Inclusion initiatives

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...

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....

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

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...

No barriers to recreation or leisure. That’s the mission that saw Belgravia Leisure take out the EPIC Assist Award for Accessibility and Inclusiveness Excellence at...

It’s never easy to say goodbye to a job you love. Whether you’re a volunteer, doing work experience, or a paid team member, your last...

#InclusionAtWorkWeek 2022 is Diversity Council Australia’s inaugural week-long celebration of diversity and inclusion in Australian workplaces, celebrated from 14 to 18 November. #InclusionAtWorkWeek is an...

EPIC Assist (EPIC) was proud to sponsor the inaugural Award for Accessibility and Inclusiveness Excellence at the recent Moreton Bay Business & Innovation Awards, held...

Everyone has a right to equal pay and meaningful employment. International Equal Pay Day is dedicated to making this right a reality. International Equal Pay...

The idea of a data analytics business almost exclusively employing neurologically diverse people may seem impossible, but that is simply not true. The Brisbane-based business,...

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...

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...

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...

Messaging is everything. Today, 1 in 5 Australians live with a disability. But despite making up 20% of the population, only about 6% of businesses...

When EPIC Assist (EPIC) first opened its doors in 1990, the world was a very different place. EPIC only had four staff members, Bob Hawke...

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...

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...

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...

When Liam was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome 15 years ago, his parents were told that he would never be able to hold down a job...

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...