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Accessibility improvements

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Accessibility & Inclusion

Beyond the wheelchair: A new perspective on disability inclusion

Wednesday, 20 August 2025
The hidden majority: Why our view of disability needs a shift When you hear the word "disability," what image comes to mind? For many, it's...
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Business & employer tips

Web accessibility benefits everyone

Friday, 14 March 2025
Imagine a world where every person can have a positive digital experience on the web. Web accessibility was once a nice-to-have addition on a website...
A group of people are seated around a long table enjoying a Christmas meal.

Business & employer tips

How to make your work party accessible to everyone

Friday, 29 November 2024
Corporate Christmas parties are a great way to boost staff morale, get the entire team together, and say thank you for all their hard work....
Five representatives from Sunshine Home Support stand on stage with EPIC's Jill Nash and Mayor Peter Flannery after receiving the award for accessibility and inclusiveness excellence

Accessibility & Inclusion

Moreton Bay Awards recognise EPIC achievements in access & inclusion

Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Entering its 7th year in 2024, the Moreton Bay Business & Innovation Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of Moreton Bay businesses and individuals. EPIC Assist...
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Business & employer tips

The necessity of reasonable adjustments for an autism-friendly workplace

Monday, 29 April 2024
Have you ever considered whether there’s something in your workplace environment stopping your team from performing at their best? For many people with autism, these...
A picture of clouds in the sky. Inside the clouds reads Misconceptions about cerebral palsy.

Accessibility & Inclusion

Misconceptions about cerebral palsy

Thursday, 5 May 2022
Complex health conditions such as cerebral palsy (CP) are widely misunderstood.   Across the globe, almost 17 million people and 34,000 people here in Australia...
A paralympic swimmer and long jumper

Business & employer tips

What the Paralympics are teaching employers about inclusion and accessibility

Tuesday, 21 September 2021
It started as a small shindig tacked onto the back of the Olympic Games for military veterans that use wheelchairs. Today, it’s the biggest international...
Silhouette with a person with autism surrounded by squiggly lines that mirror a sensory overload.

Business & employer tips

How to interview job candidates with autism

Thursday, 15 April 2021
The interview process can be a stressful experience for anyone, but for candidates with autism, it can be particularly challenging. Traditional recruitment and interview processes...
A black Labrador guide dog sits on concrete with its tongue out.

Accessibility & Inclusion

International Guide Dog Day: celebrating our furry friends making a difference

Wednesday, 22 April 2020
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...
Edward is on the left had side standing in front of the EPIC office, Samual is on the right standing next to an EPIC poster

Job seeker success stories

Temporary roles important stepping stones for Cairns job seekers

Wednesday, 30 October 2019
Two job seekers connected with EPIC Assist’s Cairns Service Centre, Edward and Samuel, have discovered that it’s good to be open to opportunities that may...
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Business & employer tips

5 questions about disability that employers can’t ask in a job interview

Tuesday, 13 August 2019
Job interviews are the most commonly used tool to test a candidate’s suitability for a role. Most employers have a bank of questions used to...
Three workers in bright orange shirts pose together in a workshop

Accessibility & Inclusion

Busting myths about disability

Tuesday, 7 May 2019
Did you know that in Australia 1 in 5 people have disability? And that people with disability are twice as likely to be unemployed than...
The new counselling room at Hervey Bay Baptist Church, funded by EPIC's Community Grant program

EPIC news

Hervey Bay church welcomes the community with their new counselling room

Friday, 3 May 2019
For almost 100 years, Hervey Bay Baptist Church (HBBC) has been transforming lives and spreading hope within the local community. As a part of their...
A woman stands in a workplace that has been fitted with a standing desk reasonable adjustment.

Business & employer tips

What are reasonable adjustments in the workplace?

Thursday, 28 March 2019
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...
Arundel community grant students petting a horse

EPIC news

EPIC community grant helps Arundel group saddle up for success

Wednesday, 16 January 2019
Horse riding is a powerful and incredibly beneficial activity for people with disability. It encourages relaxation, improves mobility, and provides a number of other therapeutic...
Two EPIC job seekers look at their computers

Accessibility & Inclusion

Job seekers with disability urged to dream big

Tuesday, 26 June 2018
ABC’s popular Q&A program last night hosted a disability special, providing people with disability and their advocates a valuable platform to share their experiences. The...
Katinka sits at her desk and works behind her computer

Employer testimonials

“Katinka is fantastic. She is faster than my other staff in her duties.” – Tewantin Noosa RSL Club

Monday, 26 March 2018
Each day, Katinka bring her infectious personality and bubbly demeanour to work, bringing her team members up with her. Katinka is employed part-time in an...
A collage of photos from Let's Play Group, Hervey Bay Girl Guides and healthAbility

EPIC community grants

Community groups deliver returns for the community

Friday, 23 March 2018
We have made significant donations to three local groups, which has allowed them to create positive change in their communities. Hervey Bay Girl Guides have...
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Business & employer tips

5 simple ways to improve social media content accessibility

Friday, 23 March 2018
Social media is a valuable tool for businesses wanting to engage with customers, potential employees, and business partners. However, if social media content accessibility isn't...
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Business & employer tips

Improve the accessibility of workplace documents

Thursday, 22 March 2018
Within businesses of any size, it is important to ensure that all communication is effective and can reach everyone on staff. In Australia, people with...
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EPIC Assist acknowledges the past, present, and future Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work. – EPIC’s reconciliation commitment

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