“This job gives me a purpose in life” – Adam
Tuesday, 25 September 2018
Since Adam began his role with Devonport Chaplaincy four years ago, his passion for the community services sector has continued to grow. Adam has found...
Employer testimonials
“It’s been great, a win/win.”- Irwin.
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
A young web designer on the autism spectrum is expanding his skillset, thanks to regular work experience with leading Canterbury digital agency Chromatix. Shen has...
“It feels amazing to have a job.” – Emily
Wednesday, 4 July 2018
Now And Not Yet Café is an iconic part of the community in Warrandyte, Victoria. As a social enterprise, the café’s profits go back into...
FTC Computers hires computer guru
Friday, 29 June 2018
FTC computers began hiring last year for a computer guru who was also skilled in accounting and administration. Owner Steve, having no luck with traditional...
“People with a disability can do a lot more than what society labels them with.” – Emma.
Tuesday, 26 June 2018
Hiring people with disability at Crepe Café Aspley has been a game-changer both personally and professionally for owner Emma. In the three years she has...
“Peter is Petite Waffles, he brings such an amazing atmosphere to this company.” – Eli.
Monday, 25 June 2018
The success of Petite Waffles was revolutionised when they began hiring people with disability, says manager Eli. Petite Waffles began working with EPIC six years...
“Hiring Tim has been a great thing for us personally and professionally.” – Griffith Graphics
Thursday, 29 March 2018
Tim Stockley may have only been on the job for six weeks, but he’s hit the ground running in his new role at Griffith Graphics....
“Hiring people with disability is a win-win whichever way we look at it.” – SEVA
Thursday, 29 March 2018
Specialised Emergency Vehicles Australia (SEVA) has been working with EPIC for almost two years, and have welcomed 4 valuable team members during that time. Engineering...
“We believe that our workforce should reflect the diversity of society.” – Compass Group
Thursday, 29 March 2018
Natasha Caflisch, Diversity Projects & Indigenous Engagement Coordinator at Compass Group, took some time out to tell us all about Compass Group’s experience of connecting with...
“EPIC has a professional, client serving culture within their company.” – Impact Office Supplies
Thursday, 29 March 2018
Craig Stanton from Impact Office Supplies shares their experience of finding quality staff through EPIC. “Let me start by saying that we attempted to use...
“We are getting great joy and satisfaction from watching these young people learn.” – Bouganvillia Dell Nursery
Thursday, 29 March 2018
Christine and Don McDonald from Bouganvillia Dell Nursery & Landscape Supplies talk through their mutually beneficial experience working with EPIC. “Over the past 18 months since...
“Instead of using the word ‘disability’ we need to look at people’s abilities.” – Moncrieff Entertainment Centre
Monday, 26 March 2018
Some said Sam’s cerebral palsy would prevent him from ever working, but he’s proven the cynics wrong, recently celebrating his two year anniversary at Moncrieff...
“Elizabeth has proved to us all, including the customers, that having a disability does not hold you back.”
Monday, 26 March 2018
17-year-old Elizabeth has been a much-loved part of the Donut King Yeppoon Central team for almost a year, charming customers and colleagues alike with her...
“Katinka is fantastic. She is faster than my other staff in her duties.” – Tewantin Noosa RSL Club.
Monday, 26 March 2018
Each day Katinka bring her infectious personality and bubbly demeanour to work, bringing her team members up with her. Katinka is employed part-time in an...
“This is something we are really proud of.” – Northern Co-operative Meat Company Ltd
Friday, 23 March 2018
It is often challenging for people with disability to break into the workforce, but one local business is leading the charge in workforce diversity after...
