!!ONLY 5 PLACES REMAINING UNTIL WE SELL OUT!!
If you have ever participated in a charity rally you will know what we mean when we talk about a rally family. If you haven't, well you are about to meet a unique bunch of people from all walks of life on the journey of a lifetime, with two common goals - raise money for people with disability and get to the finish line of the event.
If the rally family can't get you there, rest assured we travel with all the support you could need from the Australian Defence Force, a mechanic from Komatsu, and even a flatbed two truck supplied by Transport Field Services. You are fully supported from the moment you register until you cross the finish line.
Now let's talk cars. We understand that not everyone has a purpose-built vehicle to take on an event like the Great Endeavour Rally. The good news is, we don't have any restrictions on what car you take on the rally.
If you have a modern 4WD you are just about set to hit the road and start fundraising for people with disability. If you have a classic vehicle you may need a few modification, but don't worry,we have been doing this for 35 years now and we will let you know what may be required in order for you to hit the road. You aren’t limited by the age or price of your vehicle.
If you drive a 4WD on the daily and have thought about one day getting out to the Simpson Desert, this trip is for you. We will have a couple of tough little sections you may need to engage 4WD and may even need to give some of your mates in a 2WD a little hand to get through.
Now you might be thinking, can I take on this trip in a 2WD? Absolutely you can. Whilst a Toyota Camery may not exactly work, a 2WD with a bit of a lift, a decent set of tyres and a couple of other extras will get you through. It may be a bit more of a challenge but hey, that's half the fun!
Welcome to the adventure of a lifetime. This is your chance to explore what's possible behind the wheel while seeing unseen corners of Australia and doing your bit to help people with disability live their best lives.
Starting from Roma, you’ll be part of a rolling community of passionate adventurers, travelling on roads very few have driven, tackling some of Australia’s most iconic tracks including The Strezlecki Track, Walkers Crossing, Warburton and Birdsville Tracks.
From start to finish, you will have expert mechanical support from the Australian Army, access to a dedicated flatbed truck from Transport Field Service, classic Aussie food for three meals a day, and a wealth of new lifelong friends to laugh with along each leg.
Along the way you will see places that are written into Australian folklore, including Longreach, Cameron's Corner, and Poeppel Corner, as well as hidden gems very few have ever laid their eyes on. Plus there will be all the dunes, dust, ruts, tight turns and varied road surfaces you would want from a true off-road adventure.
NEED TO KNOW
Vehicle Registration
$500/car
Individual registration fee
$1750
Minimum fundraising target
$5,000/car
Your individual fees allow us to provide you with the safest and most enjoyable driving event possible, inclusive of catering and camping fees as well as a much sought after merchandise pack! Each team will be provided with a purpose-built system (known as RallySafe) that will keep you in constant contact with the GER officials and enable your friends to track your trip from home. The Australian Defence Force travel alongside our full field and supply mechanical support though qualified mechanics, auto electricians, and boiler makers. In addition, a flatbed tow-truck supplied by Transport Field Services will be there to transport any car should it be required. Plus, for all other emergencies a medic is also on hand throughout the rally should their services be required.
YOUR IMPACT
35 YEARS, OVER $12,000,000 RAISED FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY
Endeavour Foundation's Cairns Social Enterprise is going to have its site expanded, increasing the capacity of its supported workforce by 30%. That not only means more work for the people with disability already employed on-site, but also new employment opportunities for people with disability in the region.
The refurbishment of the Cairns Learning & Lifestyle hub will allow for more learning and support opportunities for people with disability in the region, leading to more chances to flourish as people work toward their individual life goals.
Upgrading the virtual reality equipment currently being used by more than 1,000 people with disability across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. With this upgraded equipment, a wider range of new life skills can learned by the people we support, now and in the future.
That's a lot of possibilities and fantastic opportunities from just our 2023 rally, and there's still so much more we can do.
testimonials
Meet Jimmy & Avril
(Highland Flyer)
Back in my first rally, in 2017, the army mechanical crew were my best mates out on the road. Every other night they were helping me keep my car rolling, with fixes of all sorts and sizes. It's support like this that keeps us coming back.
Meet Pete
(The Dirty Doctors)
16 years in, I have to say that the people in the rally family are the best of the best. They're crazy, but they really are family - laughing with you, supporting you, and all round keeping things great across each day.
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Meet Jamie and Ainsley
(DDSR)
We weren't experts in fundraising, in fact before going on the rally, it's not something we'd ever tried. But with help from Nathan & others in the rally family, we were able to smash our fundraising goal, in our first rally we raised a massive $13,000 between the two of us. Fast forward to 2023 we were the Highest Fundraisers, raising almost $70,000!
Meet Scott [Sooty] Law
(Salubrious)
Why would you not? If you get the opportunity to do it, you’d have to be absolutely crazy not to have a go. I've done it year after year, going bigger every time, without regret.
Meet Amanda and Susan the Kenny's Angels
Hitting the road as part of the rally, with two of my gals was an eye-opener. We encountered hidden corners of Australia, sensational scenery, wild driving, and unique characters. It was the experience of a lifetime, and we're excited to do it again, and again.
