It’s true – EPIC Assist (EPIC) is 30 years old! We’ve come a long way in the last three decades. From our humble beginnings as a four-person team in 1990’s North Brisbane, to spanning three states and four countries, it’s safe to say that we’ve had some great adventures and got a pretty EPIC … Read more about The board game of EPIC Assist: 30 years in the making [infographic]
30 steps to prepare for a job interview
Congratulations! You’ve been asked to participate in a job interview. Interview preparation helps you feel more in control and appear cool and calm. It is an opportunity to understand the role and organisation even before you start working with them. Here are 30 ways to prepare yourself for a … Read more about 30 steps to prepare for a job interview
30 tips for preparing your resume
Preparing your resume can seem like a daunting task. It can be hard to know where to start, so we’ve broken it down into 30 easy steps, in celebration of EPIC’s 30-year anniversary of assisting people with disability into meaningful employment. Get started Make a list of your skills and work … Read more about 30 tips for preparing your resume
30 ways to improve mental wellbeing
EPIC Assist (EPIC) is celebrating 30 years of service. We are proud to help and support people with a disability, injury, health condition, or mental health condition find meaningful employment. We understand the impact mental health can have on your life and the importance of improving your … Read more about 30 ways to improve mental wellbeing
Pivotal moments for disability over the last 30 years
When EPIC Assist (EPIC) first opened its doors in 1990, the world was a very different place. EPIC only had 4 staff members, Bob Hawke was Prime Minister, and The Disability Discrimination Act had not even been introduced. As EPIC celebrates our 30th anniversary, we are looking back at the … Read more about Pivotal moments for disability over the last 30 years
The kindness amid the chaos: National Volunteer Week
It’s safe to say that the world is a little strange right now. But amid the chaos of 2020, something brilliant has emerged—the kindness of neighbours. Volunteers have signed up in flocks to help people all over their community through these dreary, challenging times. We’re seeing armies of … Read more about The kindness amid the chaos: National Volunteer Week
Mum’s the word: raising a child who is ‘different’
Becoming a parent is a life-changing experience. Suddenly, someone else’s needs always come first. Your thoughts, words and actions have a direct impact on another person. Nurturing, guiding and encouraging are part of your every day. It is an incredibly exciting and challenging role. In … Read more about Mum’s the word: raising a child who is ‘different’
International Guide Dog Day: celebrating our furry friends making a difference
Imagine that you are blindfolded. You are walking down a busy street. Obstacles clutter the footpath. Pedestrians whiz past you and brush your sides. Many are looking down at their phones, not watching where they are walking. Random poles, chairs, sandwich boards, and bins rise up from the … Read more about International Guide Dog Day: celebrating our furry friends making a difference