a call to talk
at Endeavour with support and mentoring. about what is on offer near you
Together, we spend time and to book in a time to visit your
Foundation? identifying each person’s closest site. That way you’ll be
Across our sites in Queensland, strengths and interests, and able to see for yourself what’s
Victoria and New South Wales, then we put a plan together to available, meet employees and
we offer a range of work and help individuals achieve their chat with them about their
training options designed for work goals. experiences. After that, you can
people with disability, who are think about doing a work trial
• In partnership with Community
16 or over. We focus on building which gives you the chance to try
Solutions Group we offer the
individual strengths, teaching new out employment and figure out
right mix of support for people
skills and, increasing confidence what you want to do.
to build their confidence and
and experience. Some options the skills required for open
include: employment. Community “My mum is very proud of
• Our Work Experience Program Solutions Group also offers me. Even though I have an
is a great way to develop skills, pathways to open employment.
intellectual disability, I still
make new friends and get job
try for things. I work for
ready before leaving school. In How do I know Endeavour Foundation. I
partnership with local schools,
we put together a tailored
what’s possible? get paid and I get treated
program. Participants receive In addition to other important so well. The best part of
a Certificate of Achievement life goals, I think that working on my work day is when the
and confirmation of work building employment aspirations is other employees make me
experience at the end of a big deal. laugh. I love music. I like to
the program.
keep busy. I don’t want to
be bored. I hate sitting and
doing nothing.”
Brandon, Wacol
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Expert opinion
TIPS
Is NDIS funding
available for
employment?
Yes, NDIS funding is available.
To be eligible for Supported
Employment, you must have a
Disability Support Pension (DSP)
and an NDIS plan. In NDIS lingo,
funding for employment is called
for getting a job
‘Finding and Keeping a Job’ or
‘School Leaver Employment • Think about the kind
Support (SLES)’.
of job you want
If you don’t yet have employment
funding from the NDIS, give us
a call and we can help you get • Make sure employment
started. is funded in your NDIS Plan
What should I • Explore employment
do next?
options in your area
If you’re interested in working, call
us on 1800 112 112 or email us at
hello@endeavour.com.au. • Visit an Endeavour
You can also find out what sites Foundation site near you
are near you by checking out
the services tab on our website, • Remember, anything
endeavour.com.au.
is possible. You just
have to dare to
imagine it!
“If I stayed at home I would
be so bored. I like to do
something, get out there
and work.”
Jamie-Lee, Toowoomba
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Expert opinion
Business Solutions with a social conscience
We’re hiring
We have a range of work and
training options designed to help
you maximise your potential and
find a job you love.
Whether you’re leaving school, keen
to enter the workforce for the first
time or want to try something new,
we’ve got you covered.
We offer:
• A safe, supportive and social workplace Qld North Qld Metro
• Stringent workplace health and safety Cairns Kippa Ring
Mareeba Geebung
• Personal development and training Innisfail Wacol
Townsville Burleigh
• Superannuation, personal accident Home Hill Southport
coverage and leave entitlements Bowen
• Full or part-time employment Mackay New South Wales
Rockhampton Castle Hill
• Social activities and celebrations Gladstone Seven Hills
Bundaberg Mount Druitt
Learn the skills you need for open
employment. Qld South Victoria
Maryborough Keon Park
Gympie Kew
If you want to build on your strengths Kingaroy Oakleigh
and gain the skills, confidence and Maroochydore Norlane
experience to find a fulfilling job, Toowoomba
Warwick
we’d love to hear from you!
1800 112 112
hello@endeavour.com.au
endeavour.com.au
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NDIS
Advocating
for a better
NDIS
Endeavour Foundation is proud to be a founding member of Alliance20,
which launched on Tuesday 23rd October at Parliament House in Canberra.
Alliance20 brings together “Only through a joint approach Photo caption:
Australia’s largest disability between the National Disability Endeavour Foundation with
service providers to advocate Insurance Agency, the sector and Alliance20 at Parliament House
solutions which strengthen the other key stakeholders, will we, as with Challenge, Sylvanvale, House
National Disability Insurance a community, achieve the goals of With No Steps, Achieve Australia,
Scheme (NDIS) and deliver the NDIS.” Disability Services Australia,
better services and outcomes Benevolent Society, Melbourne City
The initial focus of Alliance20 is to
for participants. Mission, Sunnyfield, and Cerebral
raise concerns about:
Palsy Alliance
Alliance20 spokesperson and
• Transport in rural and remote
Chief Executive of Life Without
areas,
Barriers, Claire Robbs, said that
members are strong believers in • Support for people with
the NDIS and will work in close complex needs, and
partnership with the National • Employment for people
Disability Insurance Agency with disability.
and governments to ensure it is Please help spread the
successful for everyone. word by sharing the Alliance20
“We believe in the NDIS and are messages online at facebook.
deeply committed to the success com/endeavourfoundation
of the scheme for the participants with hashtags #alliance20australia
and our wider community,” Ms or find out more at
Robbs said. alliance20.org.au
10 | One EndeavourNDIS
3 Steps to starting
your NDIS Plan
First of all, congratulations on This could be the same supports 3. You’ll get a
getting an NDIS plan! you accessed before your NDIS
plan, or you might want to make Service Agreement
Whether it’s your first, second
some changes. To receive services under
or even third plan, you’re
probably wanting to start When you call, they can help you the NDIS, you will need to fill
receiving supports straight away. set a meeting time and answer out what is called a ‘Service
Unfortunately this doesn’t any questions you might have. Agreement’. This document will
happen automatically, but it’s simply spell out how and when
an easy process from here. 2. You’ll have your supports will be delivered.
Here are the steps to follow: a meeting Service Agreements are different
to your NDIS Plan. An NDIS Plan
This meeting is so that you can tell
1. Call your your service provider how they
lists your supports and funding,
and your Service Agreement
service provider can best support you.
outlines how your supports will
All you need to do is let your It’s a good idea to bring your NDIS be delivered and how much
service provider know that you plan to the meeting. This will they cost.
have a new NDIS plan and are help you explain to your service
Once you have signed a service
wanting to access some support, provider what supports you need
agreement, you’re good to go!
even if you are already a customer for your goals and funding.
of theirs.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to do this? Can I stop my service us a better idea of how we can
You do if you want to continue agreement early or am I best support you to reach your
receiving support. Once you locked in? goals within the NDIS funding
have an NDIS plan we are only Of course, you can end your you have. It ensures that we are
able to offer supports to you if service agreement with us at on the right track.
you have a Service Agreement. any time by giving just two
But I don’t want things to
If you do nothing you won’t be weeks’ notice.
change – do they have to?
funded for supports from your
What if I want to Change and the NDIS are two
service provider and they will
shop around? things that go hand in hand. In
have to cease offering these.
The NDIS is all about choice and most cases, people get at least
Will my supports continue control, so we encourage you to a similar level of funding, so the
once I have an NDIS plan, shop around and find the best quicker you get your service
but don’t have a service supports for you. However, while agreement in place, the sooner
agreement yet? you are doing this, if you want to things can go back to how they
continue using our services, you were (if that’s what you want).
They will in most cases, within
reason. We understand that will need a service agreement.
I’m so lost and don’t
it can take a few weeks to get Do I need to show service understand my plan… What
things organised under the should I do?
providers my plan?
NDIS. That said, it’s worth noting
You don’t need to, but we have Support is available! Give us a
that we are unable to continue
been finding that outcomes for call on 1800 112 112.
offering support without a
people who show their plan are
service agreement beyond a
often better. It can help to give
reasonable timeframe.
One Endeavour | 11NDIS
4 steps to get ready for your NDIS plan review
The NDIS has been rolling 1. Think about 3. Meet with us
out for a few years now
which means that some NDIS
the last year – You don’t have to do this, it is up
participants will be going what worked and to you. The benefit is that you
can review how the last year has
through a review of their plan. what didn’t. gone and discuss what different
Like the first time around, The best advice we can give is or additional supports you will
your plan review will involve a to prepare. need to reach your goals for the
meeting, but what you should To help with this we’ve created a next year. This is really good
do to prepare for this meeting simple resource called ‘Building preparation for your NDIS plan
is a little different. My World’ to help you think about review meeting.
Don’t worry though – we’ve what has worked in the last year
got your back. In this article, and what goals and supports 4. We’ll send you
you’ll find everything you you might want to change for evidence for your
the future.
need to prepare for your plan NDIS plan review
review. It’s a simple four- To get a copy, head to
After our meeting, we will send
step process. endeavour.com.au/plan-review
you your personal report to take
to your NDIS plan review meeting.
2. Tell us you want
This will help ensure you get the
some help to support you need in your next
get ready NDIS plan.
Once you’ve gone through Get your free plan review kit here:
Building My World, give us a endeavour.com.au/plan-review
call on 1800 112 112 or email us
at hello@endeavour.com.au.
Our friendly staff can help you set
a meeting time and answer any
questions you might have.
12 | One EndeavourNDIS
Aliens are scary.
The NDIS isn’t.
Lucas is a Supported Employee at Endeavour Foundation Industries Wacol
in Queensland. He’s a brilliant writer and is full of really handy life advice.
In this article, he offers his tips on Take someone with you: You’re An alien invasion could happen
how to handle two very different allowed to bring someone along anywhere at any time so it’s
life situations: how to prepare for to your meeting. This could be always good to be prepared
your NDIS planning meeting, and family or friend or an advocate, for when that happens. How
how to stay alive if aliens come just someone who could assist in should you prepare? Well, here’s
to visit. explaining things to the Planner. a few tips on what to do when
they come:
Research: Speak to others who’ve
How to prepare made the phone calls and sat Stay calm and friendly: At
for your NDIS through the meetings to better least until you know what their
prepare yourself and take full intentions are. You should also try
planning meeting advantage of NDIS. to be friendly to your neighbours
Is the thought of NDIS scaring otherwise they may want to hand
Be specific: It’s super important
you? Is the thought of NDIS you over.
that you be as specific as
keeping you up at night? If your possible so that you’re getting Emergency bag to be kept in
answer is yes, I’m here to tell you exactly what you want and not your vehicle at all times: Bag to
that everything should be OK. something lesser. contain rations, water filter, spare
How do you prepare? I’ll tell you. clothes and wind-up radio.
Get paperwork done early:
Start today: Where do you want You’d feel so much better if the Wherever you choose to hide,
to go in life? What would you like paperwork’s completed well make sure there’s a clear exit:
to achieve? Take a moment to in advance. You don’t want to be trapped in a
really think about that. room full of unwanted visitors.
Don’t panic: Everything’s going to
Think big: Don’t be afraid to be just fine. Don’t go near the space ship or
really think about what you’d like crash site: The air could be toxic
to do because this is your life. How to stay alive or it could be a trap. We know
nothing about them so they could
Keep a diary: Are there obstacles
in your day-to-day life? Write
if aliens come be full of surprises
them down or even take a to visit Try your best to stay calm: Any
photo. This way, you’ll have the If you’re anything like me, you bad decisions could be costly.
perfect examples to show during probably go to bed each night
your meeting. thinking “Will they come tonight? In summary… Aliens are
What will I do?” scary. The NDIS isn’t.
One Endeavour | 13Feature
All in the
Rhythm
Aiga living her best life!
Earlier this year, after overcoming her nerves, Aiga Tufuga, 18, decided to join the new
music class at Kingston’s Learning and Lifestyle hub and hasn’t looked back since.
That same class has now “I really like listening to rap; it’s The KingStones have plans to
transformed into a band good because I can pick up the record a single, and perform
called the KingStones, and voice part easily,” she explains. regularly in the near future -
is made up of enthusiastic, “When I keep listening to it, I can starting with small local gigs. A
passionate and loyal members learn it by heart and that’s how business plan with a list of goals
who are keen to share their I started. I also like to listen for and a signed commitment to one
message with the world. fun, 24/7.” another takes pride of place on a
wall of their practice studio, which
Writing all of their own material,
For Aiga, being a part of the is where they rehearse three
The KingStones share uplifting
KingStones provides a sense times a week.
stories and promote messages of
of happiness and pride as hope and optimism through their When asked what she likes most
she contributes to the band’s music. According to Kelvin Vaega, about being in The KingStones,
success, and experiences one of the support workers behind Aiga is quick to answer with just
the results of all their hard the success of the band, Aiga is not one word: family.
work. She’s cautiously proud only an excellent rapper, she also
of the contribution she can “I like being in the band because
writes her own lyrics.
make to the band through we are family. Even though
her rapping; a talent she’s “Aiga will work on her rap lines, we have dramas, we still come
developed simply by listening then come to us with lyrics she’s together and talk it out, and
to her musical icons, Tupac written and ideas for us to include discuss things with the leaders
and Biggie. - and we’ll work them in, or move of the band, Kelvin and Aaron,”
things around,” he says. “We write she says.
all our songs together as a band.”
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As well as being able to resolve “Battle of the Bands made me While Aiga hopes to continue
issues as a group, the KingStones really nervous and scared!” Aiga with music and dance for a long
have also learnt to encourage remembers. “But I felt that I had time to come, she’s proud to be a
and motivate one another, always my band mates behind me and loyal member of the KingStones
starting their performances everyone was really great.” for now.
with positive affirmations and
Aiga is an active part of the “I enjoy every single part of
motivations as a team. It’s one of
community at the Kingston being in The KingStones,”
Aiga’s favourite parts.
Learning and Lifestyle hub, and is
she says, explaining that
“I am strong, I can do anything,” about to undertake a guiding role
Kelvin says, giving an example. in their new dance group,
while it’s hard work, it’s also
“That’s how we start all our gigs The KingSteps. Her excitement a really positive experience.
- we get in the circle, and say to shows as she starts to groove “It’s just fun!”
each other ‘We’re the band, and while explaining that they’re in
we’re going to do this 100%!’ It the early stages of auditions, and
doesn’t matter what else happens.” still working out what levels and
styles of dance they’ll be
The KingStones recently travelled
planning for the group.
to the Battle of the Bands event
on the Sunshine Coast, which
was an exciting opportunity
to perform to a crowd. The
KingStones were, of course, a hit
with the crowd.
One Endeavour | 15Imagine what’s possible
Thriving after school
The journey from school to adult life opens a whole parents to co-design a program that was the right fit
new world of opportunities for young people with for him.
disability and their families. It can also present
Both Robert and Anne happily reported earlier this
challenges as well.
year that Jordan’s journey to life after school had
Sometimes, this transition is daunting, as young gone really well.
people navigate what options and supports are
“Jordan was hesitant at the beginning, but then I
available for them to continue to learn, develop life-
started to see all these massive changes in him,”
skills and participant in the community.
Anne says.
Gold Coast parents, Robert and Anne know
this feeling only too well. As their son, Jordan,
“He’s now helping me with things like
approached the end of Year 12 last year, they were doing the shopping and carrying my bags.
feeling very apprehensive about his future. I couldn’t believe it when he grabbed my
“We couldn’t really see that Jordan was going to be
bags off me and started walking out of the
able to continue to do what he had already achieved shopping centre with them over his arm. I
or developed once he left school,” Robert said. never imagined that Jordy would be able
Over the course of Jordan’s last year at school,
to do this.”
staff at Endeavour Foundation’s Labrador Learning To learn more about options after school go to:
and Lifestyle hub collaborated with Jordan and his endeavour.com.au/after-school
16 | One EndeavourImagine what’s possible
Natalie enjoys new found confidence
Baking cupcakes café. She is also preparing to attend a three day, fully
in the kitchen of funded “Summit Camp” later this year, at which she
the café where will continue to test and build her confidence.
she works, Natalie
is a content young
Natalie says she is proud of her
woman with a passion achievements since transitioning
for her job. from school.
In just four months, Natalie has made a dramatic “I was having trouble with VCE in mainstream school.
transformation and overcome personal barriers with I felt extremely pressured and stressed every day,”
the support of SkillsPlus youth education services she said.
in Frankston. “I never wanted to go to school and I suffered from
Earlier this year, Natalie was experiencing heightened depression and anxiety.
anxiety and facial tics as part of Tourette’s Syndrome “SkillsPlus is a relaxed and friendly environment that
and was disengaging from school as a result of their I enjoy attending. Since enrolling, my confidence
rigid approach to her learning. has boosted significantly. I am very grateful to my
Today, she is actively involved in SkillsPlus’ Youth teachers for motivating me to do my best.”
Leadership Program, working part time at a local
Arrow Energy powers
vital community support
Children and young people supported by Endeavour of activities from excursions, to shoebox gardening
Foundation are continuing to reap the rewards of the and visiting the shops for pizza-making ingredients
organisation’s partnership with Arrow Energy, thanks and crafts.
to a range of activities and opportunities.
“The fact that six years later the program
is still going strong, and gets booked out
every holiday period, shows what a vital
and valued service it’s become,” says
Danny Gibbs, Endeavour Foundation
Support Manager.
In Toowoomba, Arrow also supports our SkillUp
program, a job-readiness program for school leavers
and young adults with disability. Skill Up supports
participants to develop skills, build confidence, make
new friends and explore employment opportunities.
Rachael, Mason and Rosemary work together in a tailored In 2017, seven individuals from Dalby participated
team building activity in the program and gained practical skills and work
In 2018, Arrow Energy has continued to support experience in preparation for joining the workforce.
Endeavour Foundation’s activities in the Surat Basin As well as providing a vital link into employment,
like the School Holiday Activity Program (SHAP). Skill Up connects participants to volunteering
A respite care program, SHAP gives children and opportunities in the local community. Many young
parents a chance to do something different and have people have gone on to secure ongoing employment
fun. Participants develop skills while enjoying a range after the program.
One Endeavour | 17Imagine what’s possible
Virtual learning a new reality
Combine education and gaming, types of currency denominations, Commenting on the success
and you get unique learning the different types of bank notes, of the program so far,
experiences for people with knowing how to type in numbers Lawrence Scott, Service
disability. on the ATM machine," Andrew says. Excellence Manager said, “Being
Increasingly common in the world Endeavour Foundation started able to learn and have fun at the
of computer games, Virtual Reality experimenting with VR same time is a win-win. When
(VR) technology is being used by technologies four-years ago we’re excited about an activity,
Endeavour Foundation to create when they collaborated with we’re motivated to engage and
a range of learning experiences the Queensland University learn from it.”
including how to catch a train, of Technology. Since then, To find out more about what people
safely cross the road and use partnerships with Aurizon, think about VR learning go to:
an ATM. Heritage Bank, Transurban and endeavour.com.au/vr-learning
insurance firm XL Catlin have
Each of the scenarios are built
made a broad range of learning
to reflect the local environment,
experiences possible.
so customers will recognise their
local supermarket, ATM or fish The team of educators and
and chip shop. developers behind the innovative
program have also created
Kingston Learning and Lifestyle
learning experiences aimed at
hub Manager, Andrew Chant says
developing employment skills
the VR learning programs provide
including how to be a barista
a safe and quiet environment
and how to navigate a work site
where customers can experience
when there are dangers present
a task in a simulation before
like forklifts. The team are now “I learn about train safety. It is
actually doing it in the real world.
working on a driving simulation, pretty cool. It’s like having a
"When I reflect on our ATM or which is one of the big things dream while I was asleep, it is
banking module, there are a lot young people look for when they so good!”
of peripheral skills our learners leave school and want to move
can develop: recognising different out from the family home. Sam
18 | One EndeavourImagine what’s possible
My Health Record
What you need to know
By the end of January 2019, a My What if I don’t want one?
Health Record will be created for every What about opting out later?
Australian, unless they choose not to have By 31 January 2019, every Australian will get a My
Health Record. However, if you decide you don’t want
one. We asked the Digital Health Agency a record you may cancel it at any time. You can also
what you need to know and what the cancel the record of someone else if you are their
authorised representative. To do this, go to the My
system means for people with disability, Health Record website myhealthrecord.gov.au or
their family and carers. call the My Health Record Helpline on 1800 723 471.
Can I choose someone else to set
What is My Health Record? up and manage my health record?
My Health Record is an online summary of your Yes, you can, but make sure it’s a person who you
key health information, allowing people or their trust with your private medical information – a
authorised representative to control, store, access carer, family member or trusted friend. You can even
and share their medical information. Right now, choose more than one person to be registered on
more than six million Australians already have a My your My Health Record if they require access. Your
Health Record and more than 13,000 healthcare authorised representative can manage your account
organisations are connected – from your local general on your behalf including which details are stored. If
practice and pharmacy to hospitals and specialists. you need to, you can tailor the types of access you
give them and restrict them from making changes to
Is my information safe? your information.
My Health Record was designed with the highest
level of security and privacy to protect your health Who can see the information in
information. In the six years it has been in operation, my health record? Can I choose
My Health Record has never had a security breach.
If you’d like further peace of mind, you can also set
what’s in it?
additional privacy controls including what information You can choose which parts of your record people
gets uploaded and who has access to it. can see and which parts are private. Your healthcare
provider can see the information in your My Health
What are the benefits? Record, unless you choose to restrict their access.
My Health Record also logs any activity so you can
My Health Record will mean you get faster and more
monitor who has seen your information.
comprehensive health care. Anytime you go to a
doctor, therapist, chemist or hospital, they will be How do I access and set up my
able to see the information they need, making your
healthcare faster and more effective. You will have health record?
control over your medical history and can take it with To access a My Health Record go to My Health
you, wherever you go. Record website myhealthrecord.gov.au or call the
My Health Record Helpline on 1800 723 471.
How do I access my health record? When you first log on to your My Health Record
When you have a My Health Record, your health there may be up to two years’ worth of Medicare
information can be viewed securely online, from information there. This may include any doctor visits
anywhere, at any time – even if you move or travel you’ve had or any prescription medicines you’ve
interstate. You can access your health information received from your Pharmacist. If you’d prefer to
from any computer or device that’s connected to keep this information private, you can remove it after
the internet. you log in.
One Endeavour | 19Imagine what’s possible
The art of
inclusion
The Nambour Street Art Festival made a splash on the town’s walls, with a
collaboration from some of the community’s greatest artists.
As part of the vibrant festival, the Shack Community “It’s just over a month until January 1 when the
Centre’s walls were coated in colourful works of art National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) rolls out
by artists from the Nambour Brushers, a program on the Sunshine Coast but we’re already kicking goals
at Endeavour Foundation Nambour Learning and with our programs and community engagement.
Lifestyle hub. Members of the ‘Brushers’ are people
“We’re incredibly grateful to the festival’s organisers
with intellectual disability who enjoy the creative
who supplied the paint for our artists to do this
outlet and a chance to engage with the community.
and for introducing us to someone like Ben Dalzell,
Support Worker Sally Bowling said the artists had a professional artist whose expertise brought the
been “brushing up” for months and were keen to whole thing together.
work with Sunshine Coast street artist Ben Dalzell to
give the iconic community facility a facelift.
“It’s easy to paint people who have a
disability with a broad brush and assume
“The Nambour Brushers is just one of the many
they can’t do certain things but for this
amazing programs offered by Endeavour Foundation
at the Nambour L&L to give the people we support
piece they painted in their own unique
the chance to get out and engage with the local styles and the finished work has heaps
community,” said Sally. of personality,” said Support Worker,
Sally Bowling.
20 | One EndeavourI dreamed big and I won!
Competition winners
The Endeavour Foundation Imagine What’s
Possible competition invited people with
intellectual disability to enter with their
dream experience of a lifetime...
Meet the lucky winners below who are on
their way to living their dream. Thank you to
everyone who entered the first ever Imagine
What’s Possible competition.
Leigh I from Wondai
“I want an award for
school children who
have a disability so
they can know what
it is like to be proud Josh B from Capalaba
of their achievements
and to know what “To put on my work Noel C from Bundaberg
they can accomplish boots and high-vis shirt
and mow the lawn on top “My dream for a long time
amongst their friends.”
of Parliament house. To has been to participate in
be told Well Done!” the Mardi Gras in Sydney
and to enjoy the festival
and parade.”
Thank you to our partners
Proudly supported by
Platinum Partner Community Partners
One Endeavour | 21Fundraising
Rallying
Support
Two years ago Heather it’s almost impossible to get lost. Take on the Great
Livingstone joined the Great
Endeavour Rally for the trip of a
Even if you don’t have phone
signal, you’re always being tracked Endeavour in 2019
lifetime journeying from humble by GPS. You always feel safe Starting in Bundaberg, we’ll
Ipswich to the magnificent Uluru. and supported.” journey into the depths of
She loved it so much that when the Australian Gulf to Julia
she got back home, she took her It’s the community spirit
Creek and onwards to an
whole family along to the closing that means the most to unforgettable sunset in
dinner and they haven’t looked the Livingstones. Karumba, landing in Townsville
back since. eight days later.
“We love being part of the rally
2019 will be the third year that family and attending everyone Together we can raise heaps
Avril and Jimmy – Heather’s else’s fundraising events. We go of dust and vital dollars for
parents – have rallied their way to places you’d never normally people with disability.
across Australia and it certainly go and we get to support small
won’t be the last! communities who open their
“Next year will be our third year doors and welcome us in. It’s
and it’ll be a real family affair. Our just a great way to have fun and
son, Jamie has bought an old rally raise money.”
car with his girlfriend and our “We like to support each other
youngest son Calum is going to because we know the fundraising Karumba Townsville
come along in a support vehicle is going straight to services. We
with Heather.” see where the money goes every
Julia Creek
Avril strongly believes that the day. Heather loves her job at
rally really is for everyone. Wacol. It’s very social, she feels
safe and most importantly she has
“We don’t know anything about Take a look at our
a purpose. Every morning she gets
cars but there are lots of other new website and Bundaberg
up and goes to work just like the become part of the
people who know what to do, rest of the family. She feels part rally family today.
and the army are always there of society.”
to support you. RallySafe means great.endeavour.com.au
22 | One EndeavourJack Barry, a long-time member of Endeavour Foundation, passed away
in Sydney on Monday 3 September, aged 100.
An active and valued member of Endeavour Foundation for over
40 years, Jack held numerous committee positions and gave his time
generously. He served on the Brisbane Branch Management Committee,
the Central Management Committee and on the Board of Directors.
For his exemplary and generous service, Jack was awarded Honorary
Life membership in 2011.
His son Tony attended Buranda Activity Therapy Support Service
where Jack was very active in the transition of the service to become
the Coopers Plains Learning and Lifestyle hub. A teacher in his working
life, Jack co-ordinated the parent support group at Buranda and later
Remembering at Coopers Plains. This evolved into the Southside Support group
which he co-ordinated until he left Brisbane in 2011.
Jack Barry In the early days, Jack was also very vocal in the campaign to have the
unfunded Endeavour Foundation services funded by the government.
He was a prolific letter writer and well known to politicians. Jack also
gave his time to talk with media and politicians, raising awareness of
the need for a National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Get Area Committee
election results
involved
Membership of Endeavour
The 2018 elections of Endeavour Foundation’s ten Area Committees
have been completed. As the number of nominations received did
not exceed the number of positions open for election in each area, all
Foundation provides you with an candidates were appointed, effective 13 August 2018.
opportunity to assess what we
do and offer feedback. We value Here is the list of duly elected Members for the ten Area Committees:
our members’ opinions and we
strive to ensure that our services Brisbane Metropolitan South East Queensland
and supports are continuously Graham Baker Bernie Scobie, OAM
developed and improved. Scott Ellis
South West Queensland
Your membership enables us Central Queensland Diana McKay
to expand and create services Janet Campbell
and policy that have benefits far Sydney
John Leinster
beyond today, so that people with Kathy Breen
disability can live their best life. Far North Queensland Karen White
Bernie Booker
If you’re interested in becoming a Victoria
Iyke Fredericks-Ijeajika
member go to endeavour.com.au/ Keren Stephens
Karl Scholl
membership or contact the
Wide Bay
Company Secretary on Moreton-Sunshine Coast
companysecretary@endeavour. Frank Ekin
Brian Stead
com.au or 07 3908 7211. John Shorten
North Queensland
Kathryn Andrews
If you would like more details regarding these results please email
companysecretary@endeavour.com.au or call 07 3908 7211.
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