Employment success stories

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,...

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...

It’s not every day you hear about an employee who has worked their entire career at one company. EPIC participant Paul began his career at...

This October we are celebrating ADHD Awareness Month. With over 800,000 Australians living with ADHD, it is the most common neurodevelopmental condition yet still very...

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...

There are many reasons why someone may consider their job meaningful. Someone may love their job because they are working in an industry they are...

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...

What began as a small job in 2006 has evolved into a 15-year EPIC journey for Woolworths Narangba employee Jolleen. This month, Jolleen celebrated 15...

When Daniel first approached EPIC Assist (EPIC) for help finding paid work, he had a clear goal: to one day become a Disability Support Worker....

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...

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...

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...

Kyle Clancy is no ordinary woodworker. The skilled Hervey Bay craftsman lives with an intellectual disability, and he spends his days turning slabs of timber...

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...

Some people are lucky enough to discover their passion from an early age and know exactly what they want to do when they grow up....

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...

As we say goodbye to one year and hello to the next, it’s time once again to consider whether a career change might be the...

Like many Year 12 students, Josh spent 2020 thinking about what his future would look like and what career path he would take. This led...

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...

Inclusive leadership isn’t just nice to have. It makes good business sense. Teams with inclusive leaders are more likely to be high performing, have less...