9 February 2010
Endeavour rally teams begin
fundraising challenge for 2010
More than 200 intrepid adventurers have already signed up for this year’s
Great Endeavour Rally and are out in their communities raising funds and
publicity for the iconic event.
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28 January 2010
Your chance to make a premier
Brisbane cycling event great – and help
Endeavour, too
Ever wanted to play a key role in a major cycling event?
To be part of the exciting bustle as you marshal elite cyclists for the start,
offering them refreshments and a cheer squad along the route, being there to
see them flash over the finish line?
Well, here’s your chance! And the best part is – you will be helping
Endeavour Foundation support people with a disability.
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15 January 2010
Minister congratulates Bundaberg’s
newest tertiary student
Bundaberg’s newest tertiary student – Daniel Blackhurst – was thrilled to be
personally congratulated on his achievement by the Minister for Disability
Services and Multicultural Affairs, Annastacia Palaszczuk today.
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23 December 2009
Adelaide’s mysterious ‘Mr K’ gets
million dollar Christmas present
An Adelaide man who wants to be identified only as “Mr K” has received the
Christmas present of a lifetime – a million dollar holiday home on
Queensland’s glorious Sunshine Coast.
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21 December 2009
New Zealand grandma gets
Christmas present of her dreams
A New Zealand grandmother of seven has received the Christmas present of
a lifetime – an overseas holiday home.
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17 December 2009
Endeavour volunteers earn national
award for over six decades’ service
Two dedicated Maryborough volunteers with more than six decades of
community service between them have been presented with Federal
Community Service Awards.
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11 December 2009
Trinny & Susannah ‘celebrity style’
up for grabs on eBay
Do you ever watch fascinated while celebrity TV stylists Trinny and Susannah
perform yet another fashion miracle?
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11 December 2009
Swan launches endowment fund,
next step in disability reform
The launch today of Endeavour Foundation’s perpetual endowment fund by
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan is the next step in a much-needed reform of
the exponentially growing disability services sector.
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1 November 2009
Welcome to Endeavour Foundation Industries Sydney
Endeavour Foundation has welcomed more than 500 supported employees and 50 support staff from the former Cumberland Industries, based in the western suburbs of Sydney.
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12 October 2009
Green charcoal helps save planet and jobs of people with a disability
In a case of Back to the Future, an ancient product has been given a modern tweak to offer a solution for the future of the planet.
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18 September 2009
People with a disability sing with one voice while wheelies dance
People with all types of disability today shared their achievements and stories with the community at a free, fun event — Celebrating Abilities Day.
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12 September 2009
Endeavour partners Stanthorpe community in major eco project
People with a disability are helping the Stanthorpe community reduce their impact on the environment, in an innovative partnership with the Southern Downs Regional Council.
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8 September 2009
Youth with intellectual disability rejoice as program saved
A unique educational program which assists young people with an intellectual disability to lead meaningful lives has had a shaky future secured for at least
another year.
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8 September 2009
Springtime of dreams for winners of luxury Redland Bay prize home
As flowers blossomed with the coming of spring, so did the dreams of Paul
and Colleen of Forest Lake when they won the $794,012 Endeavour
Foundation Prize Home at Redland Bay.
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3 September 2009
Endeavour saves 580 jobs for
people with a disability in Sydney’s west
Endeavour Foundation has saved the jobs of 580 people with a disability in
Sydney’s western suburbs, jobs that have been hanging in the balance since
Cumberland Industries went into receivership in May.
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1 September 2009
New facility offers Cairns food manufacturers a competitive edge
Endeavour Foundation Industries can now provide a competitive edge for Cairns companies involved in food manufacturing with local manufacturer CurryZ one of the first on board.
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27 August 2009
Celebrate green thumbs of people with a disability at Roma open day
The Roma community is invited to celebrate the achievements of local people in making their town a greener and more beautiful place at an open day on Sunday, 13 September from 10:30am to 2:30pm at Roma Community Garden.
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24 August 2009
Endeavour's Kingaroy Kitchen best by a country mile
Endeavour seems to have literally discovered the recipe for success!
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20 August 2009
New Lawnton respite centre to take pressure off older carers
Looking after a loved one with a disability is not an easy task and one that
only becomes harder over time, as both carer and family member age and
require more and more support.
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10 August 2009
Wacol business growth creates
30 more jobs, better opportunities
The western Brisbane suburb of Wacol has thumbed its nose at the country’s
economic woes, creating demand for an additional 30 supported employees at
the Endeavour business service in Wacol.
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24 July 2009
Great Endeavour sets record
The 22nd annual Great Endeavour Rally which rolled into Townsville on 24
July covered in dust and cheered on by thousands of spectators is being
hailed as the best ever.
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23 July 2009
Great Endeavour Rally on final
leg of 5,000-kilometre journey!
The race is on for entrants to be the first across the line in tomorrow finish line, in Townsville. After covering almost 5,000-kilometre adventure, it is now the time to get behind your local Great Endeavour rally entrants as they drive across the finish line.
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17 July 2009
Critical road accident affects rally
At approximately 10am this morning in North Queensland on the Kennedy Highway, approximately 50 km outside Undara National Park, west of Cairns, emergency crews were called to attend a serious motor vehicle accident.
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15 July 2009
Great Endeavour rally flags off in style
Great Endeavour rally entrants are being flagged away by Endeavours Chairman of the Board of Directors, Grant Murdoch.
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25 June 2009
Intrepid Great Endeavour rallyists
prepare to hit the road in FNQ
With just two weeks to go before they are flagged away, entrants in the Great
Endeavour rally are making final preparations to their vehicles – and
themselves – to face the gruelling 5,000-kilometre adventure.
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25 June 2009
Sunshine Coast welcomes two
more luxury Prize Home winners
The Sunshine Coast Hinterland is filling up with winners of Endeavour Prize
Homes as they move into their luxurious new houses.
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25 June 2009
Endeavour service renamed in
honour of Eva Mussett
Mackay woman Eva Mussett has been recognised by Endeavour Foundation,
which has renamed its local Learning and Lifestyle centre – formerly known
as the Kewarra Adult Training and Support Service – in her honour.
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22 June 2009
New equipment at Endeavour
finishes smoothly on the pallet
New equipment installed recently at Endeavour Industries in Mackay has
dramatically increased the facility’s productivity, enabling it to supply timber
pallets to mining and engineering operations across the State.
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17 June 2009
NQ Cowboys give local Great
Endeavour rally crew a hand
One of Queensland’s largest not-for-profit organisations, Endeavour
Foundation, has described Budget announcements for the sector as “a little
disappointing”, saying a larger spend would have been an investment in jobs.
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16 June 2009
Greater community spending could
have created more jobs: Endeavour
One of Queensland’s largest not-for-profit organisations, Endeavour
Foundation, has described Budget announcements for the sector as “a little
disappointing”, saying a larger spend would have been an investment in jobs.
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4 June 2009
Capalaba store to spearhead the
enhanced ‘op shop’ experience
The new breed of second-hand clothing stores designed to enhance the
experience of the growing numbers of op shoppers, has been unveiled in
Capalaba.
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2 June 2009
Transport industry moves
mountains for Endeavour
Some of the road transport industry’s leading – or should that be head –
lights have joined forces to raise $80,000 for Endeavour Foundation.
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1 June 2009
End the financial year with the Joy of Giving - and a tax deduction
From time immemorial, generous people have reached out to help those
without the means to help themselves and have in turn experienced the
unique joy of giving, a feeling of pride and satisfaction in having helped make
the world a better place.
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13 May 2009
Trailer auction expected to raise $80,000 for Endeavour
A trailer being auctioned by Great Endeavour Rally entrant Lionel Moore is expected to raise an incredible $80,000 for Endeavour Foundation.
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8 May 2009
Recycled books appealing to environment - and Endeavour
Most booklovers have so many volumes on their shelves that they have to
clear a space before they can buy the latest best seller.
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8 May 2009
Endeavour builds vital components for Callide power station overhaul
Endeavour Foundation supported employees in central Queensland have
turned 61 kilometres of wire and 11 tonnes of plastic into new parts for the
Callide Power Station’s iconic cooling tower.
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24 March 2009
Cannonball a blast for 3,000 klicks
from Toowoomba to Tassie
Twenty Queensland daredevils are this week preparing to put themselves and
their dirtbikes on the line to raise funds for Endeavour Foundation.
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23 March 2009
Endeavour Foundation exports 50 years of charity expertise
They say that charity begins at home but after doing that for over 50 years, leading disability services provider Endeavour Foundation is now offering its
world best practice expertise to help people overseas.
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20 March 2009
Companies donate nearly $60,000
to help Endeavour help Ingham
A host of companies including Aussie icons like King Gee and Titan Sheds
teamed up to donate almost $60,000 of vital supplies in support of
Endeavour’s Ingham Flood Appeal.
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17 March 2009
Up the creek without a rally car
If you’ve ever wanted to experience the thrills of a cross-country car rally but
aren’t so keen on the spills, then the forthcoming Mini Endeavour Rally might
be right up your alley – or should that be creek.
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6 March 2009
Charity movie night raises $4,000 - as well as awareness of Endeavour
A charity movie night hosted by Miss World entrant Maddison Carter featuring
a preview of Renee Zellweger movie New in Town has raised $4,000 for
Endeavour Foundation.
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24 February 2009
International League star helps
kick off footy boot donation for Kinglake
They may not play QUITE the right type of footy, but Gladstone’s own State of
Origin and International Rugby League Star Jason Hetherington has helped
Endeavour Foundation kick off a donation for survivors of the bushfires in
Kinglake, Victoria.
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24 February 2009
Endeavour seeks support after helping Ingham flood victims
Endeavour Foundation has appealed for
community support after taking a leading role in assisting flood-affected
Ingham people to get back on their feet.
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18 February 2009
Education program for youth with
an intellectual disability in doubt
A program which assists young people with an intellectual disability to enter
the workforce and lead meaningful lives is under threat due to the State
Government’s reluctance to fund the program.
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11 February 2009
Endeavour calls on 'spirit of mateship' for Sunday's doorknock
The one positive to come out of disasters like those currently affecting the
north and south of the country is to reinvigorate our spirit of mateship and
generosity to help out fellow Australians in need.
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02 February 2009
Endeavour Foundation appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Experienced business executive David Barbagallo has been appointed by Endeavour Foundation as its new Chief Executive Officer to drive the leading disability services provider into its next phase of growth.
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13 January 2009
Endeavour Foundation backs Federal volunteering
Endeavour Foundation has wholeheartedly endorsed the Federal Government’s plan to allow students to reduce their HECS debt by doing volunteer work.
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13 January 2009
Disability no barrier to boogie in
Bundy at Endeavour dance parties
Anyone in Bundaberg who loves to boogie and won’t let disability get in the
way should bust a move and get along to The Endeavour Foundation’s Friday
night dance parties.
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12 January 2009
Prize Home entrants lured by Sunshine Coast tree change
The lure of the Sunshine Coast hinterland for city dwellers in search of a tree
change is still on the rise, if the growing popularity of the Endeavour Prize
Homes in the area is any indication.
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19 December 2008
Miss World entrant proves that recycling is the future of fashion
An entrant in Miss World Queensland has proven that recycling is the way of the future – even when it comes to fashion.
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12 December 2008
$250K food packaging facility adds value to Darling Downs growers, businesses
A nationally accredited $250,000 packaging facility opened today in Toowoomba will allow food producers and manufacturers in the Darling Downs region to add significant value to their bottom lines.
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