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Disability Employment Services Shaped Around Your Goals

Develop your confidence, grow your skills and take the next steps towards work.
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Build Your Career with the Right Support

For 75 years, Endeavour Foundation has worked alongside people with intellectual disability to create opportunities and advocate for greater inclusion.

We are not simply helping people find work. We have been expanding possibilities for people with intellectual disability for generations. Employment is one part of a bigger mission. It can mean earning an income, learning skills, building confidence, making connections and having more choice in everyday life.

As a not-for-profit organisation, a registered NDIS provider and Australia’s largest employer of people with intellectual disability, we bring together experience, advocacy and practical workplace support to help people take the next steps towards rewarding employment.

We take the time to understand your strengths, interests and goals, then help you explore the employment pathway that may suit you best.

Choose the Employment Pathway That Is Right for You

There are different ways to start, build and grow your career. Some people want to work with Endeavour Foundation in a supported team environment. Others want help to find a job with an employer in their local community. Wherever you want to start, we can help you understand your options and take the next steps with confidence.

Work for Endeavour Foundation

Be part of a team, learn on the job and contribute to real products and services used by Australian businesses and households.

As an Endeavour Foundation employee, you may work at one of our social enterprises or with one of our business partners in your local community. You will receive support during your workday to help you build skills, confidence and independence at a pace that works for you.

Best if: You want paid employment with ongoing support while you work.

 

Explore NDIS Disability Employment

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Work for Endeavour Foundation

Be part of a team, learn on the job and contribute to real products and services used by Australian businesses and households.

As an Endeavour Foundation employee, you may work at one of our social enterprises or with one of our business partners in your local community. You will receive support during your workday to help you build skills, confidence and independence at a pace that works for you.

Best if: You want paid employment with ongoing support while you work.

 

Explore NDIS Disability Employment

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Work for a Local Employer

Get support to prepare for work, find a job and settle into a role with an employer in your community.

Endeavour Foundation can help you build confidence, explore your strengths, apply for jobs and receive support after you start work. This pathway is offered as part of Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA), the Federal Government program that replaced Disability Employment Services (DES).

Best if: You want support to find and keep a job with an employer in your community.

 

Explore IEA Support

 

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Why Choose Endeavour Foundation?

Choosing the right employment partner matters. You need people who understand your goals, respect your choices and know how to support people with intellectual disability in real workplaces.

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Driven by Purpose


As a not-for-profit, our work is guided by a clear purpose: creating greater opportunities for people with intellectual disability.

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Advocates for Opportunity


For generations, we have fought for people with disability to have access to the support, opportunities and funding they deserve.

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A Trusted Employer


As Australia’s largest employer of people with intellectual disability, we know what meaningful workplace support looks like in practice.

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A Registered NDIS Provider


We meet the quality and safeguarding requirements that support safe service delivery and preserve choice and control.

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Support That Grows with You


As goals change, we can help you explore different types of work, build skills and take the next steps when you are ready.

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Driven by Purpose


As a not-for-profit, our work is guided by a clear purpose: creating greater opportunities for people with intellectual disability.

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Advocates for Opportunity


For generations, we have fought for people with disability to have access to the support, opportunities and funding they deserve.

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A Trusted Employer


As Australia’s largest employer of people with intellectual disability, we know what meaningful workplace support looks like in practice.

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A Registered NDIS Provider


We meet the quality and safeguarding requirements that support safe service delivery and preserve choice and control.

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Support That Grows with You


As goals change, we can help you explore different types of work, build skills and take the next steps when you are ready.

Not Sure Which Pathway Fits?

Work for Endeavour Foundation

  • Work at one of our social enterprises or with our business partners
  • Be part of a supported team and receive support during your workday
  • Paid employment with Endeavour Foundation
  • May suit people with NDIS employment supports
  • Best if you want ongoing support in your workplace

Work for a Local Employer

  • Work for an employer in your local community
  • Get support to prepare for work, find a job and settle into your role
  • Paid employment with a local employer
  • May suit people eligible for Inclusive Employment Australia
  • Best if you want to work more independently with support from us

You may be able to access both pathways. NDIS employment supports and IEA are separate, and they can sometimes work together depending on your eligibility, goals and support needs. Our team can help you understand your options.

Still Unsure?

We can walk you through the possibilities and explore what may be available based on your goals, circumstances and support needs.
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What Work Can Look Like

Work can be a chance to earn an income, learn new skills, meet people and feel part of something. Depending on the pathway you choose and opportunities available in your area, you may be able to explore roles in packing, recycling, timber production, warehousing, retail, hospitality, administration and more.

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Build Your Career

Explore paid employment opportunities that match your strengths, interests and goals, with support to help you learn and grow.

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Support That Works for You

Receive support that reflects your needs and role, helping you build confidence and succeed in a way that works for you.

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Earn an Income

Enjoy the rewards of paid employment while building skills, contributing to your community and working towards greater independence.

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Build Your Career

Explore paid employment opportunities that match your strengths, interests and goals, with support to help you learn and grow.

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Support That Works for You

Receive support that reflects your needs and role, helping you build confidence and succeed in a way that works for you.

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Earn an Income

Enjoy the rewards of paid employment while building skills, contributing to your community and working towards greater independence.

Together, We Work for Better

Discover real stories of people, families and employers building stronger workplaces and communities through inclusion.

How to Get Started

Finding the right job starts with a conversation.

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Step 1: Tell Us About Your Goals

Share your interests, strengths and the type of work you would like to do.

 

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Step 2: Explore Your Pathway

We will help you understand the employment supports that may suit your circumstances.
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Step 3: Take the Next Step

This may include preparing for work, applying for a role or connecting with local employers.
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Step 1: Tell Us About Your Goals

Share your interests, strengths and the type of work you would like to do.

 

Talk to Our Team
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Step 2: Explore Your Pathway

We will help you understand the employment supports that may suit your circumstances.
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Step 3: Take the Next Step

This may include preparing for work, applying for a role or connecting with local employers.

“Working at Endeavour Foundation for Timothy has changed his life. It’s given him an increase in his self-esteem, and it’s given him a purpose.”

— Alan, father of Timothy, Production Assistant.

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Ready to Take the First Step?

Tell us what you are looking for, and we will help you understand which employment pathway may suit your goals, circumstances and support needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

Disability employment support helps people with disability build skills, confidence and experience to prepare for work, find a job and remain supported at work.

Endeavour Foundation specialises in employment support for people with intellectual disability.

NDIS employment supports may help you work with Endeavour Foundation and receive support during your workday.

Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) helps eligible people prepare for work, find a job with a local employer and receive support after they start. IEA replaced Disability Employment Services (DES) in November 2025.

The right pathway depends on your goals, eligibility and support needs.

Not always. You may need NDIS funding for some employment supports with Endeavour Foundation. You do not need an NDIS plan to take part in Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) if you are eligible.

If you are not sure, our team can help you understand your options.

You may be eligible for Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) from age 14 and Supported Employment from age 15. If you are preparing to leave school and have NDIS funding, you may also be able to access School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES). Eligibility, funding and service availability apply. Not sure what is right for you? We can help you explore your options.

They are separate programs and may be able to work together, depending on your eligibility, goals and support needs.

Our team can help you understand what may be possible for your circumstances.

Endeavour Foundation provides employment support across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. Available services vary by location and pathway, so contact us or search our locations.

We will talk with you about your goals, circumstances and the type of support you are looking for.

Then we will help you understand which employment pathway may suit you and what the next steps could be.