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2007
Great Endeavour Rally celebrates its 20th Anniversary.
Business Services gain large State Government contracts, packing water timer kits for the Queensland Water Commission and Eat Well/Be Active campaign packages for every Queensland household.
Recycled Clothing Store at Graceville closes after 20 years.
Innisfail Respite Service officially opened by Minister Warren Pitt MP, Minister for Communities, Diability Servcies, Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Partnerships, Seniors and Youth.
Fundraising event Jonah’s Ride breaks a record with a 4,500km bike ride from Perth to the Gold Coast.
Endeavour’s Latch-On service is invited World Down Syndrome Congress in Canada.
New accommodation service in Gympie, ‘Bishop House’, opens.
Endeavour Patron and Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency Quentin Bryce AC presents awards to Endeavour photo competition winners.
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2006
25th Anniversary of Endeavour Foundation.
On 2 February, Endeavour launched the Food Safety Program
Townsville ATSS client Eddie Humphries and Maroochydore Business Service supported employee Henry Evans proudly participated in the prestigious Melbourne 2006 Queens Baton Relay in February.
Cyclone Larry hits - over 40 clients/support workers and 18 staff were affected by the 295 km/ph winds which ripped through northern Queensland, leaving buildings
significantly damaged and locals without access to power or water.
On Tuesday 2 May Endeavour CEO Kelvin Spiller officially opened reSolutions Employment Service’s new office at 1/1 Russell Street Toowoomba.
Innisfail Business Service celebrated the opening of their refurbished and air-conditioned workshop on Friday 12 May, with around 40 guests, including Minister Warren Pitt who officially declared the workshop open.
Endeavour introduces Criminal History Screening to both existing and new employees within Endeavour from 1 July 2006.
Endeavour welcomed a $336,000 funding boost for its Bundaberg In Home Services from the Queensland Government. The recurrent funding, which is part of The Strengthening Non Government Organisation-Sector Capacity initiative, will provide a Drop In Support Service for up to 15 individuals in their own homes.
Cairns Admin Office relocates from McLeod Street into new refurbished facilities adjacent to the Cairns ATSS.
Endeavour has been successful in securing funding for 13 new projects totalling $328,711 from the Gambling Community Benefit Fund in the June 2006 funding round. Bringing the total for this financial year to over $1,100,000 from the Gambling Fund.
Approximately 100 guests packed Schonell House on Tuesday 15 August to officially mark the closing of Endeavour Place, Bowen Hills - more commonly referred to as the Endeavour Head Office.
Organisational Quality Management System introduced.
Her Excellency, Governor of Queensland, Ms Quentin Bryce AC, launched the 2nd Daisy for Disability day at the Windsor Day Centre on Monday 28 August.
Caboolture ATSS held its Official Opening Ceremony on 2 October 2006.
Endeavour holds its annual Art Competition.
Endeavour Patron and Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency Quentin Bryce AC, officially opened Endeavour’s recently relocated Head Office premises, Endeavour House, at a ceremony held on 17 October 2006, with the cutting of a ribbon and the unveiling of the Endeavour Foundation Stone.
On Sunday 3 December Lynxden Residential, a brand new purpose-built home on Wilmington Street, Ayr, was officially opened.
The 2006 Endeavour Annual General Meeting was held at Endeavour House on Wednesday 22 November.
On 9 December 2006 the new Innisfail Respite Service opened its doors and welcomed its first guests, who ranged in ages from 6 years to 65 years.
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2005
Business Services pass audit and achieve compliance with the Disability Employment Standards.
Coopers Plains ATSS held a special event on Friday 17 June to farewell clients who were transferring to their new service provider, Multicap.
Official construction started at the new Caboolture ATSS building site on Hayes Street, Caboolture, with a sod-turning ceremony on 22 July.
On 5 and 7 August Endeavour fare welled clients from Dall House and Clark House in Nambour, to their new service provider, the Cerebral Palsy League.
On 12 August Endeavour clients from Jameson House transferred to their new service provider, the Cerebral Palsy League.
On 23 August Yeerongpilly ATSS stakeholders gathered to say goodbye to Endeavour in preparation for Centacare becoming their new service provider.
Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC, Governor of Queensland and Patron of Endeavour, visited our Kingaroy Business Service on 24 August to launch Endeavour’s first ever Daisy for Disability Day.
Waterford West Residential held a farewell party on 27 August in readiness for its transition to Centacare.
Endeavour Annual General Meeting held on 25 November 2005
On Friday 4 November approximately 175 guests attended the Endeavour Latch-On and Windsor Day Centre Official Opening at the adjoining premises of 72 Blackmore Street and 1 Lane Street in Windsor, Brisbane.
On Thursday 1 December Caloundra ATSS held its farewell ceremony at the Caloundra Powerboat Club.
On Monday 12 December CEO Kelvin Spiller attended Wacol ATSS to farewell clients who were transferring to Centacare.
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2004
New CEO Kelvin Spiller joins Endeavour.
Latch-On® delivered by Endeavour for the first time, after entering into an agreement with University of Queensland to licence the program. A complete classroom resource was set up at the Bowen Hills office.
Endeavour purchases a building at 33 Longland St, Newstead, with intention to relocate Head Office.
Endeavour begins to focus on aged care, with a workshop for staff to explore the issues and gain an understanding of ageing and how best to meet the needs of ageing clients.
A Prime Minister’s Award is received for ‘Excellence in Community Business Partnerships’, recognising the partnership between Northgate Business Service and Bluescope Steel.
An Endeavour Model of the Year competition is held, with more than 100 entrants participating.
Annual AGM held on 26 November, 2004.
Geebung warehouse closes.
Farming ceases at KJJ Dorney Farm in Townsville.
Toowomba farm and nursery closes.
Endeavour ceases services in Mt Isa.
Corporate Services centralises administration.
CEO Kelvin Spiller and Chair Peter Short meet with Minister Warren Pitt MP, Minister for Communities, Disability Services and Seniors, to discuss financial viability of Endeavour, with the Minister promising that no clients in unfunded services would lose services.
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2003
Queensland’s Governor, Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC, accepts invitation to become Endeavour’s patron for her term in office.
Corporate Services is revitalised with a structure change into five departments – Administration & Commercial, Finance, Information Services, Internal Audit and Purchasing/Property.
State Government announces an additional $8.1 million in viability funding.
50th Endeavour Annual General Meeting held on 28 November 2003.
Mackay Business Service receives a Mackay Industry Tourism Award for ‘Excellence in Manufacturing’.
Endeavour celebrated National Carer’s Week in October, with a number of events across Queensland.
Endo’s retail operations receive a positive review from Goodwill International USA.
Endeavour Rally voted ‘Best Queensland Fundraising Event’ by the Fundraising Institute of Australia.
Development of award-winning client accessibility website Jackson.
CHAP (Comprehensive Health Assessment Program) introduced after participating in a trial of the program in conjunction with the Disability Developmental Unit at UQ.
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2001
Centre Based Respite in North Brisbane and case management statewide ceases.
Endeavour recognised as the biggest manufacturer in Queensland by the Queensland Book of Lists.
Endeavour Rally voted ‘Best Queensland Fundraising Event’ by the Fundraising Institute of Australia.
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2000
Lobbying from the Bundaberg Local Parent Consultative group impacted in the cancellation of the final increase in ATSS fees proposed for April this year.
Endeavour to receive an additional 30% of government funding.
Decision to remove Respite rooms in residentials and Case Management as a service.
Specialist Services introduced- providing staff training and support.
Launch of new retail campaign ‘Endo’s smart shopping by Endeavour’.
Statewide Endeavour Doorknock Appeal – as held during the 1980’s and 1990’s
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