We are turning 75, and we could not be more excited to celebrate this milestone with you.
Endeavour Foundation began in 1951 as a people-powered movement for change.
Seventy-five years later, our mission for inclusion is as relevant and powerful as ever.
This year, we are honouring 75 years of people, purpose and progress, and looking ahead to a future where people with intellectual disability grow, connect and thrive.
Your contributions have made us who we are, and it is the reason we are celebrating the power of inclusion all year long.
We kicked off our anniversary celebrations early with the first-ever All AbiliTea Morning Tea, held across more than 40 sites on International Day of People with Disability late last year.
Inspired by our earliest gatherings in the 1950s, AbiliTea brought hundreds of people together for connection, conversation and community.
From shared plates and Kingaroy Kitchen cookies to visits from Members of Parliament and inclusive employment partners, the day set the perfect tone for our year of celebration.
And this is just the beginning.
During the next 12 months, we will be sharing stories that capture the heart of Endeavour Foundation.
These are stories of inclusion, innovation, creativity, courage and community. You will see:
You will see these stories shared in lots of ways – on our website through articles and videos, across social media, in our newsletters and at special events – giving you plenty of opportunities to read, watch and engage.
We are also marking this milestone with a series of events designed to honour our past and celebrate our future, including:
We are collecting stories from across our community – moments, memories, milestones and the people behind them.
If you have something to share, we would love to hear from you.
Thank you for being part of our story.
Here is to 75 years and a year of celebrating the power of inclusion.