For almost 100 years, Hervey Bay Baptist Church (HBBC) has been transforming lives and spreading hope within the local community. As a part of their dedication to inclusion and diversity, they hold Auslan translated services every Sunday, and they have now further extended their reach even … Read more about Hervey Bay church welcomes the community with their new counselling room
Isabella breaks down perceived barriers of blindness
Isabella was submitting hundreds of job applications and getting nowhere before she made the decision to connect with EPIC. As a blind woman with a guide dog, Isabella believes she often represents ‘the great unknown’ to employers. “There is definitely a stigma around hiring people with … Read more about Isabella breaks down perceived barriers of blindness
Seahorse Nippers help children with disability make a splash at Bribie
Everyone deserves to enjoy the beach, and Bribie Island Surf Life Saving Club’s Seahorse Nippers Program is dedicated to making this a reality. EPIC Assist is proud to support initiatives that encourage diversity and inclusion, and we recently awarded Bribie Island Surf Club’s Seahorse Nippers … Read more about Seahorse Nippers help children with disability make a splash at Bribie
Redcliffe charity serving up a brighter future with EPIC grant
Since 2003, The Breakfast Club has been waking up with the sun to feed the Redcliffe community. Every month, they serve over 800 free meals to the homeless and those in need. From a fully cooked breakfast, to simply a tea or coffee, The Breakfast Club’s team of volunteers work hard five days a week … Read more about Redcliffe charity serving up a brighter future with EPIC grant
How meaningful employment has changed Alex’s life
Alex’s journey to meaningful employment has been tougher than most. He spent many years fighting an uphill battle plagued with misdeeds by previous workplaces, and shocking workplace bullying. “In the past, I experienced workplace bullying that went so far that I ended up having a regression. I … Read more about How meaningful employment has changed Alex’s life
My thoughts on Employable Me, season 2, episode 1
ABC’s Employable Me is back for a second season, with episode 1 of 3 screening last night. The show follows nine people with disability as they navigate the minefield of finding employment. Their candid stories, setbacks and triumphs have touched the hearts of viewers across Australia; many of whom … Read more about My thoughts on Employable Me, season 2, episode 1
How this organisation is creating choices for people with disability
Life can be unpredictable for people with disability. Muscular Dystrophy Queensland is one organisation dedicated to instilling a bit of control and support back into the lives of people with disability. Recently, Muscular Dystrophy Queensland received an EPIC community grant to help them achieve … Read more about How this organisation is creating choices for people with disability
EPIC grant helps All About Living answer the community’s calls
All About Living is an organisation that supports people with disability, the elderly, frail, and veterans. They are committed to supporting the accessibility needs of their staff with disability, and ensuring their workplace is comfortable and welcoming for everyone. All About Living recently … Read more about EPIC grant helps All About Living answer the community’s calls