2006 Celebrations

The Launch

Endeavour's annual, state-wide celebration of the lives and achievements of people with a disability was held on the first day of Spring, 1 September, 2006.

Her Excellency, Ms Quentin Bryce AC, launched the day at the Windsor Day Centre on Monday 28 August.

Over 80 guests and key dignitaries, including Lady Mayoress Mrs Lisa Newman and Mrs Desley Scott MP (representing the Premier), attended the function.

A tour of both the Day Centre and Latch-On facilities gave clients and Latch-On students the opportunity to showcase some of their personal projects.

In true Daisy for Disability Day tradition, Ms Bryce and Windsor Day Centre client Andrew O'Sullivan planted a daisy bush in the front garden of the service.

The following Friday, Endeavour services around the State met up to the Governor's promise of a fun and rewarding day; following is a sample of events.

The Day

More than 20 Endeavour services participated on the day, firmly establising Endeavour’s own annual ‘day’ as a successful State-wide fundraising event, uniting Endeavour stakeholders with the opportunity to celebrate the abilities of the 3,000 Queenslanders with a disability that Endeavour supports.

Buranda
Approximately 90 people, including Logan City Mayor Graham Able, (pictured right) Counciller Peter Collins, Endeavour CEO Kelvin Spiller and General Manager Disability Services Margaret Dalton attended an event held at South Brisbane, organised by Senior Service Manager Post School Services Angela Jarret, from Buranda's Admin Office.

50 clients, including those from Post School Services, Lifestyle, Aged Care, Rosedale St Day Centre, Alexandra Hills Day Centre, and Kingston Day Centre,16 support workers, and several other Endeavour staff members gathered to enjoy live music, sporting activities and a sausage sizzle.

"Clients and staff had a very enjoyable day," said event organiser and Post School Services Senior Service Manager Angela Jarrett. "Everyone shared in the activities, and we were surprised by Mr Able, who pledged $300 from his budget to go towards SEQ Areas Daisy for Disability Celebrations 2007."  "I'd also like to than local businesses who donated $1500 woth of goods which we used as prizes for the day."

Kingaroy Business Service
Kingaroy Business Service parents, carers, friends, staff and supported employee celebrated the Daisy for Disability Day with Lady Florence Bjelke-Peterson, who presented certificates to staff and spoke of the fine work the Kingaroy supported employees do.

Ipswich Business Service
The Ipswich Mayor, Mr Paul Pisasale, presented awards to staff before honing his shovelling skills under the watchful eye of the 'saw dust crew' and Rachel Nolan, MP for Ipswich. Local Council Member Trevor Nardi took a tour of the Service, then everyone stopped for lunch and a game of cricket. Approximately 38 visitors attended and left enlightened and impressed.

Cairns Business Service
192 people attended the Cairns BS celebrations, including The Honourable Warren Pitt MP ( Minister for Disability), The Honourable Desley Boyle MP, Councillor Terry James Deputy Mayor of Cairns, Nick Mackie President of the Rotary Club Cairns, Alex Field Outbound Logistics Manager Qantas Airways - Sydney, Andrew Donne General Manager Endeavour, 63 clients, approximately 90 family members, and other guests from Qantas, Ergon Energy, Cairns City Council, Cairns Base Hospital, Cairns Convention Centre, Rights in Action advocacy group, Centrelink, Qld Police , local schools, Ramp Recyclers, and more.

Dignitaries presented numerous awards before guests enjoyed morning tea and a tour of the facility.