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Advocacy

Discover how we resolutely fight for the rights of people with disability.
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A Leader in Disability Advocacy

Disability advocacy is not just something we champion. It is why we exist.

Endeavour Foundation was founded in 1951 by a small group of determined parents.

At a time when there were few to no disability support services or opportunities, they refused to accept that their children with intellectual disability deserved anything less than a full and meaningful life.

They had to fight for their children's right to an education, to be seen and to belong.

That legacy is our guiding light. The landscape has changed, but our commitment to disability advocacy across Australia remains the same: we determinedly fight to remove barriers so that possibilities can become reality.

We carry this legacy forward by:

  • Challenging discrimination and promoting inclusion and accessibility
  • Informing decision-makers by working directly alongside people with disability and their families
  • Providing NDIS advocacy to help people navigate the scheme and get the support they are entitled to
  • Ensuring our work is led by lived experience through vital groups like our Client Advisory Group

Learn more about our advocacy efforts, including our most recent submissions and policy position statements.

Disability Advocacy in Action

We actively engage in policy reform and system-level change. Here are some of our latest submissions and statements:

NDIS Pricing Reform

Our submission on the IHACPA NDIS Pricing Reform Consultation.

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NDIS Pricing Reform

Our submission to the NDIS Independent Pricing Committee.

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Wage Offset Policy

Our statement from the CEO to the Australian Government.

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Self-Advocacy Network

We believe the most powerful voice in a person's life is their own. That is why we are building a network of self-advocates so that the voices of people with intellectual disability can be heard loudly and clearly.

Through this network, we are empowering people with disability to speak up for themselves, make informed choices and have choice and control in their own lives. This powerful initiative is building the self-advocates’ capacity to:

  • Advocate for their rights and needs
  • Influence the decisions that impact their lives
  • Build confidence and skills to inspire change in their communities

The Power of Advocacy

Self-advocacy creates leaders who can drive their own narrative and inspire their peers. See how young advocates are making a difference.

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“I want people to know that we are here, and we want to be heard.
We do not want to be in the background and for other people to speak for us.”

– Chloe, Endeavour Foundation employee, Mackay, Queensland.

 

Join Our Movement for Change

Advocacy is a collective effort. Whether you are a person with disability, a family member or a passionate ally, your voice can make our call for inclusion stronger. To find out more about our disability advocacy initiatives or to get involved, reach out to us.

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