Horse riding is a powerful and incredibly beneficial activity for people with disability. It encourages relaxation, improves mobility, and provides a number of other therapeutic benefits. Arundel Park Riding for Disabled Inc is a not-for-profit charity that has been helping children and adults … Read more about EPIC community grant helps Arundel group saddle up for success
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Six months’ success and counting for job seekers Sam and Danielle
Job seekers Sam and Danielle are successfully powering towards a huge milestone as they prepare to celebrate six months working with DDH Graham as office administrators. “In the months they've been here since August, we've had nothing but positive compliments,” says DDH Graham Chairman, … Read more about Six months’ success and counting for job seekers Sam and Danielle
Camel careers for new recruits on Sunshine Coast
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
Community grant helps people living with cancer feel empowered
EPIC recently awarded over $8000 worth of grants to not-for-profit community groups, and over the coming weeks and months we’ll be bringing stories from some recipients to you. The Cancer Patients Foundation was one of 27 successful recipients in this round of our Community Grants program, and we … Read more about Community grant helps people living with cancer feel empowered
Jingle all the way! 2018 Participant Christmas Party wrap-up
The festive spirit was in the air at the 2018 Participant Christmas Party, held at Kedron-Wavell Services Club in Brisbane on Saturday 10 December. The annual celebration is a highlight on the calendar for EPIC's Brisbane-based participants, who gather with their family and EPIC staff for a day … Read more about Jingle all the way! 2018 Participant Christmas Party wrap-up
Congratulations grants recipients
EPIC Assist's Community Grants for Round 1 have been awarded, and we are proud to be supporting the following 27 organisations, located all along east coast of Australia: Community Living Assocation Inc. Girl Guides Disability Matters Bundaberg Country Dressage Group Inc. St Vincent … Read more about Congratulations grants recipients
Today is International Day of People with Disability!
Today is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), and it’s an ideal opportunity to reflect on what people with disability bring to our communities. EPIC’s celebration of IDPwD is our annual art exhibition, A World of Difference, which runs from 11-21 December at Graydon Gallery in New … Read more about Today is International Day of People with Disability!
Low Road café provides high road to employment for job seeker with disability
This week (26 – 30 November), employers all over the country are opening their doors to job seekers with disability for a single day as part of AccessAbility Day. For Windsor coffee shop, The Low Road, the decision to offer the one day experience to local barista, Arra was a simple one. The … Read more about Low Road café provides high road to employment for job seeker with disability