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Learning and Lifestyle Hub in Mackay

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Make Your Possibilities a Reality

At Endeavour Foundation, we focus on ability and making things happen. Whether it is learning life skills, living independently, socialising, getting job ready, embracing your interests or trying new experiences, we work with you to make your possibilities a reality.

Together, we’ll co-design your personal learning journey to make sure that it fits your needs and gets you to where you want to be.

The Mackay Learning and Lifestyle Hub offers a variety of spaces and activities to meet everyone’s interests. The hub includes a large kitchen to create delicious meals and learn recipes to take and try at home.

The hub offers key seasonal themed events to celebrate together and monthly discos including an E-board and sound system. 3D printing and VR equipment also form part of the activities in the hub.

Our Calendar

Our Programs

Mackay - Learning and Lifestyle Social engagement
  • Library borrowing and book exchanges
  • ‘Pamper me’ ladies club
  • Karaoke and dance
  • Bingo
  • Music, movies, and games
  • Social BBQ
Mackay - Learning and Lifestyle Health and Fitness
  • Nature and gardening walks
  • Out and about community walks
  • Healthy choice baking
  • Restaurant style cooking
Mackay - Learning and Lifestyle Outcome based learning
  • Thrive learning 
  • VR technology  
  • 3D Printing 
  • iPad access 
  • Media programs
  • Photography
Mackay - Learning and Lifestyle Life SKills
  • Choice and control over healthy eating
  • Pyramid food portioning and sizes
  • Meal preparation
  • Safe food handing and hygiene
Mackay - Learning and Lifestyle Goal based learning
  • Personalised goals to align with NDIS plan and goals 
  • 1:1 reviews and support 
  • Free choice electives 
  • Science learning, experiments and projects
Mackay - Learning and Lifestyle Special Events
  • Seasonal events celebrated throughout the year e.g. Easter, Halloween and Christmas
  • Monthly discos

How Do I Get Started?

Getting started is easy. Get in touch with our friendly team today.

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418 Shakespeare Street, Mackay QLD, 4740

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00am – 4:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am – 4:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am – 4:00pm
Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm
Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
*Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays

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