Community & Business
19 October, 2023
Mareeba social enterprise backs Brad’s licence to lift
BRAD has made an important life decision – it’s time to get in the driver’s seat.
Luckily, he has the support of staff and friends at Endeavour Foundation’s Mareeba social enterprise, who are backing him all the way.
“I’ve been with Endeavour Foundation for a long time, and I just feel like going for it,” said Brad, who is determined to get his forklift driver’s licence and progress in his career.
“I like to help the other guys, so if one of our usual forklift drivers got sick I could do it.”
Endeavour Foundation's Mareeba social enterprise has been operational since 1983, employing people with disability in roles ranging from mattress dismantling to clothing recycling.
"Brad is an all-rounder who quickly adapts to new tasks. He’s my eyes and ears on the floor," said Sue Wood, Production Manager at the enterprise.
"You just ask Brad to do something, and he’ll pick it up straight away," Sue adds, "Once Brad gets the forklift license, we're hoping we will get the authority for Brad to use our vehicles as a learner driver. So that'll be exciting.”
For both Brad and those around him, this time marks an exciting new chapter in his life, filled with new possibilities and opportunities.
Endeavour Foundation is committed to providing meaningful employment and training for NDIS participants in the Mareeba community.
Endeavour Foundation's Mareeba social enterprise are actively seeking partnerships with local businesses that want tailored business solutions while creating new opportunities for people with disability.
For those inspired by Brad, mark your calendar for Endeavour Foundation's upcoming Employment Showcase where you can learn more.
The Employment Showcase is on Wednesday 1 November from 11am to 1pm at 13 Cobra Road, Mareeba.
For more information, email Josh.VandenDriesen@endeavour.com.au or phone 0418 775 883.
