What we offer for supported employees

Endeavour Foundation operates 34 ADEs throughout Queensland, NSW and Victoria, employing more than 2400 people with a disability. Operations include general packaging, mailing and collating, food production and packaging, metal fabrication, pharmaceutical packing and tablet bottling, the recycling of textiles and electronic waste, shrink wrapping, confidential document destruction, and the manufacture of industrial cleaning cloths, timber pallets, stakes and pegs, boxed trailers, and hearths.

The contribution we make to the ADE community

Endeavour Foundation provides valuable services, support and advocacy to people with a disability and their families. People employed at our ADEs have the opportunity to enhance social skills and communication, and to learn about healthy living and personal management through specific training programs. Our ADEs contribute to the local economy by employing local people in support and management roles and by supporting local and national businesses with the provision of goods and services. A number of our services involve waste management and recycling, assisting with sustainability and environmental initiatives in local communities. Proceeds from all of our business services go directly back into supporting people with a disability in the community.

How supported employees and their families benefit from our organisation

Every day we see the real benefits enjoyed by supported employees and understand that employment opportunities boost confidence, self-esteem and a sense of purpose. We provide:

• Safe and supportive workplaces which maintain stringent health and safety standards.
• A focus on personal development and training.
• Excellent employment conditions including 9 superannuation and accident insurance.

For a person with an intellectual disability, with limited employment and social options, supported employment is valuable. Staff members support each person individually, recognising that everyone has their own career objectives; employees can participate in a range of certificated training courses to develop their career and achieve these individual goals. Some supported employees are working to improve their communication skills and teamwork, gain a forklift licence, or become a team leader.