In a first for Endeavour Foundation, we’ve partnered with Defence to offer our employees with disability the opportunity to work in mainstream employment at 10 Defence sites throughout Australia.
This partnership is based on shared goals and linked outcomes to revolutionise what people with disability can achieve in the workplace. It goes to the heart of our purpose to make possibilities a reality.
What is DAP?
The Defence Assistance Program (DAP) previously known as the Defence Administrative Assistance Program (DAAP) has been successfully operating since 2014.
Through the three-year contract with Defence, we manage DAP providing employment opportunities for more than 100 people with disability at 10 Defence sites across Australia.
The program is a Defence initiative encouraging a capable and diverse workforce drawing from all segments of the Australian community. Under the program, employees perform various tasks at Defence sites.
Why did we get involved?
Giving our employees sustainable work opportunities and pathways to mainstream employment is always front of mind with us. We believe all Australians, regardless of disability, have a fundamental right to access meaningful employment.
What we do
We oversee and deliver the contract nationally; where we don’t have a physical presence, we partner with a local service provider.
We are directly responsible for DAP employees working at Defence sites in:
- New South Wales
- Queensland
- Victoria
- Northern Territory
- South Australia
We work with key partners to run day-to-day operations in:
- Australian Capital Territory
- Western Australia
For more information please read our media release announcement from CEO, David Swain.
Endeavour Foundation and DAP Services
| State/Territory | Base/ DAP Site | Operator |
|---|---|---|
| QLD | Gallipoli Army Barracks Ennogera | Endeavour Foundation |
| QLD | Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Amberley | Endeavour Foundation |
| QLD | RAAF Townsville | Endeavour Foundation |
| QLD | Lavarack Army Barracks Townsville | Endeavour Foundation |
| NSW | Holsworthy Army Barracks | Endeavour Foundation |
| VIC | Victoria Barracks | Endeavour Foundation |
| NT | Robertson Army Barracks | Endeavour Foundation | ACT | Campbell Park | Koomarri |
| WA | HMAS Stirling (Naval) | Workpower |
| SA | RAAF Base Edinburgh | <Endeavour Foundation |
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