PLSA and Endeavour Foundation creating a better future for 350,000 Victorian workers

A landmark reform providing portable long service leave for workers in industries where short-term contracts and movement between employers is common has achieved another major milestone.

350,000 workers are now registered with Victoria’s Portable Long Service Authority (Authority).

Since 2019, Victorian workers in the community services, contract cleaning and security industries have been able to accumulate long service benefits based on their service in the industry rather than time with a single employer.

Workers can claim their portable long service leave entitlement once they complete seven years of service.

Employers also play an important role with more than 3,340 currently registered with the Authority. These employers are providing a better life for thousands of Victorians.

One of these valued organisations is the Endeavour Foundation. Established in 1951, it is one of the largest employers of people with disability in Victoria and currently has nearly 330 workers registered with the Authority.

“Through Endeavour Foundation and its offshoot Community Solutions we support people with intellectual disability facing barriers to enter or advance their employment” said Endeavour Chief Executive Officer, Mr David Swain.

“Employment provides so much more than a pay packet. A good job can offer us all the chance of personal dignity, self-respect, financial security, friendships, community, growth, and opportunities which are things we all want in our lives” he added.

The Bendigo-based Authority manages $465 million in funds accrued to pay workers portable long service benefits.

Employer contributions of 1.65-1.80% of a worker’s wage are invested by the Authority with the Victorian Funds Management Corporation.

For further information on Endeavour Foundation:

Go to: Endeavour Foundation(opens in a new window)