Questions Referrers May Have About Endeavour Foundation’s Inclusive Employment

Understand our important role in the Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) program and how we can help your clients to thrive in the workplace.

When you’re recommending an employment provider, you’re putting your client’s future in its hands.

We get that, and we don't take the responsibility lightly.

At Endeavour Foundation, our mission is simple but powerful: to support people with intellectual disability to live their best lives.

Employment plays a critical role in that vision, providing independence, purpose, connection and opportunity.

For decades we have supported people with intellectual disability to find a job that is right for them and excel at work.

As part of the Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) program, that commitment gathers even more momentum. 

We are proud to be a specialist IEA provider for people with intellectual disability, which enables us to combine our rich expertise and proven employer partnerships to deliver strong, lasting outcomes further and wider than ever before.

We would love to help your clients reach their employment goals.

In this guide, you’ll find answers to common questions from referrers and opportunities to connect with our team so we can work with you to prepare your clients for success under IEA.

Who Does Endeavour Foundation Support Under IEA?

We focus on people with intellectual disability, a commitment we’ve held for 75 years.

This deep expertise means we understand both the barriers people with intellectual disability may face and the unique strengths they bring to the workplace. We deliver both designated IEA service streams:

• Intensive support: Regular, structured assistance, skill-building programs, workplace coaching and ongoing mentoring
• Flexible support: For participants who are job-ready but may benefit from targeted guidance, regular check-ins and problem-solving support

We work closely with families, carers and support networks to ensure that every placement is tailored to the individual’s aspirations and needs.

Where Does Endeavour Foundation Deliver IEA Services?

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How Does the Referral Process Work?

We know your time is valuable, so we’ve designed our referral process to be fast, clear and collaborative:

1. Assign a dedicated contact: One point of contact for all updates and questions
2. Collaborative information gathering: We work with you to ensure documentation is complete and accurate
3. Transparent timelines: You’ll always know when the client will be contacted, onboarded and placed in their role

This means less chasing, fewer delays and a smoother start for your clients.

What Makes Endeavour Foundation Different from Other IEA Providers?

• Specialist focus: Intellectual disability employment is not just part of what we do, it’s our core business
• 75 years of impact: Thousands of people supported into long-term, rewarding work
• Proven results: Many participants stay in their roles for years, building skills and progressing their careers
• Employer network: Decades of partnerships with businesses committed to inclusion
• Holistic support: We work with both participants and employers, ensuring the match works for the long term

Our work is grounded in the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to contribute, belong and be recognised for their abilities.

How Does Endeavour Foundation Help Employers Be Inclusive?

We don’t just prepare participants, we prepare workplaces. We support employers by:

• Training them in inclusive recruitment and onboarding practices
• Advising on reasonable adjustments that remove barriers
• Coaching workplace teams to ensure positive communication and integration

This ensures your clients enter environments that are ready to help them succeed.

What Outcomes Can Be Expected?

Our measure of success goes beyond securing a job. We aim for careers that are sustainable, fulfilling and empowering. Typical outcomes include:

• Long-term job retention and stability
• Skills growth that opens doors to new opportunities
• Increased independence in daily life
• Pathways for career progression and personal development
  
  

Refer with Confidence

The right provider can change a person’s future.

At Endeavour Foundation, everything we do, from employer partnerships to personalised support, is driven by our mission to help people with intellectual disability live their best lives.

We’re ready to partner with you to prepare, support and empower your clients under IEA.

Together, we can create lasting employment outcomes that deliver independence, pride and opportunity.

Get in touch to find out more or to get started.

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