Every person with disability has a right to meaningful employment. Melissa White, the Director of Earles Paint Place in Maryborough, is one employer making this a reality. With humble beginnings as a sign shop in 1936, Earles Paint Place is a family-run business founded by Melissa’s grandparents, … Read more about Earles Paint Place brings out a new shade in their inclusive workforce
Support you can find in every aisle: FoodWorks Hervey Bay supports the disability community
Like most small cities, Hervey Bay is passionate about placing community first. One small business is putting this ethos into action. Tucked away just a short drive down the road from the Hervey Bay Airport, is a family-run business making a real difference in the lives of local young people with … Read more about Support you can find in every aisle: FoodWorks Hervey Bay supports the disability community
Everyone is welcome at the Cape Gateway Motel
The Cape Gateway Motel in Mareeba takes pride in providing warm and friendly customer service, where everyone feels welcome. Part of creating this positive environment is to ensure the staff are representative of the community. The manager of the Cape Gateway Motel, Mandy Andrews, made it a … Read more about Everyone is welcome at the Cape Gateway Motel
Tatts Hotel recognised for their inclusive hiring in business awards
Tattersalls Hotel in Bundaberg, affectionately nicknamed Tatts, takes diversity and inclusion seriously. The grand hotel has been a Bundaberg community icon for over 130 years, serving cold beers with delicious pub-style meals since the 1890s. Recently Director and Owner, Rohan Hill, worked … Read more about Tatts Hotel recognised for their inclusive hiring in business awards
Diversity and inclusion lead to a more robust and productive workplace
At the Seville Mercy Conference Centre (Seville) inclusion and diversity are two very important factors that contribute to their success. Rod Cole-Clarke is the Manager of Seville and has witnessed firsthand the power of having an inclusive and diverse work environment. For Rod inclusion means … Read more about Diversity and inclusion lead to a more robust and productive workplace
“Everyone deserves a fair go”: attitude put into practice at Grafton Sunset Caravan Park
As the Owner of Grafton Sunset Caravan Park, Malcolm Nott prides himself on creating a family environment. Part of creating that environment is having the attitude that everyone deserves a fair go. One way that Malcolm puts this attitude into practice is working with Disability Employment Service … Read more about “Everyone deserves a fair go”: attitude put into practice at Grafton Sunset Caravan Park
Inclusion is on the menu at McDonald’s Ballina
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
Community, support, and inclusion at its core for Bird’s Nest Restaurant
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