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Helene, MP Angie Bell and EPIC employee Pat stand together holding Helene's artwork

“Art makes me feel limitless”- Helene

Artist Helene Warne has always had a creative flair. When she was little, she would make cards out of banana leaves, rag dolls and mosaics. In high school, Helene was more of an athletics star who dreamed of going to the Australian Institute of Sport. Unfortunately, that dream was cut short when … Read more about “Art makes me feel limitless”- Helene

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A young women plays the drums on the left, a painting is on the right

Art and music bring light to a life lived in darkness

Being completely blind has never stopped musician and artist Renee Kelly from using creative outlets to express herself. Born 15 weeks premature, Renee sees total darkness. Relying on her other senses, she developed a passion for music and the arts at a young age. “My dad taught me to play … Read more about Art and music bring light to a life lived in darkness

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Collage of images featuring 12 year old artist Summer Farrelly and three of her artworks of cyborg chickens

Art by entrepreneurial 12-year-old funds inclusive ideas for people with disability

Artist. Innovator. Chicken whisperer. Superhero of change. These are just some of the titles on Summer Farrelly’s freshly printed business cards. The 12-year-old from Bundaberg in Queensland's Wide Bay region lives on the autism spectrum and works constantly to change the way communities view … Read more about Art by entrepreneurial 12-year-old funds inclusive ideas for people with disability

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Collage of images featuring a wire squirrel and heron, plus two scenic outdoor images of the beach and a tree

Artist spreads awareness for mental health by hiding art in parks

Tim Murphy always knew he wanted to work with animals, he just didn’t know it would be through art. As an artist, Tim is known as Twisted Murf. Diagnosed with bipolar, Tim has been in and out of hospital for twenty years. Thirteen years ago, he started twisting scraps of welding wire into … Read more about Artist spreads awareness for mental health by hiding art in parks

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Painting of a cavalier dog in rainbow colours with a blue background

Art provides escape from living in constant pain

Trish Jackson is a survivor. Born with no arms, she learnt from a very young age to use her feet for any task her hands would typically be used for. Although her body has adapted to her needs, she lives in constant pain because in her words: ‘feet weren’t meant to be hands’. Expressing herself … Read more about Art provides escape from living in constant pain

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Artists with disability at the 2018 EPIC annual art exhibition

It’s time we close the pay gap for artists with disability

Art is one of Australia’s greatest and most important assets. Artists have the power to define and transform our country’s culture, identity, and future through their work. Yet despite their value in society, the art industry is overflowing with alarming inequities and unfair work conditions. … Read more about It’s time we close the pay gap for artists with disability

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Zoe Hankins stands in front of her artwork ''Eight of Swords' at EPIC's Seen and Unseen art exhibition

Art: the power to break down barriers

Artists with disability have the power to move people, to speak truths, and to break down barriers in their community. Creating art is a responsibility that artist and advocate Zoe Hankins takes very seriously. “Unlike simple text or speech, a painting or a piece of music can reach deep into our … Read more about Art: the power to break down barriers

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Donna Hawkins stands in front of her painting

Finding meaning through creativity

Art is a powerful medium for people with disability. It brings creativity, a sense of community and is a powerful way to share life experiences. For Redcliffe local Donna Hawkins, art has brought a sense of wellbeing through a long and arduous journey to health. Donna is a survivor.  She has had … Read more about Finding meaning through creativity

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