All About Living is an organisation that supports people with disability, the elderly, frail, and veterans. They are committed to supporting the accessibility needs of their staff with disability, and ensuring their workplace is comfortable and welcoming for everyone. All About Living recently … Read more about EPIC grant helps All About Living answer the community’s calls
Inclusion no laughing matter for comedy group
EPIC Assist (EPIC) recently awarded community grants to 12 not-for-profit community groups to help create communities that value and welcome people with disability. One of the successful recipients was Larry Laughs Loud, a Lismore-based comedy club. Led by Vanessa Mitchell, the club was created … Read more about Inclusion no laughing matter for comedy group
EPIC grant guides girls to express themselves
Everyone deserves the opportunity to feel empowered and confident. Girl Guides supports girls and young women to do just this, and EPIC Assist (EPIC) is proud to be supporting their inclusive program in Cairns with a Community Grant. Girl Guides is an amazing program that empowers girls to try … Read more about EPIC grant guides girls to express themselves
1 in 70 Australians has autism, and only 40% are employed
We’re celebrating World Autism Awareness Month throughout April! Every day at EPIC Assist (EPIC), we support people with autism that are working hard to get prepared for the workforce. 1 in 5 of our job seekers is on the autism spectrum, and we love being part of their journey in overcoming … Read more about 1 in 70 Australians has autism, and only 40% are employed
Congratulations grants recipients!
EPIC Assist's Community Grants for Round 2 have been awarded, and we are proud to be supporting the following 12 organisations, located all along east coast of Australia: Muscular Dystrophy Queensland Bundaberg Little Athletics Club Hervey Bay Baptist Church A Little Sparkle- Bringing … Read more about Congratulations grants recipients!
PBC Cricket Club score an EPIC community grant
Since 1928, Palm Beach Currumbin Cricket Club (PBC Cricket Club) has been a valued member of the local community, supporting the growth and development of all children. At EPIC Assist, we would like to acknowledge the incredible work they’ve done over the last 90 years and announce them as a … Read more about PBC Cricket Club score an EPIC community grant
Vinnies Caloundra providing the ultimate hand-up
Every year there is a heartbreaking number of people with disability who fall below the poverty line. With one in five Australians living with a disability, it is more important than ever to support people to overcome disadvantage and inequity. The St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland (Vinnies) … Read more about Vinnies Caloundra providing the ultimate hand-up
Kevin cleans up with Disability Matters
When EPIC recently awarded a community grant to Atherton-based charity Disability Matters, we were delighted to find one of our participants was already working there! Kevin has been cleaning the Disability Matters cars since 2015, working every Monday and Tuesday morning. Manager Kirsty says … Read more about Kevin cleans up with Disability Matters