Owner of Maryborough’s POPIN on Kent café, Deb, knows that the staff members she has employed through local disability employment service EPIC Assist are (in the words of the café’s namesake Mary Poppins), “practically perfect in every way.” Deb had a clear vision that her café would not only … Read more about Inclusion on the Menu at Maryborough Cafe
Community grant moves para dressage rider closer to goals
Earlier this year, EPIC Assist (EPIC) supported Bundaberg Country Dressage Group Inc. with a community grant. Para-Equestrian Dressage rider Annika Croaker recently shared with us her story and what the grant meant to her. “I would like to thank EPIC for your kind donation to the Bundaberg … Read more about Community grant moves para dressage rider closer to goals
Top tips on how to be a more disability inclusive business
Becoming more disability inclusive will not only help you build a business that better represents our society (1 in 5 Australians live with disability), it will also help you realise a range of other business benefits. Here are four tips from local disability employment specialists, EPIC Assist, … Read more about Top tips on how to be a more disability inclusive business
“Take the leap because you won’t regret it” – Duncan
Managing Director of Avantix is reaping the benefits of hiring someone on the autism spectrum Brisbane-based information processing solutions company, Avantix, is learning that there are significant business benefits that flow from taking a disability-inclusive approach to employment. Duncan … Read more about “Take the leap because you won’t regret it” – Duncan
Exercise key to living big with Cystic Fibrosis
For those living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), exercise is an important part of living a full life. EPIC Assist (EPIC) recently supported CF in Tasmania and Queensland with community grants to support their venture and help children with cystic fibrosis to live happy and healthy … Read more about Exercise key to living big with Cystic Fibrosis
The game changer is support: Patrice’s journey to find his confidence
After sustaining an injury, and realising that he could no longer continue in his current line of work, Patrice Sullivan turned to EPIC Assist (EPIC) for support. He had tried other providers but was told that he would need to find somewhere that understood him, his injury and could provide him … Read more about The game changer is support: Patrice’s journey to find his confidence
Horticultural trainees learn by doing with Abilities Plus
Abilities Plus - Learning By Doing Group provides education in horticulture, conservation and land management, combined with literacy and life skills, to people with disability and the disadvantaged in the Gold Coast community. The group provides pathways to employment in landscaping and … Read more about Horticultural trainees learn by doing with Abilities Plus
Businesses urged to make a change this Stress Down Day
Everyone experiences stress at some point during their life. Whether it’s that impending deadline at work or a tough situation at home, some days stress can just hit you from every angle. When all those demands begin to bottleneck, it can be difficult to find a way pass, but the first step is … Read more about Businesses urged to make a change this Stress Down Day