Driving social inclusion

Endeavour Foundation
Passionate. Dedicated. Generous

Peter Brady is driving social inclusion for people with disabilities through his passion for adventure road trips.

Over the past 14 years, Peter has raised $100,000 for the Endeavour Foundation, playing a large part in its ability to provide accessible housing, employment and training to people with intellectual disabilities.

Peter initially started raising money as a means to participate in the Great Endeavour Rally. But his involvement has grown into much more than that.

He has a passion for inclusion. He has got to know many of the people who Endeavour supports, and he is enthusiastic about the progress he has witnessed.

“They are extremely interesting people that have heaps to contribute to society if they are given a chance,” says Peter.

His tangible enthusiasm has helped him recruit donors among businesses and community groups in Pine Rivers Shire. Peter also runs trivia nights, sells Dayboro Day hamburgers and raises funds with raffle tickets.

It’s all about setting people up for the future, he says.

Peter is thrilled to be nominated as a Westfield Local Hero. “I hope this will bring more exposure to the needs and vulnerability of people with disability, particularly intellectual disability, and how valuable it is to the community to actively include people of all abilities.”

Westfield Local Heroes are nominated and voted for by their communities, with the three top finalists per Westfield centre each awarded a $10,000 grant for their affiliated organisation. Endeavour Foundation will use its funds to buy computer equipment for a virtual learning hub at Pine Rivers Special School.

For further information on the Westfield Local Heroes program, click here