We are honoured and humbled to have been inducted into the 2026 Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame, recognising 75 years of supporting Australians with intellectual disability through education, employment, housing and community inclusion.
This milestone is not ours alone. It reflects the collective effort of every client, family member, volunteer, donor, partner and supporter who has shaped our journey. From the very beginning, it has been your belief in what is possible that has driven meaningful change.
For 75 years, we have remained committed to one purpose: supporting people with intellectual disability to live their best lives and be fully included in their communities. That commitment continues to guide everything we do today—and everything we strive to achieve in the future.
Thank you for the role you have played in our story so far. Together, we are continuing to turn possibility into reality.
To see how far we have come—from our beginnings to where we are today—we invite you to watch this short video featuring our Board Chair Elizabeth Jameson AM, CEO Andrew Chesterman, and Self-Advocate and Supported Employee Chloe Haidenhofer:
Also recognised on the evening were Cathie Reid AM and Stuart Giles, Sarina Russo AM, Bevan Slattery, Ludo Studio and TechnologyOne.
About the Business Leaders Hall of Fame
Established in 2009 by QUT Business School, the State Library of Queensland and the Queensland Library Foundation, the Hall of Fame recognises business leaders who have made significant contributions to Queensland’s economic and social development. The initiative includes a permanent digital archive housed at the State Library of Queensland, preserving these stories for future generations. You can read more about Business Leaders Hall of Fame and the other inductees by clicking here.
