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
Taking advantage of newfound spare time to up-skill and re-skill
Many Australians are finding themselves with lots of extra time on their hands due to unemployment or reduced working hours. As we are all restricted to stay at home as much as possible, it is the perfect chance to utilise this additional time to up-skill or re-skill. Taking advantage of this unique … Read more about Taking advantage of newfound spare time to up-skill and re-skill
How to keep it professional during video conferencing
For those who are lucky enough to be able to still have employment and work from home, video conferencing has become a huge part of the job. Entertaining videos have been circling the internet of conferencing mishaps. Although they are funny, it is important to stay professional during work calls … Read more about How to keep it professional during video conferencing
An introduction to EPIC Assist’s disability employment services
Being unemployed is stressful. We know first-hand how overwhelming and hard it can be to find work, especially in a position that you love. For the many people who are affected by the COVID-19 crisis, this could be their first time unemployed in a long time and some may be unaware of the support … Read more about An introduction to EPIC Assist’s disability employment services
Leading a remote team through challenging times
Many leaders are suddenly finding themselves in new working relationships with their employees working remotely. Add to that the fear and uncertainty the coronavirus pandemic has brought upon workplaces and employees, and leaders have a challenging task ahead. The shift to working remotely can be … Read more about Leading a remote team through challenging times
The world needs neurodiversity, but employers still don’t seem to get it
Meet Liam. He’s a wiz at data analytics. He loves Microsoft Excel. His CV features a bachelor’s degree in computer science from QUT. An obvious choice for any company to scoop up, right? Until recently, no. When Liam was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome 15 years ago, he was told that he would … Read more about The world needs neurodiversity, but employers still don’t seem to get it