Employer testimonials

When McDonald’s Ballina was looking for a new team member, they decided to cast the net a little wider. Rikki, the McDonald's Ballina Manager, contacted Disability Employment Service provider EPIC Assist (EPIC) to see if they had a participant suitable for the role. EPIC thought their participant … Read more about Inclusion is on the menu at McDonald’s Ballina

When Marie, the owner of Bird’s Nest Restaurant, started chatting to one of her regulars Bevan about what he did for work she never imagined that it would result in changing someone’s life. Bevan works at EPIC Assist (EPIC) as an Employment Advisor. He discussed with Marie the many benefits of … Read more about Community, support, and inclusion at its core for Bird’s Nest Restaurant

Stepping up to the counter of Oasis Café in Redcliffe, you’ll find more than just cake and coffee on the menu. The café, which serves drinks, cakes, breakfast, lunch, and (courtesy of the owners, Steve and Zokki) “wonderful conversations,” is passionate about creating a safe place where people … Read more about Meet the café that’s serving up more than just your morning coffee

Not all Disability Employment Service providers are the same. What sets EPIC Assist (EPIC) apart from other providers is the ongoing support offered long after our job seekers are employed. EPIC tailor our support to each individual job seeker and employer. We understand that not one business is … Read more about Thirteen years of ongoing support makes all the difference at the Sheraton

For many people, finding employment is a long and daunting task. Endless job board searching, CV writing, and high-pressure interviews can become exhausting. However, for 24-year Josh he had an extra hurdle to overcome during his job hunt. Josh has Asperger’s syndrome and unfortunately, due to … Read more about Josh’s Asperger’s a benefit, not a barrier to his employer

Everyone can use more kindness in their lives. That’s the purpose of Feel Good February – to uplift communities and encourage everyone to take on a random act of kindness during February (and beyond!). The last year has been tough for businesses all around the globe. But out of all that … Read more about How to create kinder, more inclusive communities and workplaces this Feel Good February

Finding supportive employers who create employment opportunities for people with disability is one of the core missions of EPIC Assist (EPIC). Traineeships and work experience are important pathways on the journey to paid employment. When EPIC approached Greg Harding at Craignish Country Club … Read more about Country Club just the tee for Tyler & Jack

Nothing is more important to Peter Skuthorpe than community. The Community Justice Group Coordinator for Kahwun-Wooga Aboriginal Corporation in Maryborough explains: “Community to me means family, family means love, and love is the healer of all.” Kahwun-Wooga is an Aboriginal and Torres-Strait … Read more about EPIC and Kahwun-Wooga create employment opportunities for Maryborough community