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Everyone is welcome at the Cape Gateway Motel

Wednesday, 5 January 2022

The Cape Gateway Motel in Mareeba takes pride in providing warm and friendly customer service, where everyone feels welcome. Part of creating this positive environment is to ensure the staff are representative of the community. The manager of the Cape Gateway Motel, Mandy Andrews, made it a priority to hire a diverse and inclusive workforce. “Inclusive… Read more

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New year, new priorities: CSR is not a box...

Tuesday, 14 December 2021

The new year brings lots of anticipation about the next 12 months that lay ahead....

Tatts Hotel recognised for their inclusive...

Monday, 15 November 2021

Tattersalls Hotel in Bundaberg, affectionately nicknamed Tatts, takes diversity and inclusion seriously. The grand hotel...

Diversity and inclusion lead to a more rob...

Friday, 12 November 2021

At the Seville Mercy Conference Centre (Seville) inclusion and diversity are two very important factors...

Answering questions about hiring someone w...

Thursday, 23 September 2021

Hiring someone with a disability for the first time can be daunting. At EPIC Assist...

A paralympic swimmer and long jumper

What the Paralympics are teaching employer...

Tuesday, 21 September 2021

It started as a small shindig tacked onto the back of the Olympic Games for...

“Everyone deserves a fair go”: attitud...

Thursday, 12 August 2021

As the Owner of Grafton Sunset Caravan Park, Malcolm Nott prides himself on creating a...

The biggest barrier for people with disabi...

Thursday, 22 July 2021

Stereotyping, stigma, and discrimination are challenges people with disability face every day. Much of the...

Inclusion is on the menu at McDonald’s B...

Wednesday, 7 July 2021

When McDonald’s Ballina was looking for a new team member, they decided to cast the...

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Misconceptions about people with PTSD

Monday, 7 June 2021

Over 1 million Australians have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but it is still a very...

Dismantling the narrow view of disability

Friday, 21 May 2021

When we hear the word disability, most people think of someone in a wheelchair. In...

A collage of illustrations of different people, some using technology

Digital accessibility benefits everyone

Monday, 10 May 2021

Every user deserves a positive digital experience on the web. While digital accessibility was once...

Bevan, Talia and Marie stand together smiling in the Bird's Nest Restaurant

Community, support, and inclusion at its c...

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

When Marie, the owner of Bird’s Nest Restaurant, started chatting to one of her regulars...

Silhouette with a person with autism surrounded by squiggly lines that mirror a sensory overload.

How to interview job candidates with autis...

Thursday, 15 April 2021

The interview process can be a stressful experience for anyone, but for candidates with autism,...

Steve, Telea, and Zokki in front of Oasis Cafe

Meet the café that’s serving up more th...

Thursday, 1 April 2021

Stepping up to the counter of Oasis Café in Redcliffe, you’ll find more than just...

EPIC participant Angelica and Sheraton HR Manager Michelle stand in front of some pot plants.

Thirteen years of ongoing support makes al...

Monday, 15 March 2021

Not all Disability Employment Service providers are the same. What sets EPIC Assist (EPIC) apart...

Taking the first steps to hire someone wit...

Monday, 8 March 2021

Hiring someone with a disability can ensure your business is not missing out on reaching...

Trudy, Robert, Josh and Narelle stand together smiling in front of a large washing machine

Josh’s Asperger’s a benefit, not a bar...

Monday, 8 February 2021

For many people, finding employment is a long and daunting task. Endless job board searching,...

An illustration of hands raised up in the air. Their palms are filled with hearts. Written in the sk

How to create kinder, more inclusive commu...

Friday, 22 January 2021

Everyone can use more kindness in their lives. That’s the purpose of Feel Good February...

3 men stand next to each other outside at a golf club

Country Club just the tee for Tyler &...

Thursday, 14 January 2021

Finding supportive employers who create employment opportunities for people with disability is one of the...

4 images in a collage of different working enviroments. one person is in a wheelchair working at a d

Flexible work: the new normal for 2021

Monday, 11 January 2021

In 2020 we saw our world change in ways we would never expect. The coronavirus...

A man and a lady stand in front of the Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait Islander flag smiling.

EPIC and Kahwun-Wooga create employment op...

Thursday, 3 December 2020

Nothing is more important to Peter Skuthorpe than community. The Community Justice Group Coordinator for...

Two people are sitting at desks in the shape of puzzle pieces. Another person is standing with his a

Inclusive leadership makes powerful teams

Monday, 23 November 2020

Inclusive leadership isn’t just nice to have. It makes good business sense. Teams with inclusive...

3 men stand next to each other outside Madill Toyota Noosa

Community key driver for Madill Motor Grou...

Wednesday, 30 September 2020

Madill Motor Group at Noosa have always fostered a feeling of community amongst their staff....

Taylah and her employer Maureen stand side by side against a maroon wall with smiling faces

Taylah stands out as the perfect match for...

Monday, 31 August 2020

The right person in the right role: a formula that has proven true for Taylah...

An illustration of a group of diverse people standing together. In the background you can see the wo

Why inclusive messaging matters: 30 best p...

Monday, 17 August 2020

Messaging is everything. Today, 1 in 5 Australians live with a disability. But despite making...

Two men standing in Your Mates Brewery

Art and beer the perfect brew for Richard

Thursday, 6 August 2020

Mateship, Sustainability and Inclusiveness. Head of Production at Your Mates Brewing Company Christen McGarry explains...

Employer Alan Bull and employee Brett Wilson stand in front of a forklift at supportive workplace Cu

Brett has the Cutting Edge

Tuesday, 21 July 2020

A lot can change in six months when you’re in the right role in a...

A sign in a window with a picture of a book that says 'open'.

What managers need to keep in mind when re...

Wednesday, 17 June 2020

As restrictions lift and life slowly eases back to normal, you may be commencing your...

Timothy gets started filling out a form at his job at Dimmeys.

Let’s talk about men’s health in the w...

Monday, 8 June 2020

If you had to choose, what would you rather be: healthy or successful? For many...

A father and daughter volunteer by moving a wheelbarrow.

The kindness amid the chaos: National Volu...

Wednesday, 6 May 2020

It’s safe to say that the world is a little strange right now. But amid...

Illustration of a man using a laptop to make a video call, and a lady viewing her laptop receiving t

Leading a remote team through challenging ...

Monday, 6 April 2020

Many leaders are suddenly finding themselves in new working relationships with their employees working remotely....

A graphic of 10 silhouettes stand side on. They are all different colours. We can see inside their b

The world needs neurodiversity, but employ...

Thursday, 2 April 2020

Meet Liam. He’s a wiz at data analytics. He loves Microsoft Excel. His CV features...

Close up of a hand holding a paperweight of a globe in their palm

Make corporate social responsibility a pri...

Wednesday, 22 January 2020

Is corporate social responsibility a business goal of yours for 2020? In today’s socially conscious...

A group of people are seated around a long table enjoying a Christmas meal.

How to make your work party accessible to ...

Monday, 11 November 2019

Corporate Christmas parties are a great way to boost staff morale, get the entire team...

Two men pose behind a bar at Brouhaha brewery

“EPIC made it so easy. I wish I’d done...

Wednesday, 9 October 2019

General Manager and Head Brewer of Brouhaha Matt Jancauskas was struggling to fill a role...

Robert Sobyra smiling in front of the CSQ sign

Labour economist says that being disabilit...

Friday, 20 September 2019

Robert Sobyra is a self-confessed numbers guy. As Director of Evidence, Data and Innovation for...

Target employee of the month Clinton standing in front of a poster holiding his prize mug

Long term support key for employee of the ...

Monday, 2 September 2019

Long-term Target employee Clinton’s enthusiasm and dedication has hit the mark, taking out the first...

Artists with disability at the 2018 EPIC annual art exhibition

It’s time we close the pay gap for artis...

Tuesday, 13 August 2019

Art is one of Australia’s greatest and most important assets. Artists have the power to...

Someone writing interview question notes on a clipboard

5 questions about disability that employer...

Tuesday, 13 August 2019

Job interviews are the most commonly used tool to test a candidate’s suitability for a...

EPIC consultants and Popin Cafe employees smiling with their coffees

Inclusion on the Menu at Maryborough Cafe

Friday, 2 August 2019

Owner of Maryborough’s POPIN on Kent café, Deb, knows that the staff members she has...

Three workers in bright orange shirts pose together in a workshop

Top tips on how to be a more disability in...

Monday, 29 July 2019

Becoming more disability inclusive will not only help you build a business that better represents...

Leara restocks the shelves at a pharmancy

#removethebarrier

Monday, 29 July 2019
by Bill Gamack

I take my hat off to Dylan Alcott who recently launched the #removethebarrier campaign –...

Liam and Duncan stand in front of the Avantix sign

“Take the leap because you won’t regre...

Monday, 29 July 2019

Managing Director of Avantix is reaping the benefits of hiring someone on the autism spectrum...

Three employees laughing around a laptop

Businesses urged to make a change this Str...

Wednesday, 3 July 2019

Everyone experiences stress at some point during their life. Whether it’s that impending deadline at...

EPIC retail student, Brayden, stands amongst the shelves at IKEA

Everything’s stacking up for Brayden...

Thursday, 16 May 2019

At EPIC Assist (EPIC), we’re committed to preparing people with disability for the workforce and...

Rodney from Phelan's Bakery talks meaningful employment in his office.

How meaningful employment has changed Alex...

Thursday, 11 April 2019

Alex’s journey to meaningful employment has been tougher than most. He spent many years fighting...

six people with disability stand together

My thoughts on Employable Me, season 2, ep...

Wednesday, 10 April 2019
by Bill Gamack

ABC’s Employable Me is back for a second season, with episode 1 of 3 screening last night....

A woman stands in a workplace that has been fitted with a standing desk reasonable adjustment.

What are reasonable adjustments in the wor...

Thursday, 28 March 2019

The right tools at work can make all the difference in helping people with disability...

Jonathan sits in front of a car at Eagers

Jonathon finds his job satisfaction at Eag...

Monday, 11 March 2019

Throughout life, everyone finds themselves searching for job satisfaction. Some people find something that makes...

Cody walks down the aisles at Officeworks

Everything falls into place for Cody at Of...

Wednesday, 6 March 2019

Everything is falling into place for Cody after EPIC Assist (EPIC) helped him find work...

Camera House manager, Robert, sits in front of shelving displaying camera products.

Camera House snaps up the perfect employee

Monday, 4 March 2019

Time has flown by for Nick, who recently celebrated 12 months working at Camera House....

Tayah working at Movie World lolly shop where she has found meaningful work

Sweet future ahead for lolly shop assistan...

Thursday, 28 February 2019

EPIC Assist (EPIC) believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to find meaningful work. Village Roadshow...

a group of camels

Camel careers for new recruits on Sunshine...

Tuesday, 26 February 2019

Three young people have started new careers on the Sunshine Coast with an array of...

Job seekers Sam and Danielle at DDH Graham

Six months’ success and counting for...

Monday, 14 January 2019

Job seekers Sam and Danielle are successfully powering towards a huge milestone as they prepare...

People chat at EPIC's art exhibition

What does different mean to you? Lessons f...

Thursday, 3 January 2019
by Bill Gamack

Late last year, EPIC hosted an event to mark the official opening of A World of...

EPIC participant Arra with The Low Road's owner Ben Corbett

Low Road café provides high road to emplo...

Wednesday, 28 November 2018

This week (26 – 30 November), employers all over the country are opening their doors...

Michael and Alicia stand in front of some trees

“It’s been such a positive experience ...

Wednesday, 7 November 2018

A six-week internship with the remuneration service department at Mercy Health is paying off for...

Staff at Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Café, with employee and EPIC participant Matt and EPIC CEO

Great staff make café all the sweeter

Thursday, 27 September 2018

There’s nothing as sweet as landing a great new job, especially when it involves coating...

Head Shot of Adam

“This job gives me a purpose in life...

Tuesday, 25 September 2018

Since Adam began his role with Devonport Chaplaincy four years ago, his passion for the...

IGA Store Manager Belinda, EPIC employment consultant Sonia, EPIC employee Carl and EPIC staff membe

Workplaces ideal environment for life-chan...

Thursday, 13 September 2018

R U OK? Day is all about creating communities and safe spaces where people can openly...

Shen stands with his manager and EPIC Consultant Lisa at his workplace, Chromatix

“It’s been great, a win/win.”- I...

Wednesday, 5 September 2018

A young web designer on the autism spectrum is expanding his skillset, thanks to regular...

Emily poses while working at Now And Not Yet Cafe

“It feels amazing to have a job.R...

Wednesday, 4 July 2018

Now And Not Yet Café is an iconic part of the community in Warrandyte, Victoria....

Steve smiling from FTC Computers with computer components in the background.

FTC Computers hires computer guru

Friday, 29 June 2018

FTC computers began hiring last year for a computer guru who was also skilled in...

Two EPIC job seekers look at their computers

Job seekers with disability urged to dream...

Tuesday, 26 June 2018

ABC’s popular Q&A program last night hosted a disability special, providing people with disability and...

Emma, owner of Crepe Cafe Aspley and Andrew business development manager at Epic Assist smile at the

“People with a disability can do a lot m...

Tuesday, 26 June 2018

Hiring people with disability at Crepe Café Aspley has been a game-changer both personally and...

Man holds waffles while smiling at the camera

“Peter is Petite Waffles, he brings such...

Monday, 25 June 2018

The success of Petite Waffles was revolutionised when they began hiring people with disability, says...

A homeless person sits on the street

Part 2: Homelessness through Roberts eyes

Tuesday, 5 June 2018
by Bill Gamack

The causes of homelessness Following my last article, I would like to continue to share...

A dark attic with a desk in the middle.

Part 1: Homelessness through Robert’s ey...

Monday, 21 May 2018
by Bill Gamack

Housing issues In a recent article, I mentioned that in the lead up to the CEO...

Charlotte walks down a street for her flyer drop for First National Real Estate

It’s not about changing a person with au...

Friday, 11 May 2018
by Bill Gamack

There was a time not too long ago when autism diagnoses were far less common...

Final reflections on the ABC’s Emplo...

Wednesday, 18 April 2018
by Bill Gamack

Last night signalled the end of the ABC’s 3-part series Employable Me, which followed 9 people...

Ben from Employable Me wears his business suit and smiles at the camera

Further reflections on the ABC’s Employa...

Friday, 13 April 2018
by Bill Gamack

Watching the second episode of Employable Me last night inspired me to write another reflection piece. Last...

Employable Me's Kayla searches for jobs in the newspaper

Reflections on the first episode of the AB...

Thursday, 5 April 2018
by Bill Gamack

For a while now, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the opportunity to watch Employable Me, a 3-part...

A close up of a parking space in a parking lot

Listen and learn: the importance of parkin...

Thursday, 5 April 2018
by Bill Gamack

I was moved to write this piece after listening to Jon Faine’s interview with Carly Findlay last...

Graham and his wife Amanda with EPIC Employee Tim, standing in the Griffith Graphics foyer

“Hiring Tim has been a great thing f...

Thursday, 29 March 2018

Tim Stockley may have only been on the job for six weeks, but he’s hit...

SEVA Engineering Manager Steve Harper with EPIC job seekers Tracy, Nick, Korey and Levi

“Hiring people with disability is a ...

Thursday, 29 March 2018

Specialised Emergency Vehicles Australia (SEVA) has been working with EPIC for almost two years, and...

Compass Groups Natasha stands with her arm around EPIC Assist's Natalie

“We believe that our workforce shoul...

Thursday, 29 March 2018

Natasha Caflisch, Diversity Projects & Indigenous Engagement Coordinator at Compass Group, took some time out...

From left - Craig stands with Tara in the foyer of Impact Office Supplies

“EPIC has a professional, client ser...

Thursday, 29 March 2018

Craig Stanton from Impact Office Supplies shares their experience of finding quality staff through EPIC....

From left EPIC Employment Consultant Chris, with Christine and Don holding their award

“We are getting great joy and satisf...

Thursday, 29 March 2018

Christine and Don McDonald from Bouganvillia Dell Nursery & Landscape Supplies talk through their mutually beneficial...

Sam sits outside the MOncrieff Entertainment centre with his EPIC consultants

“Instead of using the word ‘disabi...

Monday, 26 March 2018

Some said Sam’s cerebral palsy would prevent him from ever working, but he’s proven the...

Elizabeth stands behind the counter with her team at Donut King

“Elizabeth has proved to us all, inc...

Monday, 26 March 2018

17-year-old Elizabeth has been a much-loved part of the Donut King Yeppoon Central team for...

Katinka sits at her desk and works behind her computer

“Katinka is fantastic. She is faster...

Monday, 26 March 2018

Each day Katinka bring her infectious personality and bubbly demeanour to work, bringing her team...

EPIC Assist participant Dan on the football field at Carlton Football Club holding a football

Trust and the NDIS

Monday, 26 March 2018
by Bill Gamack

Aside from headline-grabbing articles about the sustainability and costs of the NDIS lies a lesser-discussed...

A group of people stand in a line

Disability is not an excuse for bad behavi...

Friday, 23 March 2018
by Bill Gamack

Don Burke blaming Asperger’s syndrome as his excuse for his behaviour is just that. An...

I line of five people stand, picture from the neck down.

Mental health in job seekers on the autism...

Friday, 23 March 2018

Entering the workforce or starting a new job can be a stressful time. Many of...

A group of people sit on the back of a car having a conversation

The importance of brave conversations

Friday, 23 March 2018

Any day is a good day to check in with family, friends or co-workers that...

A group of five young professionals sit around a desk and watch a young women present her idea to th

We should be ashamed of the low employment...

Friday, 23 March 2018
by Bill Gamack

I thought it timely to round out Disability Action Week by sharing some insights from...

An illustration of children riding on white birds through a watercoloured sky

Love them and let them go

Friday, 23 March 2018

A recent screening of ABC’s Australian Story featured the captivating tale of a couple who...

A man stands in front of an empty restaurant

How disability confident is your workplace...

Friday, 23 March 2018

The Disability Confidence Survey Report reflects a positive shift in disability awareness levels among small to medium...

EPIC Training Manager Prudence Bessant, mh@work Founder and Managing Director Ingrid Ozols and EPIC

New partnership to change lives of people ...

Friday, 23 March 2018

EPIC Assist (EPIC) is delighted to announce a game-changing new partnership with Mental Health at...

EPIC CEO Bill Gamack has lunch with Booyong staff member Denis Mullane in the Booyong Cafeteria

“This is something we are really proud o...

Friday, 23 March 2018

It is often challenging for people with disability to break into the workforce, but one...

Charlotte on a leaflet drop for her employer First National Real Estate, walking down a street

It’s time to rethink the value of autism...

Friday, 23 March 2018

There are major problems with the way society views disability, and as long as those...

A laptop with a persons hands typing on the keyboard

5 simple ways to improve social media cont...

Friday, 23 March 2018

Social media is a valuable tool for businesses wanting to engage with customers, potential employees,...

A business man and women sit at a desk and conduct a meeting

Clear communication breaks down barriers t...

Friday, 23 March 2018

The UK’s Business Disability Forum released their latest research “Square Holes for Square Pegs: Current...

Two young women and a young man stand out the front of a university and have a conversation

Improving employment opportunities for you...

Friday, 23 March 2018

Young Australians with mental health concerns are more likely to be unemployed or not studying...

EPIC Assist CEO Bill Gamack sits with an EPIC job seeker while on a job site visit at Booyong

How to be an inclusive leader – from EPI...

Thursday, 22 March 2018

We pride ourselves on being a wholly inclusive organisation. A leader in disability employment and recruitment,...

Illustrated band aids sit on a colored background

‘Mental Health First Aid’ should be av...

Thursday, 22 March 2018

Mental illness is the third leading cause of disability in Australia. In the work environment, 1...

Three rows of black file sit on a shelf

Improve the accessibility of workplace doc...

Thursday, 22 March 2018

Within businesses of any size, it is important to ensure that all communication is effective,...

A young man sits in a booth frowning as he works on his laptop

How to reduce workplace stress

Thursday, 22 March 2018

Work stress can stem from many causes: long hours, heavy workload, job insecurity and conflict...

A business man stands with his back to the camera looking over a corporate office block

Supporting colleagues with mental illness

Thursday, 22 March 2018

1 in 5 employees is likely to be experiencing a mental health condition at any...

A young girl in a wheelchair laughs with her mother

Creating a world that does not disable peo...

Thursday, 22 March 2018

A person is not disabled by their body and its perceived limitations, but by society’s...

A group of five young professionals sit around a desk and watch a young women present her idea to th

5 tips to help you communicate with deaf c...

Thursday, 22 March 2018

Being a better communicator with colleagues who are deaf or hard of hearing is simple....

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