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Employment success stories

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Alyssa with her boss Simone at Barefoot Fish

Job seeker success stories

“Having this job is important as it’s building my self-esteem, and I now have my own money.” – Alyssa

Monday, 21 May 2018
Alyssa has found a great career start amidst fishy friends, having just commenced at Barefoot Fish in Loganholme’s Hyperdome Shopping Centre. Barefoot Fish is Australia’s...
Job seeker Geoffrey smiles at the camera in front of a door

Job seeker success stories

“I feel over the moon to be working again.” – Geoffrey

Monday, 21 May 2018
Life rarely follows the path we think it will. When things go off course, being surrounded by the right people can make all the difference....
Sonya stands alongside 2 new colleagues and EPIC support worker

Job seeker success stories

“I am really happy to be starting my first ever job with such a lovely group of people.” – Sonya

Thursday, 17 May 2018
Employment for people with Down syndrome is an important step towards independence. And like all students just out of high school, Sonya was excited to...
Jennea and her guide dog Ollie stand with her co-workers

Job seeker success stories

“I look forward to learning new skills and meeting new people.” – Jennea

Thursday, 10 May 2018
For many people with disability, part-time work is an opportunity to get their foot in the door and learn valuable skills to take into future...
Job seeker Michelle Owen sitting at a desk with her arms crossed

Job seeker success stories

Michelle’s journey of a thousand steps

Tuesday, 1 May 2018
Nine years ago, Michelle Owens' life was turned upside down when she sustained an acquired brain injury from a car accident. Previously, Michelle worked as...
A man types on a laptop. Three men sit beside him writing in notebooks.

EPIC news

Help kick start the careers of upcoming software testers with autism

Thursday, 26 April 2018
It’s been just over a month since the 2nd round of EPIC TestAbility Academy (ETA) launched, helping 10 people on the autism spectrum kick-start careers...
A headshot of Cain from epsiode three of Employable Me

Accessibility & Inclusion

Final reflections on the ABC’s Employable Me

Wednesday, 18 April 2018
Last night signalled the end of the ABC’s 3-part series Employable Me, which followed 9 people with disability as they searched for jobs. It’s been a...
Ben from Employable Me wears his business suit and smiles at the camera

Accessibility & Inclusion

Further reflections on the ABC’s Employable Me

Friday, 13 April 2018
Watching the second episode of Employable Me last night inspired me to write another reflection piece. Last night we met three new job seekers on the autism...
Employable Me's Kayla searches for jobs in the newspaper

Accessibility & Inclusion

Reflections on the first episode of the ABC’s Employable Me

Thursday, 5 April 2018
For a while now, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the opportunity to watch Employable Me, a 3-part documentary series following people with disability as they look for...
Graham and his wife Amanda with EPIC Employee Tim, standing in the Griffith Graphics foyer

Employer testimonials

“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....
SEVA Engineering Manager Steve Harper with EPIC job seekers Tracy, Nick, Korey and Levi

Employer testimonials

“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 four valuable team members during that time. Engineering...
Compass Groups Natasha stands with her arm around EPIC Assist's Natalie

Employer testimonials

“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...
From left - Craig stands with Tara in the foyer of Impact Office Supplies

Employer testimonials

“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...
From left EPIC Employment Consultant Chris, with Christine and Don holding their award

Employer testimonials

“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...
Lesley stands with one of the children she supports, with face paint on their faces.

Job seeker success stories

“I am so much more confident in my work and personal life.” – Lesley

Monday, 26 March 2018
Everyone has tough times in their life, but not everyone chooses to make a career out of helping others through challenges. But that’s the story...
Fara stands in the shovel isle at Bunnings Warehouse

Job seeker success stories

“I love the team at my new job. I need to get a car now, because I’m always working!” – Fara

Monday, 26 March 2018
Fara was introduced to us via the Ticket to Work program at his school earlier this year, and we immediately knew he would be a great...
Josephine and her EPIC Employment Sonsultant stand in the EPIC Office. Josephine is holding a framed certificate from the Ability awards.

Job seeker success stories

“I love going out into the community and meeting people every day.” – Josephine

Monday, 26 March 2018
Josephine has a passion for volunteering and sharing her experience as a person with autism with the Hervey Bay community. Nominated by Marg at Wide...
Simu stands in the Woolworths Warehouse

Job seeker success stories

“I enjoy my time at Woolworths and cannot thank EPIC enough for this opportunity.” – Simu

Monday, 26 March 2018
When we presented about the Ticket to Work program at Simu’s high school, it was a turning point in the young man’s life. We introduced...
Erin stands with Margie from Blue Wheelers franchise. Margie is holding a poodle, Erin is holding her graduation certificate from Open Colleges

Job seeker success stories

“EPIC didn’t just tell me where I had to work. They helped me achieve my dream.” – Erin

Monday, 26 March 2018
Erin had been volunteering with Margie Stanton from Blue Wheelers Mobile Dog Grooming for around nine months when she connected with us. Based on the North West...
Sam sits outside the MOncrieff Entertainment centre with his EPIC consultants

Employer testimonials

“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...
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