Apex Association

Did you know?

Apex was founded by three young architects on 10 March 1931, Sir John Buchan, Ewan Laird and Langham Proud.

Ewen Laird                                       John Buchan                              Langham Proud

• By 1939 there were 40 Apex clubs.
• Apex introduced free milk for Australian school children in 1937.
• Anti TB X-rays to detect Tuberculosis was a result of Apex lobbying the Australian Government.
• The Apex Australian Association of Civilian Widows was formed in 1955.     Read their story.
• The first Guide Dogs for the Blind Training Centre in Australia was established in 1957 by Apex.
• Talking books and cassettes was made available by Apex in 1964.
• In the 1970's, the Magic Castle (Chalet) was built and funded by Apexians for the use of underprivileged children free of charge.
• In 1992, The SHACK was officially opened for families with a child/children suffering from chronic illness or disability, to relax and enjoy a break at affordable rates.

For more information on the history of Apex, click on the link to: Apex Australia