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Our Journey

Meet the NDIS disability services provider that has been walking alongside people with disability for more than 70 years.
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Disability Support with Purpose

Endeavour Foundation began with a simple but powerful belief: every person deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and belong.

The year was 1951, a time when people with intellectual disability had few rights, limited choices and little to no support. Children with intellectual disability were often excluded from classrooms.

Opportunities for education, employment and community inclusion were scarce, but a small group of Queensland parents refused to accept the status quo. 

They dreamt of a different future for their children – one where they could receive an education, learn new skills and participate fully in community life. A future where their children’s potential was not just recognised but celebrated.

They did not wait for change. They created it.

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A Spark That Ignited a Movement

What began as a makeshift school on the verandah of a Brisbane home became the foundation of a movement. It was a stand for inclusion, dignity and opportunity. The determination of these parents planted the seeds of what would grow into one of Australia’s most respected disability service providers.

Today, Endeavour Foundation proudly carries that legacy forward. We are one of the country's largest disability service providers and Australia's biggest employer of people with intellectual disability. 

Every day, we support people to pursue their goals, live independently and be valued members of their communities.

This is disability support with purpose – walking alongside people with disability at every stage of their journey.

Our 70-Plus-Year Journey

1951

A group of Queensland families unite to fight for their children's right to an education, leading to the beginning of Endeavour Foundation.

1953

Under the name of the Queensland Sub-Normal Children's Welfare Association, we open our first school and support group in Brisbane.

1954

We expand our services further afield with the creation of our Toowoomba and Ipswich regional sub-committees.

1964

We introduce supports for adults with disability, opening a workplace in Brisbane and an accommodation service in Toowoomba.

1982

We officially become known as Endeavour Foundation, with almost 120 facilities and services across Queensland.

1995

Our learning and lifestyle services are launched, paving new ways for personal development and inclusion for people with disability.

2010

We expand interstate, acquiring a struggling organisation in Sydney and employing 500 people with disability.

2014

We are honoured with the Queensland Greats award, recognising our significant service and contribution to the community.

Now

One of Australia's largest disability service providers, we continue to advocate for inclusion and support people with disability to live the life they choose.

1951

A group of Queensland families unite to fight for their children's right to an education, leading to the beginning of Endeavour Foundation.

1953

Under the name of the Queensland Sub-Normal Children's Welfare Association, we open our first school and support group in Brisbane.

1954

We expand our services further afield with the creation of our Toowoomba and Ipswich regional sub-committees.

1964

We introduce supports for adults with disability, opening a workplace in Brisbane and an accommodation service in Toowoomba.

1982

We officially become known as Endeavour Foundation, with almost 120 facilities and services across Queensland.

1995

Our learning and lifestyle services are launched, paving new ways for personal development and inclusion for people with disability.

2010

We expand interstate, acquiring a struggling organisation in Sydney and employing 500 people with disability.

2014

We are honoured with the Queensland Greats award, recognising our significant service and contribution to the community.

Now

One of Australia's largest disability service providers, we continue to advocate for inclusion and support people with disability to live the life they choose.

 

What We Do

Our disability supports and services are designed around you. Your dreams are our purpose. Your goals are our mission. Your potential is our priority.

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Work

Helping you find a job you love and build a rewarding career.

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Home

Supporting you to live independently in a home that is right for you.

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Learn

Helping you build skills and gain confidence to thrive every day.

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Connect

Supporting you to stay active, social and engaged in your community.

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Work

Helping you find a job you love and build a rewarding career.

More
EndeavourIcons-Lilac_House-4

Home

Supporting you to live independently in a home that is right for you.

More
EndeavourIcons-Lilac_SupportHeart

Learn

Helping you build skills and gain confidence to thrive every day.

More
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Connect

Supporting you to stay active, social and engaged in your community.

More

Where We Are

Endeavour Foundation offers exceptional disability support services throughout Queensland and in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.

Our Core Values

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We are one, valuing individual strengths and experience.

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Care

We care and treat everyone with respect and kindness.

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Imagination

We never stop imagining a better future for our clients.

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Passion

Our clients are at the heart of everything we do.

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One

We are one, valuing individual strengths and experience.

our-journey-core-values-2-care

Care

We care and treat everyone with respect and kindness.

our-journey-core-values-3-imaginative

Imagination

We never stop imagining a better future for our clients.

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Passion

Our clients are at the heart of everything we do.

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Why Choose Us

There are many reasons to choose Endeavour Foundation as your disability support partner. Here are just a few:

 

✔ Longstanding disability advocates

✔ A major disability employer

✔ Unique learning pathways

✔ Tailored NDIS assistance

✔ Expert supports and services

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Our Board

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Our Difference

See what makes us stand out – and how it positively impacts the people we support.

Our Strategic Plan

Discover where we are headed and how our bold vision is inspired by our rich past.