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Endeavour Foundation is a diverse community organisation working together with people with a disability so that they have real possibilities to live life to the full, whether that means moving into a new home, gaining qualifications that help fulfil individual aspirations or finding a job. Endeavour Foundation currently supports 2,350 employees with a disability; 1,046 people through accommodation support tailored to their individual needs; 736 people to enhance their independence, confidence and interaction skills at our Learning and Lifestyle centres; and more.Endeavour Foundations focus is on supporting people along their journey through:HOME:Endeavour Foundation provides a range of accommodation options to suit your needs, enabling you to make your own choices about how you want to live, who you would like to live with and where you would like to live. Services include 1. Living in your own home with one-on-one support 2. Residential accommodation and 3. Full time in-home support WORK:Work can provide people with a sense of purpose, an opportunity to contribute skills, gain achievement and economic and social participation. As Australias largest employer of people with a disability Endeavour Foundation focus on what people can do their strengths and capabilities and not what they cant. We believe employment services are a critical part of an inclusive, empowering community for people with a disability and provide confidence and self-esteem.SOCIAL & COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION:Being connected to ones communities and social participation contributes to a sense of wellbeing, purpose and quality of life. Endeavour Foundation has many options available to allow people with a disability to try a new activity, make new friends or just to get out and about more. Participants can choose to do more of the things you already enjoy or to get out of their comfort zones and try something new, such as:Joining a social group or other community activity? Learning how to use public transport or to drive? Playing an instrument or singing in a choir? Going to the footy or the movies?Learning social media skills? LIFELONG LEARNING:Endeavour Foundation's origins are in the delivery of learning and development opportunities to people with a disability. Endeavour Foundation offers a range of learning and development options that enable participants to use their skills and strengths including:Literacy and numeracy skillsLife skillsComputer skills and smart technologyBudgeting and money handlingWork readiness and transition, including work placementsNationally recognised training and qualifications.
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Group membership
This charity is part of a group: Endeavour Foundation_ACNC GROUP. Other members of the group include:
Acclaim Apprentices And Trainees Ltd Community Solutions Group Ltd Brace Education Training & Employment Limited Torgas Ltd Endeavour Foundation Skillsplus Ltd
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Name: Home - Supported Independent Living & Specialist Disability Accommodation
URL: https://www.endeavour.com.au/services/home
Classification: Housing for people with disabilities (Human services > Shelter and residential care > Supported housing > Housing for people with disabilities)
Beneficiaries:- Adults - aged 25 to under 65
- Adults - aged 65 and over
- Females
- Males
- People with disabilities
- Youth - 15 to under 25
Name: Work - Supported Employment
URL: https://www.endeavour.com.au/services/work
Classification: Supported employment services (Human services > Job services > Supported employment services )
Beneficiaries:- Adults - aged 25 to under 65
- Females
- Males
- People with disabilities
- Youth - 15 to under 25
Name: Community - Community Participation and Learning & Life Skills Development
URL: https://www.endeavour.com.au/services/learning
Classification: Disability services (Human services > Special population support > Disability services)
Beneficiaries:- Adults - aged 25 to under 65
- Adults - aged 65 and over
- Females
- Males
- People with disabilities
- Youth - 15 to under 25
Name: Community Solutions Group - Employment and Education & Training
URL: https://communitysolutions.org.au/about-us/
Classification: Job training (Economic development > Employment > Job training)
Beneficiaries:- Adults - aged 25 to under 65
- Females
- Males
- Unemployed persons
- Youth - 15 to under 25
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