The Logan East Community Neighbourhood Association (LECNA) will be supported to continue its vital work to encourage co-operation, relieve poverty and help the local community through an EPIC Assist (EPIC) Community Grant. Gillian Marshall-Pierce, Manager – Community Liaison, Program Innovation … Read more about EPIC + LECNA – building better lives in Logan
Art by entrepreneurial 12-year-old funds inclusive ideas for people with disability
Artist. Innovator. Chicken whisperer. Superhero of change. These are just some of the titles on Summer Farrelly’s freshly printed business cards. The 12-year-old from Bundaberg in Queensland's Wide Bay region lives on the autism spectrum and works constantly to change the way communities view … Read more about Art by entrepreneurial 12-year-old funds inclusive ideas for people with disability
“EPIC made it so easy. I wish I’d done it sooner”- Matt
General Manager and Head Brewer of Brouhaha Matt Jancauskas was struggling to fill a role at his craft brewery and restaurant in Maleny on the Sunshine Coast. The role required an acute attention to detail for a quality control task integral to the canning part of the business. A drop in the … Read more about “EPIC made it so easy. I wish I’d done it sooner”- Matt
Artist spreads awareness for mental health by hiding art in parks
Tim Murphy always knew he wanted to work with animals, he just didn’t know it would be through art. As an artist, Tim is known as Twisted Murf. Diagnosed with bipolar, Tim has been in and out of hospital for twenty years. Thirteen years ago, he started twisting scraps of welding wire into … Read more about Artist spreads awareness for mental health by hiding art in parks
Community grants round 4 recipients announced
EPIC’s Community Grants program provides financial assistance to organisations who create opportunities and welcome people with disability. The grant recipients for round 4 represent the diverse community that EPIC supports. All of the well deserving organisations have one thing in common- … Read more about Community grants round 4 recipients announced
Art provides escape from living in constant pain
Trish Jackson is a survivor. Born with no arms, she learnt from a very young age to use her feet for any task her hands would typically be used for. Although her body has adapted to her needs, she lives in constant pain because in her words: ‘feet weren’t meant to be hands’. Expressing herself … Read more about Art provides escape from living in constant pain
Labour economist says that being disability-inclusive makes good business sense
Robert Sobyra is a self-confessed numbers guy. As Director of Evidence, Data and Innovation for Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) he knows that the numbers around disability and employment don’t stack up. Which is why when a family member who works at the Australian Tax Office told him … Read more about Labour economist says that being disability-inclusive makes good business sense
Liam proves that Asperger’s syndrome is no barrier to employment
When Liam was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome 15 years ago, his parents were told that he would never be able to hold down a job and that he would be dependent on them for the rest of his life. Liam and his family chose not to listen to that advice. According to Liam’s father, Brian, … Read more about Liam proves that Asperger’s syndrome is no barrier to employment