When EPIC recently awarded a community grant to Atherton-based charity Disability Matters, we were delighted to find one of our participants was already working there! Kevin has been cleaning the Disability Matters cars since 2015, working every Monday and Tuesday morning. Manager Kirsty says … Read more about Kevin cleans up with Disability Matters
Sweet future ahead for lolly shop assistant
EPIC Assist (EPIC) believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to find meaningful work. Village Roadshow Theme Parks wholeheartedly supports this concept, and over the last year they have been working alongside EPIC to offer employment opportunities to people with disability. Since starting … Read more about Sweet future ahead for lolly shop assistant
Camel careers for new recruits on Sunshine Coast
Three young people have started new careers on the Sunshine Coast with an array of furry friends by their side. Jo, Bryce and James are the newest additions to the team at commercial camel dairy QCamel, and it’s their responsibility to ensure the camels are well loved and looked after. QCamel … Read more about Camel careers for new recruits on Sunshine Coast
“I’m now in an environment where I feel I can thrive” – Karen
Karen is happily employed in a job she feels passionate about, thanks to the support of EPIC’s powerhouse Cairns team. “The Cairns team are awesome, and certainly live up to the name ‘EPIC’,” says Karen. “After trying to fit in to the mainstream job providers with a ‘not your everyday’ type of … Read more about “I’m now in an environment where I feel I can thrive” – Karen
Bubbly Bree spreads joy around Caloundra
There are some people you meet that just have a zest for life; people whose passion and enthusiasm shines through and creates a ripple effect in the community around them. Bree is one such person, and she’s been putting smiles on faces at EPIC’s Caloundra office since she connected with us in … Read more about Bubbly Bree spreads joy around Caloundra
Six months’ success and counting for job seekers Sam and Danielle
Job seekers Sam and Danielle are successfully powering towards a huge milestone as they prepare to celebrate six months working with DDH Graham as office administrators. “In the months they've been here since August, we've had nothing but positive compliments,” says DDH Graham Chairman, … Read more about Six months’ success and counting for job seekers Sam and Danielle
Low Road café provides high road to employment for job seeker with disability
This week (26 – 30 November), employers all over the country are opening their doors to job seekers with disability for a single day as part of AccessAbility Day. For Windsor coffee shop, The Low Road, the decision to offer the one day experience to local barista, Arra was a simple one. The … Read more about Low Road café provides high road to employment for job seeker with disability
Taxing interview process pays off for job seekers
Nine people on the autism spectrum have secured IT jobs with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) in Brisbane through a new initiative called the Federal Talent Hub program. Developed by Specialisterne Australia and supported by EPIC Assist, the program is designed to increase diversity and … Read more about Taxing interview process pays off for job seekers