Tim Murphy always knew he wanted to work with animals, he just didn’t know it would be through art. As an artist, Tim is known as Twisted Murf. Diagnosed with bipolar, Tim has been in and out of hospital for twenty years. Thirteen years ago, he started twisting scraps of welding wire into … Read more about Artist spreads awareness for mental health by hiding art in parks
Get creative to improve your mental health
In our busy and stressful lives, we often forget to set aside time for ourselves to be creative. Creative activity isn’t just a “fun thing to do.” Did you know creativity can have an overwhelmingly positive impact on your mental health? The theory of cognition suggests that being creative is a … Read more about Get creative to improve your mental health
10 resolutions to make this Mental Health Week
No one is happy 100 percent of the time. Life has a sneaky way of sometimes getting in the way of our best intentions to live happy, rewarding and contented lives. Happiness is a state of mind that we can actively cultivate to ensure we have the best opportunity to experience all the peace and … Read more about 10 resolutions to make this Mental Health Week
Community grants round 4 recipients announced
EPIC’s Community Grants program provides financial assistance to organisations who create opportunities and welcome people with disability. The grant recipients for round 4 represent the diverse community that EPIC supports. All of the well deserving organisations have one thing in common- … Read more about Community grants round 4 recipients announced
Art provides escape from living in constant pain
Trish Jackson is a survivor. Born with no arms, she learnt from a very young age to use her feet for any task her hands would typically be used for. Although her body has adapted to her needs, she lives in constant pain because in her words: ‘feet weren’t meant to be hands’. Expressing herself … Read more about Art provides escape from living in constant pain
Labour economist says that being disability-inclusive makes good business sense
Robert Sobyra is a self-confessed numbers guy. As Director of Evidence, Data and Innovation for Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) he knows that the numbers around disability and employment don’t stack up. Which is why when a family member who works at the Australian Tax Office told him … Read more about Labour economist says that being disability-inclusive makes good business sense
Liam proves that Asperger’s syndrome is no barrier to employment
When Liam was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome 15 years ago, his parents were told that he would never be able to hold down a job and that he would be dependent on them for the rest of his life. Liam and his family chose not to listen to that advice. According to Liam’s father, Brian, … Read more about Liam proves that Asperger’s syndrome is no barrier to employment
What you need to organise before your first day of work
Getting your first job can be an exciting time. When applying for jobs it is important to ensure you have applied for the right documentation needed for employment. This checklist will help make sure you have everything you need along with some other helpful tips to ensure you are job-ready. Tax … Read more about What you need to organise before your first day of work