Since 2003, The Breakfast Club has been waking up with the sun to feed the Redcliffe community. Every month, they serve over 800 free meals to the homeless and those in need. From a fully cooked breakfast, to simply a tea or coffee, The Breakfast Club’s team of volunteers work hard five days a week … Read more about Redcliffe charity serving up a brighter future with EPIC grant
How meaningful employment has changed Alex’s life
Alex’s journey to meaningful employment has been tougher than most. He spent many years fighting an uphill battle plagued with misdeeds by previous workplaces, and shocking workplace bullying. “In the past, I experienced workplace bullying that went so far that I ended up having a regression. I … Read more about How meaningful employment has changed Alex’s life
How this organisation is creating choices for people with disability
Life can be unpredictable for people with disability. Muscular Dystrophy Queensland is one organisation dedicated to instilling a bit of control and support back into the lives of people with disability. Recently, Muscular Dystrophy Queensland received an EPIC community grant to help them achieve … Read more about How this organisation is creating choices for people with disability
EPIC grant helps All About Living answer the community’s calls
All About Living is an organisation that supports people with disability, the elderly, frail, and veterans. They are committed to supporting the accessibility needs of their staff with disability, and ensuring their workplace is comfortable and welcoming for everyone. All About Living recently … Read more about EPIC grant helps All About Living answer the community’s calls
Inclusion no laughing matter for comedy group
EPIC Assist (EPIC) recently awarded community grants to 12 not-for-profit community groups to help create communities that value and welcome people with disability. One of the successful recipients was Larry Laughs Loud, a Lismore-based comedy club. Led by Vanessa Mitchell, the club was created … Read more about Inclusion no laughing matter for comedy group
EPIC grant guides girls to express themselves
Everyone deserves the opportunity to feel empowered and confident. Girl Guides supports girls and young women to do just this, and EPIC Assist (EPIC) is proud to be supporting their inclusive program in Cairns with a Community Grant. Girl Guides is an amazing program that empowers girls to try … Read more about EPIC grant guides girls to express themselves
1 in 70 Australians has autism, and only 40% are employed
We’re celebrating World Autism Awareness Month throughout April! Every day at EPIC Assist (EPIC), we support people with autism that are working hard to get prepared for the workforce. 1 in 5 of our job seekers is on the autism spectrum, and we love being part of their journey in overcoming … Read more about 1 in 70 Australians has autism, and only 40% are employed
What are reasonable adjustments in the workplace?
The right tools at work can make all the difference in helping people with disability reach their best at work. Understanding how to support your employees with disability is an important step towards optimising your organisation’s productivity and achieving positive workplace mental … Read more about What are reasonable adjustments in the workplace?