Help Enterprises in Eagle Farm, Queensland, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Help Enterprises

Locality: Eagle Farm, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3868 1765

Address: 520 Curtin Avenue East 4009 Eagle Farm, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.helpenterprises.com.au/

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25.01.2022 "If you can do it in medicine, there's no reason you can't do it elsewhere." - Dr Dinesh Palipana on Inclusive Employment. A segment from our latest #HelpingSpaceBlog, click here for the full story --> https://bit.ly/3k2WNwZ #inclusion #disabilityemployment #disabilitysupport #diversity

25.01.2022 Today is #RUOKDay. 2020 has been a challenging year for us all and highlighted the importance of staying connected with friends, family and work mates. Remember to set aside time for self-care and check in with your loved ones. A conversation can make all the difference.

25.01.2022 Thanks to the Hon. Shannon Fentiman MP for coming along to our Eagle Farm site to see what it is we do here to support people with disability into meaningful employment.

25.01.2022 Thanks to Councillor Kim Marx for the funding of a new Ping Pong table at our Sunnybank Hub. We're looking forward to running our first ever Round Robin tournament!

24.01.2022 Our Give It A Shot Tennis project was proudly funded by a Healthy and Physical Activity Grant Program grant from Brisbane City Council. Participants at Mitchelton HUB have enjoyed some superb coaching from the team at TennisGear and can't wait to get back on the court!

24.01.2022 Looking to free up some space in your Garage and support a good cause? GarageSafe over-bonnet storage units are made of rust-resistant aluminium and start from just $1950. Your purchase directly supports the employment of people with disability! Find out more now here: https://bit.ly/3jRPety... All units are #AustralianMade in our Brisbane social enterprise with free delivery to the Brisbane Metro area. #ReclaimYourSpace #socialprocurement

24.01.2022 Looking for a way to get involved for #DisabilityActionWeek? Volunteer your time to help children with disability during horse-riding sessions as well as other odd-jobs around the McIntyre Centre! Click here for eligibility requirements and to register your interest --> https://bit.ly/35FhLOy

24.01.2022 Were working hard to find new ways to support people with disability. Alongside our other online services were happy to announce Macs Farm Online an opportunity for new and existing customers to access meaningful services from the McIntyre Centre! Find out more here --> https://okt.to/pqwjzA

24.01.2022 Have you visited our social enterprise cafe Fison Food Factory? They've introduced a new corner with a 'help yourself' water station and some fun, historical B&W photographs of our original supported workplace for people with disability. Show your support for social enterprise by liking and following them! 293 Fison Avenue East, Eagle Farm

24.01.2022 Having tried traditional employment pathways, Jackson and his mum Kathy went searching for an alternative supported work environment where Jackson could reach his full potential. Kathy's biggest priority was finding a workplace where Jackson could develop new skills and feel like a valued member of the team. HELP Manufacturing gave Jackson the opportunity to learn on the job, with a goal of one day becoming a welder. Since starting in late 2020, Jackson has had hands on wel...ding experience and has also learnt to drive a forklift (among many other new tasks!) Jackson enjoys being a part of a positive and inclusive workplace where he feels comfortable asking questions and being himself. We're excited to see what the future has in store for Jackson! If you'd like to learn more about Supported Employment at HELP, visit: https://bit.ly/3mFHFrU

23.01.2022 Seriously groovy stairs to brighten up our Help Disability Care Hub at Ascot. Here’s the team making a fun day of it, including a quick trip to Bunnings to pick out the colours!

23.01.2022 Travels to Chang Mai, building an orphanage and meeting a doctor with quadriplegia. Find out how all of these relate to Diversity and Inclusion for people with disability in the latest #HelpingSpaceBlog #inclusion #disabilityemployment #disabilitysupport #diversity

23.01.2022 Our ‘Give It A Shot’ Tennis project was proudly funded by a Healthy and Physical Activity Grant Program grant from Brisbane City Council. Participants at Mitchelton HUB have enjoyed some superb coaching from the team at TennisGear and can't wait to get back on the court!

22.01.2022 Meet Prema & Linda, two of our amazing Employment Support Officers. They work with our team of supported employees at Eagle Farm to make sure everyone feels safe and supported on the job. But it's not just all work and no play! Prema and Linda also like to add a little spice to the work day with the occasional dance party, and sometimes even a bit of karaoke... To find out how you can become a supported employee at HELP go to: https://bit.ly/3wgwiLA

22.01.2022 Meet Kenny, one of GarageSafe's skilled team members. Kenny is a qualified supported employee and one of the GarageSafe Guardians at Help Enterprises. Our over-bonnet storage units are what they are because of Kenny.

21.01.2022 Our Eagle Farm staff and supported employees observing a one-minute silence for Remembrance Day. Lest we forget. #RememberToRemember #RemembranceDay2020 #LestWeForget

21.01.2022 Our participants at the Wynnum HUB have been caring for the local shopping centre plants since 2015! The start of COVID saw the plants come back to the HUB for daily watering. Now with restrictions easing, they've made their way back into the planters at the shopping centre!

20.01.2022 We are excited to announce the McIntyre Centre is offering Eagala model facilitated interventions under the NDIS for those who are eligible. Eagala uses a ground based, team approach with no riding involved. Find out more today https://bit.ly/35KX2ZM #eagala #equineassistedtherapy

20.01.2022 Thank you to those who visited our Eagle Farm social enterprises today on the Brisbane Social Enterprise Bus Tour. We hope you found the tour educational and look forward to seeing more passionate people taking an interest in the social enterprise space.

20.01.2022 REGISTER NOW We are seeking people who would feel comfortable to share their lived experiences of how mental illness, problematic alcohol, other drugs and/or suicide has impacted their employment. Participants are paid for their time, with lunch provided. Join us to help inform mentally healthy workplaces in Queensland. See event link for more info: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/exploring-mental-health-liv

20.01.2022 Well done Keiran and Jay for competing in the 4th Special Needs Powerlifting Flying Kiwi Cup 2020 in Brisbane. Trainer Michael Adams, from Flying Kiwi Fitness has a passion to improve the lifestyle and health of every child with disability. Thanks to Neil Jose Photography who took some fantastic photos of such a great event. A great job to everyone involved!

20.01.2022 Today at Eagle Farm, we had our very own mini-Ekka #StrawberrySundae experience thanks to The Common Good Au! With the Ekka cancelled this year, many of our Supported Employees who normally attend were understandably disappointed. The team are usually busy packing show bags leading up to this time of year. All proceeds from the purchase of the Strawberry Sundae kits go directly towards funding critical, life-saving medical research. #eatqld #medicalresearch

20.01.2022 Almost graduation time already! Term 4 is underway and #schoolleavers with disability will soon be moving out into the wide world of employment. Our School Leaver Employment Support (SLES) program is designed to make the transition easier. If you're looking for extra support after school ends, find out more here: https://bit.ly/310u8la

19.01.2022 You might have seen our vehicles displaying beautiful reflections of culture, but do you know the story behind the artwork? 'Kabora' - A story of connection and belonging through the dreaming of the rainbow serpent, the land and natural law (lore). This amazing painting by artist Dean John Tyson was commissioned in recognition of 'National Reconciliation Week' 2019.... Read more about the artwork in this weeks #HelpingSpaceBlog: https://bit.ly/3lhqBXJ #NAIDOC2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

19.01.2022 The 2019 Hyman’s Charity Lunch hosted by Brisbane's Hilton Hotel, with special host Leisa Goddard talking to Rugby League legends, Justin Hodges and Billy Moore.

19.01.2022 NEW BLOG! "These walls, instead of being a barrier for progress, seem to be an exercise in strength and determination, an exercise all too familiar for these young adults." HELP School Leaver Employment Support (SLES) Coach, Scott McHardy. Hear from Scott about how his SLES participants have been setting the example during the pandemic in the first ever #HelpingSpaceBlog blog! #disabilitysupport #SLES

19.01.2022 Don't forget you can join sessions now at the McIntyre Centre. We are offering Eagala model facilitated interventions under the NDIS for those who are eligible. Eagala uses a ground based, team approach with no riding involved. Find out more today https://bit.ly/35KX2ZM

19.01.2022 Last week, we welcomed The Hon Coralee O'Rourke MP - Minister for Communities and Minister for Disability Services and Seniors along with Assistant Director-General Max Wise to HELP's Eagle Farm facility to showcase what we do. Thank you for visiting.

19.01.2022 From everyone at HELP, our social enterprise businesses, employment services and disability care - we wish you a Merry Christmas!

18.01.2022 Defence Australia opened Defence bases from Brisbane to Adelaide to provide temporary transit accommodation and support arrangements for those impacted by the devastating bushfires. The DAAP Supported Employment team working out of Gallipoli Barracks (as part of our joint partnership with Defence) helped Spotless Group prepare this accommodation with welcome packs of personal items along with other room furnishings. A worthy community effort in times of hardship for our fellow Australians.

18.01.2022 It's Social Inclusion Week and we've been saving some photos for the occasion! The Defence Administrative Assistance Program (DAAP) team were invited to visit 1QSN to check out the Jets. They were so grateful to have their hard work rewarded! DAAP provide people with disability the opportunity to engage in meaningful work with Defence and enhance Defence capability.... #socialinclusion #SIW20 #disability #inclusion #disabilitysupport

18.01.2022 It's 'International Day of People with Disability' and we're celebrating the abilities of our co-workers and the people with disability we support. They are artists, Olympic gold medallists, movie stars, coffee-enthusiasts, weight lifters, music producers, marathon runners, knitters, make-up artists, gardeners, ribbon dancers, welders, performers, personal trainers, DJs, aviation enthusiasts and sports fans. People with disability are our colleagues, friends and family and we...'re proud be a part of a community so full of personality, creativity and passion. #IDPWD2020 #IDPWD #Disability #Inclusion

18.01.2022 We've had the privilege of working alongside so many incredible advocates in the #disabilitycommunity. Today we add Dr Dinesh Palipana's story to 'Our Stories' series in the hope that his message provides some insight for others with #disability looking for meaningful work. Read more about Dinesh in the #HelpingSpaceBlog here --> https://bit.ly/3k2WNwZ See 'Our Stories' here --> https://bit.ly/3mgpOY1... #disabilitysupport #inclusion #diversity #disabilityemployment

18.01.2022 We’re working hard to find new ways to support people with disability. Alongside our other online services we’re happy to announce ‘Mac’s Farm Online’ an opportunity for new and existing customers to access meaningful services from the McIntyre Centre! Find out more here --> https://okt.to/pqwjzA

17.01.2022 We don't mind being in the dog house when it looks this good! Our manufacturing team is so proud to be working with Made By Pen and designer Michael Ong to make these stylish homes for our furry friends. To find out more about HELP Manufacturing go to https://bit.ly/3mzOviS

17.01.2022 Autism CRC have developed a tool for people with disability wanting to discover their career path. We've been testing the waters of the #myWAYEmployability tool and are keen to begin trialling it with some of our School Leaver Employment Support (SLES under NDIS) and Disability Employment Support (DES) job seekers! Find out more about our employment services here --> https://bit.ly/3hh1VM4

17.01.2022 It's been a privilege getting to know Dinesh and we're excited to share more of his story. If you're interested in hearing more, he was featured on ABC Conversations discussing quadriplegia and how it pushed him to pursue a career as a doctor. #inclusion #disabilitysupport #disabilityemployment #inclusionmatters #spinalcordinjuryawarenessweek

17.01.2022 Someone in the Eagle Farm business precinct has good karma coming their way. Yesterday a mystery customer of our #socialenterprise cafe, Fison Food Factory, shouted 10 coffees to surprise our employees with #disability as they arrived for work this morning. The smiles on their faces were beautiful. Whoever you are, thank you. #payitforward #disabilitysupport #kindness

17.01.2022 We're doing everything we can to support Alex's dream of becoming a support worker. As part of the School Leaver Employment Support (SLES) program, Alex has opportunities to build his skills and experience with his coach by his side. We're so proud of how far he's come in his journey, his confidence speaks for itself! Find out more about the SLES program here: https://bit.ly/310u8la

16.01.2022 VEGEPOD Presenting our coolest new addition at HELP's Mitchelton Hub. Thanks to a very generous donor, we had the best time assembling this and are now waiting (patiently) for delicious and healthy produce to use in our Hub cafe.

15.01.2022 We are proud to announce The Mcintyre Centre is offering #Eagala. An Equine Assisted therapy using horses and their special intuition for helping you heal. To find out more please visit us here at https://bit.ly/35KX2ZM

15.01.2022 It was a pleasure to welcome Peta Dampney, Principal Trainer at From Me to You and Instructor Development Advisor at Mental Health First Aid Australia to our Eagle Farm headquarters yesterday. Peta will be facilitating the MHFA workshops for 50 staff members across 5 nominated organisations to become our 'Champions of Change'. The role of these champions will be to support people with lived experience of mental health challenges in the workplace with the end goal of reducing ...stigma and promoting mentally healthy practices. #mentalhealth #StressAwarenessDay #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #wellbeing

15.01.2022 Eagala is the global standard for equine assisted psychotherapy and personal development now at The McIntyre Centre. Running sessions now. For more information please visit us at https://bit.ly/35KX2ZM

15.01.2022 The 2019 Hymans Charity Lunch hosted by Brisbane's Hilton Hotel, with special host Leisa Goddard talking to Rugby League legends, Justin Hodges and Billy Moore.

14.01.2022 PLEASE VOTE! We're so pleased to announce that Fison Food Factory has been awarded $5K for new kitchen equipment from Ergon Energy & Energex Community Fund! We're also up for a 'People's Choice Award' - with your chance to help us secure an extra $5K for more equipment and training our employees with disability in the cafe! You need to click the from this link for your vote to count! --> https://okt.to/zU8opM

14.01.2022 Our last 'Hawaiian Disco Night' was a stand out event - with over 50 people in attendance it was our largest disco to date. Lovely to see some new faces!

14.01.2022 Thank you Lord Mayor's Charitable Trust - here's our McIntyre Centre Manager Tony at the March 2020 presentation. With this funding, we'll be purchasing a sound system to increase safety and communication during our equine-assisted therapy programs while also enhancing lessons through the addition of music.

13.01.2022 Meet Jackson, one of HELP's manufacturing team members for GarageSafe. There are those that care about your valuables and quality made products. Jackson is one of them. Find out more about the team and GarageSafe over-bonnet storage units now https://bit.ly/34gjpVT

13.01.2022 Check out the new #pingpong tables in the lunch areas for our Supported Employees with #disability at our Eagle Farm site thanks to Cr David McLachlan! While they haven't seen much action yet, we're excited to get a Round Robin started when it's safe to do so. #inclusion #disabilitysupport #disabilityemployment #inclusionmatters

13.01.2022 There's no such thing as a boring day at the office for supported employees Michael and Jayden! The guys took a break from their busy day to meet Penny (the official Heavy Transport Unit mascot) at the RAAF Base Amberley.

12.01.2022 In recognition of the upcoming #SpinalCordInjuryAwarenessWeek we're sharing Dr Dinesh Palipana's incredible story after a life changing car accident. Dr Palipana works at the Gold Coast University Hospital - GCUH where he treats patients with an empathy and understanding that goes beyond his injury. #inclusion #disabilitysupport #disabilityemployment #inclusionmatters

11.01.2022 It's #DisabilityActionWeek! Everyone benefits from an inclusive community. The theme this year is 'Access-ability making things better for everyone. Make sure to have your say on the National Disability Strategy before September 30. View the strategy position paper and provide your feedback here --> https://bit.ly/2FlH3WJ #disability #queensland #gettingthingsdone

11.01.2022 STORY SHARE For the past two years our Defence Administrative Assistance Program (DAAP) at Amberley has been assisting E&IG CSC Customer Service Centre, with the collection of bottle caps to donate to the local council that turn them into things such as prosthetics. In the picture, we would like to say a big thank you to Nicole, Patrisha and Melanie for the opportunity to be part of this community initiative. We continue to collect and drop off these caps and enjoy the inclusiveness we feel letting us join in.

10.01.2022 What an adventure! As part of Catrin's Creative Industries activities, she was out with her Inclusive Employment Supports Coach taking photos and decided to stop by the Brisbane Broncos training ground. After seeing Catrin watching the team train, the coach brought one of the balls over and invited her to meet a few players and have it signed! A big thank you to the Brisbane Broncos!

10.01.2022 Meet Chris, our GarageSafe Guardian who prides himself in the quality products he makes in manufacturing for those value Australian made products with care. find out more about GarageSafe over-bonnet storage units here https://bit.ly/34gjpVT

10.01.2022 We love this verse from 'We Do These Things Because We Can' written by our Anonymous Poet at HELP. With persons and skills so varied and vast, People with disabilities" cannot be typecast. We do these things because we can,... We all play a part in HELP’s greater plan. We do these things because we can, Like climbing the mountain ‘because it is there!’ Visit today's #HelpingSpaceBlog to read the full poem written for 'International Day of People with Disability'! #IDPWD2020 #IDPWD #Disability #Inclusion

10.01.2022 HELP's Geebung Hub has a new sensory room! Generously funded through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund - this room will be available to local schools and our participants across all sites. Our lovely grant wordsmith, Elaine, was so passionate about this project that she had to try it out for herself.

10.01.2022 A flashback album collection of various Help Disability Care Christmas activities in 2019. Includes the Supported Independent Living (SILS) crew, Mitchelton Hub and our Townsville DAAP Team.

09.01.2022 Dr Dinesh Palipana works at the Gold Coast University Hospital - GCUH and has a unique insight on life before and after acquiring a #disability. Hear how he overcame his barriers to become the first ever doctor in Australia with a #spinalcordinjury. More about Dinesh soon over at the #HelpingSpaceBlog here --> https://www.helpenterprises.com.au/page/news-and-media/blog #disabilitysupport #disabilityemployment #inclusionanddiversity #SpinalCordInjuryAwarenessWeek

08.01.2022 Looking for a little New Years' inspiration? Help Disability Care has been working on their 2020 Vision & Memories Photo Wall at Mitchelton Hub. It's looking great, thanks for sharing

08.01.2022 Introducing... the beautiful Benson, who has now joined the McIntyre Centre as a direct result of the generosity shown by those who donated to Siobhan's 'Hike For Health'. Thanks to those donations Benson was purchased, along with his saddle, vet check, feed and all other items he needs to provide life-changing therapeutic work to hundreds of people with disability. If you would like to make an ongoing or a one off donation to continue supporting Benson and his equine friends you can always do so here --> https://www.helpenterprises.com.au/page/get-involved/donate

08.01.2022 We're highlighting the achievements of Dr Dinesh Palipana for #SpinalCordInjuryAwarenessWeek. Through his organisation @DoctorsWithDisabilitiesAus, Dinesh is working toward more inclusive employment outcomes for those with different physical capacities and is also a member of the scientific committee at the Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation, dedicated to curing paralysis for all. #inclusion #disabilitysupport #disabilityemployment #inclusionmatters

08.01.2022 It takes an enormous amount of courage to participate in an activity that requires so much honesty and vulnerability. We'd like to thank the participants of the 'Lived Experience Forums' for using their voices to help inform best-practice mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. The #ChampionsOfChange project will help to educate 50 staff members across 5 nominated organisations to better support people with mental health challenges.... #mentalhealth #wellbeing #workplacehealth #mentalhealthawareness

07.01.2022 Meet Albert, one of GarageSafe's valued manufacturers employed at Eagle Farm for over 15 years. Albert's craftsmanship and expertise are second to none. Find out more about the GarageSafe team and over-bonnet storage units https://bit.ly/34gjpVT

07.01.2022 A special moment from our first ever Mental Health Day livestream in October. Nick, a HELP supported employee with disability, took our Group Chief Executive, Denver Fresser through a breathing exercise. Belinda Smith, our General Manager of Health and Wellbeing Services, led this demonstration to illustrate that anyone can work on coping strategies to reduce stress and anxiety in the workplace.... #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #wellbeing

07.01.2022 Jackson has found his home in Help Manufacturing as one of our #supportedemployees and #GarageSafe team members who assemble over-bonnet storage units. Finding employment in these times is difficult and for those with disability a great challenge but Jackson and mum, Kathy were determined to pursue his dreams to learn welding and that's just what he's doing now. Watch his encouraging story here.

05.01.2022 The timing is right for inclusive workplaces. The ongoing pandemic has brought with it flexible work arrangements. Hear from Dr Dinesh Palipana on how he's been driving change toward a more inclusive future for people with disability. Read the latest #HelpingSpaceBlog here --> https://bit.ly/3k2WNwZ #disabilitysupport #inclusion #disabilityemployment

05.01.2022 This Thursday December 3rd is 'International Day of People with Disability'! Did you know that there are over 2.1 million working-age Australians with disability? Of those, under half (47.8%) were employed in 2018. We're proud to employ over 380 people with disability across HELP, making up over 40% of our workforce!... #IDPWD2020 #IDPWD #Disability #Inclusion

04.01.2022 Catrin's favourite part of her School Leaver Employment Support (SLES) program has always been the cooking! Building her employability skills at our Wynnum HUB café, she looks forward to working in a café again soon! If you or someone you know with disability are looking to transition from school into employment at the end of the school year, find out more about our support options here: https://bit.ly/310u8la

04.01.2022 We've voted! Have you? Get behind our Fison Food Factory in the 'People's Choice Award' by Ergon Energy & Energex Community Fund. See more details on how to vote below, plus your chance to take home cupcakes!

03.01.2022 Well done Kieran Fraser and Jay Nardi for competing in the 4th Special Needs Powerlifting Flying Kiwi Cup 2020 in Brisbane. Trainer Michael Adams, from Flying Kiwi Fitness has a passion to improve the lifestyle and health of every disabled child in the world. Thanks to Neil Jose Photography who took some fantastic photos of such a great event. A great job to everyone involved!

03.01.2022 Start your journey to employment.... Visit https://bit.ly/3wgwiLA to find out if you're eligible for supported employment with HELP.

03.01.2022 Parents are welcome to attend our last session at McIntyre Centre. Eagala uses a ground based, team approach with no riding involved. Find out more today https://bit.ly/35KX2ZM

02.01.2022 We all have that one room in the house that acts as a storage room. It's time to #Declutter with the GarageSafe over-bonnet storage unit and turn the empty space in your garage into functional storage! Pricing starts at $1950, find out more here: https://bit.ly/2GPXVWM All purchases directly support the employment of people with disability at our Brisbane #socialenterprise.... #ReclaimYourSpace #socialprocurement

02.01.2022 What better way to celebrate #DisabilityActionWeek than through creativity! One of our resident artists at Mitchelton HUB, Georgie, has drawn these amazing images of her friends on our awesome new chalk walls!

02.01.2022 Making the leap from high school to the big wide world of employment or study is daunting for everyone. #Schoolleavers with disability will find themselves in new situations that many of us would take for granted. The School Leaver Employment Service (SLES) program provides that extra level of support to help young people with disability set new goals, prepare for work and have fun along the way. Hear about the exciting plans our SLES Participants Alex and Catrin have and how... the program is working for them. Read more from SLES coach Scott here --> https://okt.to/T3CvDl #disabilitysupport #ndissupport #transitionfromschool

02.01.2022 Today we were lucky enough to have Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner make his first visit to Help Enterprises HQ. Whilst touring the site he was able to see the many ways that Brisbane City Council supports our social enterprise, from engaging our manufacturing teams to produce BCC bin enclosures, to awarding grant funding via the Lord Mayors Charitable Trust. Thank you for your continued support!

01.01.2022 "It made me uncomfortable. Many would see the beauty in the order of these rows of plants, but I saw conformity, sameness and stagnation." A simple arts therapy exercise helped to inform the purpose of our Health and Wellbeing Services team. In this blog, learn how self-exploration can help you to further understand yourself, your purpose or your teams purpose.... https://bit.ly/34CJ1wb

01.01.2022 This week is Queensland Mental Health Week! Earlier this year, the Queensland Mental Health Commission funded our 'Champions of Change' project looking to hear from people with lived experience to inform best-practice mental health and wellbeing in the workplace. Today, we're highlighting some of the artwork created during our 'Lived Experience Forums', where participants engaged in Art Therapy to explore what a mentally healthy workplace might look like for them.... #mentalhealth #QMHW #QMWHTakeTime #wellbeing #ChampionsOfChange