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Supported Employment with NDIS Funding

Paid work, practical support and opportunities to grow.
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A Workplace Where You Can Contribute and Grow

Work can be a place to learn, contribute and feel part of a team.

At Endeavour Foundation, people with intellectual disability can access paid employment with support built around their goals, strengths and the way they like to learn. As an employee, you can build practical skills, grow confidence and contribute to real products and services used by Australian businesses and households.

For 75 years, we have created opportunities for people with intellectual disability to be included, valued and supported to take part in community life. Employment is one way we continue that purpose.

You may work at one of our social enterprises or with a local business partner, depending on your goals, support needs and the opportunities available near you.

Work at a Social Enterprise

Our social enterprises are workplaces with a strong social purpose. They provide paid employment for people with intellectual disability while delivering products and services for Australian businesses and households.

You could build skills in areas such as packing, recycling, timber production, warehousing or other practical work, depending on the opportunities available near you.

This may suit you if you want to:

  • Work as part of a supported team
  • Learn practical skills on the job
  • Build your confidence over time
  • Receive support during your workday

The best part? Our team members tell us they love the friendships, teamwork and sense of purpose they find at work.


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Work at a Social Enterprise

Our social enterprises are workplaces with a strong social purpose. They provide paid employment for people with intellectual disability while delivering products and services for Australian businesses and households.

You could build skills in areas such as packing, recycling, timber production, warehousing or other practical work, depending on the opportunities available near you.

This may suit you if you want to:

  • Work as part of a supported team
  • Learn practical skills on the job
  • Build your confidence over time
  • Receive support during your workday

The best part? Our team members tell us they love the friendships, teamwork and sense of purpose they find at work.


Enquire About Employment Opportunities

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Work with a Local Business Partner

Some employees work with one of our local business partners while remaining employed and supported by Endeavour Foundation. This can give you the chance to experience a community workplace with support around you.

You can build skills, meet new people and gain experience in a local business while receiving on-the-job coaching and guidance from our team.

This may suit you if you want to:

  • Work in a community business
  • Build confidence outside a social enterprise setting
  • Receive coaching while you work
  • Explore steps towards more independent employment

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“I feel very proud of myself for how far I've come and to see all the products when I go shopping. I go, ‘Oh look, that's one of our products that we did.'"

— Janaya, Endeavour Foundation employee, Brisbane, Queensland.
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Why Work with Endeavour Foundation?

Choosing where to work is an important decision. You deserve a workplace that sees your strengths, respects your goals and supports you to keep growing.

Purpose in Every Workplace

As a not-for-profit, we exist so people with intellectual disability have greater opportunities, including pathways to work.

Advocacy in Action

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

Renowned and Respected

We are Australia's largest employer of people with intellectual disability, offering workplaces where people can thrive.

A Registered NDIS Provider

We meet strict quality and safeguarding requirements, so you can start your role with confidence and reassurance.

Support for the Next Steps

We can support you to build skills, try new tasks and grow your independence – and explore what could come next.

Purpose in Every Workplace

As a not-for-profit, we exist so people with intellectual disability have greater opportunities, including pathways to work.

Advocacy in Action

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

Renowned and Respected

We are Australia's largest employer of people with intellectual disability, offering workplaces where people can thrive.

A Registered NDIS Provider

We meet strict quality and safeguarding requirements, so you can start your role with confidence and reassurance.

Support for the Next Steps

We can support you to build skills, try new tasks and grow your independence – and explore what could come next.

We Work with Purpose

Hear from our employees about what they love most about their jobs – the teamwork, the friendships and the pride in making a difference.

What Work Could Look Like

Work can bring structure, connection and a sense of achievement. Depending on your location and available opportunities, you may be able to explore different roles and tasks with support around you.

Learn Through Work

Build practical skills through paid employment, with support to learn tasks, grow confidence and develop at a pace that works for you.

Be Part of a Team

Work alongside other employees, contribute to real products and services and build connections in a supportive workplace.

Grow Over Time

Use work as a pathway to build independence, explore new goals and take the next steps when you are ready.

Learn Through Work

Build practical skills through paid employment, with support to learn tasks, grow confidence and develop at a pace that works for you.

Be Part of a Team

Work alongside other employees, contribute to real products and services and build connections in a supportive workplace.

Grow Over Time

Use work as a pathway to build independence, explore new goals and take the next steps when you are ready.

NDIS Funding for Employment Supports

This pathway may suit you if you have an intellectual disability, want to work and have NDIS funding for employment supports.

NDIS employment supports may help fund the support you receive while working with Endeavour Foundation. This support can include help to learn tasks, build workplace routines, communicate with others, develop confidence and work towards your employment goals.

If employment supports are not currently included in your NDIS plan, our team can help you understand what information may be useful for your next planning conversation. Speak with your planner, Local Area Coordinator or Support Coordinator for personalised guidance.

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NDIS Funding for Employment Supports

This pathway may suit you if you have an intellectual disability, want to work and have NDIS funding for employment supports.

NDIS employment supports may help fund the support you receive while working with Endeavour Foundation. This support can include help to learn tasks, build workplace routines, communicate with others, develop confidence and work towards your employment goals.

If employment supports are not currently included in your NDIS plan, our team can help you understand what information may be useful for your next planning conversation. Speak with your planner, Local Area Coordinator or Support Coordinator for personalised guidance.

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Find Supported Employment Near You

We have more than 30 social enterprises across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. We also partner with local businesses across a range of industries to create Supported Employment opportunities in the community. Available opportunities may vary depending on your location.

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How to Get Started in Four Easy Steps

Starting work can feel daunting. You do not need to have everything worked out before you contact us. We will help you understand what happens next.

1: Contact Our Team

Get in touch to express your interest in working with Endeavour Foundation.

 

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2: Share Your Goals

We will ask about your interests, strengths, support needs and the jobs you would like to try.

3: Explore the Options

We will help you understand what employment opportunities may be available near you.

4: Start with Support

If this pathway is right for you, we will support you to start work and grow into your role.

1: Contact Our Team

Get in touch to express your interest in working with Endeavour Foundation.

 

Enquire Now

2: Share Your Goals

We will ask about your interests, strengths, support needs and the jobs you would like to try.

3: Explore the Options

We will help you understand what employment opportunities may be available near you.

4: Start with Support

If this pathway is right for you, we will support you to start work and grow into your role.

 

Do Not Have NDIS Funding for Employment Supports?

We can guide you on how to apply for NDIS funds, or Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) may be another option for you. You do not need an NDIS plan to take part in IEA, and the program may also work alongside other NDIS supports depending on your eligibility and goals. We deliver IEA support across Queensland, Victoria and South Australia.

Explore IEA Support
 

Ready to Explore Supported Employment?

Tell us about your goals and support needs, and we will connect you with the right local team.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

Disability Supported Employment may suit you if you have an intellectual disability, want to work and have NDIS funding for employment supports. If funding is not currently included in your plan, our team can help you understand what information may be useful for your next NDIS planning conversation.

Yes. These are paid employment opportunities with Endeavour Foundation.

Opportunities vary by location. Work may include packing, recycling, timber production, warehousing or working with one of our local business partners in the community.

No. Many people start without previous work experience. We will help you learn your role, build skills and grow confidence at work.

Yes. The type and level of support will depend on your role, workplace and individual needs. Support may include coaching, training, workplace adjustments and regular check-ins.

In many cases, yes. Many people continue to receive some or all of their Disability Support Pension (DSP) while working.

The impact on your DSP will depend on your individual circumstances, including how much income you earn and the number of hours you work.

If you are considering employment, our team can help you understand where to find the right information and what questions to discuss with Services Australia. We recommend speaking with Services Australia about your individual circumstances before starting work.

Yes. Many people use Supported Employment to build skills, confidence and experience. As your goals change, you may choose to explore other employment opportunities.

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 your options.