Three young people have started new careers on the Sunshine Coast with an array of furry friends by their side. Jo, Bryce and James are the newest additions to the team at commercial camel dairy QCamel, and it’s their responsibility to ensure the camels are well loved and looked after. QCamel … Read more about Camel careers for new recruits on Sunshine Coast
Eat healthy on a budget
It can be tricky to know how to make healthy food choices while sticking to a budget. Convenience foods like frozen pastries and pies, chips, biscuits, and cakes can be very appealing. They’re often affordable, can save a lot of time in the kitchen, and have a long shelf life. Unfortunately, … Read more about Eat healthy on a budget
Compass Institute enables people with disability to unleash creativity
Everyone is born with the intrinsic desire to express themselves. Creative media carries an incredible power in allowing individuals to access this self-expression. Through art forms, you can discover outlets that develop hope, improve mental health, relieve stress, and enhance empathy. Compass … Read more about Compass Institute enables people with disability to unleash creativity
Hand in Hand feeds the community with EPIC grant
For many local families, putting food on the table is a daily stress and challenge. But one local charity, Hand in Hand Community Project Moreton Shire (Hand in Hand), is working hard to change this reality. Over the past four years, Nellie Waldron and her volunteer team at Hand in Hand have … Read more about Hand in Hand feeds the community with EPIC grant
Camp supports kids to just be kids
Living alongside a family member with mental illness can be tough for kids, who are often required to step up and assume responsibilities beyond their years. And with 1 in 5 Australians living with mental illness at any one time, many families are navigating these challenges every day. Kookaburra … Read more about Camp supports kids to just be kids
“I’m now in an environment where I feel I can thrive” – Karen
Karen is happily employed in a job she feels passionate about, thanks to the support of EPIC’s powerhouse Cairns team. “The Cairns team are awesome, and certainly live up to the name ‘EPIC’,” says Karen. “After trying to fit in to the mainstream job providers with a ‘not your everyday’ type of … Read more about “I’m now in an environment where I feel I can thrive” – Karen
How to succeed at online study
Online study is an amazing way to upskill and get a new qualification without upending your entire lifestyle. But it can also be a tough learning curve. Many students struggle to find the motivation to succeed at online study without the physical interaction of a classroom. In today’s age, there are … Read more about How to succeed at online study
Bubbly Bree spreads joy around Caloundra
There are some people you meet that just have a zest for life; people whose passion and enthusiasm shines through and creates a ripple effect in the community around them. Bree is one such person, and she’s been putting smiles on faces at EPIC’s Caloundra office since she connected with us in … Read more about Bubbly Bree spreads joy around Caloundra