“EPIC made it so easy. I wish I’d done it sooner”- Matt
Wednesday, 9 October 2019
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...
Labour economist says that being disability-inclusive makes good business sense
Friday, 20 September 2019
Robert Sobyra is a self-confessed numbers guy. As Director of Evidence, Data and Innovation for Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) he knows that the numbers around...
Liam proves that Asperger’s syndrome is no barrier to employment
Friday, 20 September 2019
When Liam was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome 15 years ago, his parents were told that he would never be able to hold down a job...
What you need to organise before your first day of work
Tuesday, 17 September 2019
Getting your first job can be an exciting time. When applying for jobs it is important to ensure you have applied for the right documentation...
Long term support key for employee of the month Clinton
Monday, 2 September 2019
Long-term Target employee Clinton’s enthusiasm and dedication has hit the mark, taking out the first ever employee of the month award for his Burnie store...
Graduation the start of career dreams for EPIC job seekers
Thursday, 29 August 2019
They may have only just graduated, but it’s clear that this is just the beginning for four EPIC Assist (EPIC) job seekers who are on...
Local community helping job seekers dress to impress
Wednesday, 7 August 2019
EPIC job seekers will be stepping into job interviews with an increased sense of confidence and pride thanks to their new wardrobe of corporate clothes...
Inclusion on the menu at Maryborough Cafe
Friday, 2 August 2019
Owner of Maryborough’s POPIN on Kent café, Deb, knows that the staff members she has employed through local disability employment service EPIC Assist are (in...
“Take the leap because you won’t regret it.” – Duncan
Monday, 29 July 2019
Managing Director of Avantix is reaping the benefits of hiring someone on the autism spectrum Brisbane based information processing solutions company, Avantix, is learning that...
The game changer is support: Patrice’s journey to find his confidence
Tuesday, 23 July 2019
After sustaining an injury, and realising that he could no longer continue in his current line of work, Patrice Sullivan turned to EPIC Assist (EPIC)...
EPIC Assist serving up more than jobs in Bundaberg
Monday, 24 June 2019
24 job seekers connected with the EPIC Bundaberg team have been served up more than jobs this June, taking part in a Jamie’s Ministry of...
Everything’s stacking up for Brayden at IKEA
Thursday, 16 May 2019
At EPIC Assist (EPIC), we’re committed to preparing people with disability for the workforce and supporting them to reach their potential. We recently chatted to...
Isabella breaks down perceived barriers of blindness
Wednesday, 1 May 2019
Isabella was submitting hundreds of job applications and getting nowhere before she made the decision to connect with EPIC. As a blind woman with a...
How meaningful employment has changed Alex’s life
Thursday, 11 April 2019
Alex’s journey to meaningful employment has been tougher than most. He spent many years fighting an uphill battle plagued with misdeeds by previous workplaces, and...
My thoughts on Employable Me, season 2, episode 1
Wednesday, 10 April 2019
ABC’s Employable Me is back for a second season, with episode 1 of 3 screening last night. The show follows nine people with disability as they navigate...
1 in 70 Australians has autism, and only 40% are employed
Tuesday, 2 April 2019
We’re celebrating World Autism Awareness Month throughout April! Every day at EPIC Assist (EPIC), we support people with autism who are working hard to get...
Jono shares his experience managing his money
Wednesday, 20 March 2019
We recently spoke with Jono, one of our former job seekers, who shared his experience managing his money. As Jono has found out, life is...
“My noise-cancelling headphones have been transformational.”
Tuesday, 19 March 2019
We were thrilled to recently receive an update from one of our former job seekers, Peter. EPIC helped Peter secure a great job in the...
“Being on the autism spectrum has affected my whole life in a variety of ways.” – Steph
Tuesday, 19 March 2019
Our job seeker Steph has been working with EPIC Assist for almost a year. It's not been all smooth sailing, but Steph has come a...
“I’ve come a long way and I’m showing people what’s possible.” – Anthony
Thursday, 14 March 2019
At EPIC Assist (EPIC), we’re committed to ensuring our trainees feel confident and ready to enter the workforce. After two years of working at EPIC,...
