Every day at EPIC we support incredible job seekers who are working hard to make their dreams a reality. We met Lincoln in July 2017, when he required assistance commencing the Skills for Education and Employment program through TAFE. We helped Lincoln start the program, and in the meantime … Read more about “I love earning money… I even bought my mum a necklace and shouted her out to lunch.” – Lincoln
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Developing a personal action plan
What do you want from life? What do you want to achieve? Goal setting helps us to become more aware and purposeful in making the decisions that create our reality. Without clear goals and a plan to achieve them, our dreams and wishes remain just that- dreams and wishes. When you set goals, you … Read more about Developing a personal action plan
Part 2: Homelessness through Roberts eyes
The causes of homelessness Following from my last article, I would like to continue to share the experiences of Robert, an EPIC job seeker who has experienced the lasting effects of homelessness. This morning I had the pleasure of hearing the QLD CEO of St Vincent De Paul, Peter Maher speak on … Read more about Part 2: Homelessness through Roberts eyes
EPIC Volunteers give a little and change a lot
National Volunteer Week (21 – 27 May) is a great opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the generous contribution of Australia’s volunteers. This year’s theme: Give a little. Change a lot, represents the millions of volunteers who make a profound impact on their communities, just by giving a … Read more about EPIC Volunteers give a little and change a lot
Part 1: Homelessness through Robert’s eyes
Housing issues In a recent article, I mentioned that in the lead up to the CEO Sleepout I will be sharing the stories from our EPIC job seekers who have experienced homelessness. To better understand the issue of homelessness, it’s essential that we hear real accounts of homelessness from real … Read more about Part 1: Homelessness through Robert’s eyes
“Having this job is important as it’s building my self-esteem, and I now have my own money.” – Alyssa
Alyssa has found a great career start amidst fishy friends, having just commenced at Barefoot Fish in Loganholme’s Hyperdome Shopping Centre. Barefoot Fish is Australia’s only fish spa, where customers put their feet in tanks of water and small fish nibble away dry and dead skin. Our Business … Read more about “Having this job is important as it’s building my self-esteem, and I now have my own money.” – Alyssa
“I feel over the moon to be working again.” – Geoffrey
Life rarely follows the path we think it will, and when things go off course, being surrounded by the right people can make all the difference. EPIC’s Launceston team recently celebrated a great win when our job seeker Geoffrey landed a great job at gas products supplier Supagas. Geoffrey’s new … Read more about “I feel over the moon to be working again.” – Geoffrey
“I am really happy to be starting my first ever job with such a lovely group of people.” – Sonya
Employment for people with Down syndrome is an important step towards independence. And like all students just out of high school, Sonya was excited to start her first job and begin her journey into early adulthood. Sonya has begun part-time work in administration at the Department of Natural … Read more about “I am really happy to be starting my first ever job with such a lovely group of people.” – Sonya