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
Country Club just the tee for Tyler & Jack
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
EPIC and Kahwun-Wooga create employment opportunities for Maryborough community
Nothing is more important to Peter Skuthorpe than community. The Community Justice Group Coordinator for Kahwun-Wooga Aboriginal Cooperation 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
Community key driver for Madill Motor Group
Madill Motor Group at Noosa have always fostered a feeling of community amongst their staff. With a focus on clubs within the local community and an importance on family, lots of their staff are long-term team members who have been employed for a number of years. One of these long-term team … Read more about Community key driver for Madill Motor Group
Taylah stands out as the perfect match for TADQ
The right person in the right role: a formula that has proven true for Taylah and her employer, Technology for Ageing and Disabled QLD (TADQ). TADQ is 40-year-old organisation in QLD that specialises in customised equipment for all ages. The organisation sources everything from walkers and … Read more about Taylah stands out as the perfect match for TADQ
Art and beer the perfect brew for Richard
Mateship, Sustainability and Inclusiveness. Head of Production at Your Mates Brewing Company Christen McGarry explains the Your Mates vision. “We always wanted to make sure that anyone who was coming into the team felt like they were coming into a group of mates. Inclusiveness runs straight on … Read more about Art and beer the perfect brew for Richard
Brett has the Cutting Edge
A lot can change in six months when you’re in the right role in a supportive workplace. Just ask Brett. Brett moved to the Sunshine Coast in late 2018, looking for employment. His verbal communication skills were minimal, and when he was able to speak, he had a severe stutter and struggled to get … Read more about Brett has the Cutting Edge
“EPIC made it so easy. I wish I’d done it sooner”- Matt
General Manager and Head Brewer of Brouhaha Matt Jancauskas was struggling to fill a role at his craft brewery and restaurant in Maleny on the Sunshine Coast. The role required an acute attention to detail for a quality control task integral to the canning part of the business. A drop in the … Read more about “EPIC made it so easy. I wish I’d done it sooner”- Matt