Stereotyping, stigma, and discrimination are challenges people with disability face every day. Much of the disabled community faces exclusion from parts of society other people take for granted. Disability exclusion has stemmed from the belief that having a disability makes you ‘less than.’ In … Read more about The biggest barrier for people with disability is how society disables them
“You are the man we need:” a niche skill set leads to permanent work
There are many reasons why someone may consider their job meaningful. Someone may love their job because they are working in an industry they are interested in, or it allows them to sustain a lifestyle they enjoy, or it helps them become more independent. For job seeker Luke, meaningful work was … Read more about “You are the man we need:” a niche skill set leads to permanent work
Inclusion is on the menu at McDonald’s Ballina
When McDonald’s Ballina was looking for a new team member, they decided to cast the net a little wider. Rikki, the McDonald's Ballina Manager, contacted Disability Employment Service provider EPIC Assist (EPIC) to see if they had a participant suitable for the role. EPIC thought their participant … Read more about Inclusion is on the menu at McDonald’s Ballina
Jolleen celebrates 15 years at Woolworths and counting
What began as a small job in 2006 has evolved into a 15-year EPIC journey for Woolworths Narangba employee Jolleen. This month, Jolleen celebrated 15 years working at the store. The team at Woolworths threw a party for the long-term employee to recognise her achievements and mark the momentous … Read more about Jolleen celebrates 15 years at Woolworths and counting
Art provides cultural connection and outlet for mental health
Fourteen years ago, an Indigenous Elder threw EPIC Assist (EPIC) participant Lisa a rock and told her to start painting to help her work through a challenging time. Painting positive affirmations on spirit rocks became a form of therapy for Lisa, who was diagnosed with Bipolar at 16 after manic … Read more about Art provides cultural connection and outlet for mental health
Misconceptions about people with PTSD
Over 1 million Australians have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but it still a very misunderstood mental health condition. 27th June is PTSD Awareness Day, which is designed to raise awareness of PTSD and help more people access the treatment they need to recover and adjust. In our 30 years … Read more about Misconceptions about people with PTSD
Daniel’s passion to improve people’s lives has developed into a career
When Daniel first approached EPIC Assist (EPIC) for help finding paid work, he had a clear goal: to one day become a Disability Support Worker. Having had the opportunity to access support himself, Daniel felt that with the right opportunity and the right employer, he could work with others to help … Read more about Daniel’s passion to improve people’s lives has developed into a career
Dismantling the narrow view of disability
When we hear the word disability, most people think of someone in a wheelchair. In Australia, there are over 4.4 million people that have some form of disability. Only 4.4% of people with disability use a wheelchair. This limited view of disability can affect how we establish accessibility, … Read more about Dismantling the narrow view of disability