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 IT department at the Australian Taxation Office, which you can read about here. Peter is on the autism spectrum, and his success at work is due in part to the … Read more about “My noise-cancelling headphones have been transformational”
“Being on the Autism Spectrum has affected my whole life in a variety of ways.” – Steph
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 long way and is feeling more positive about her future. Steph was involved in our annual art exhibition, A World of Difference, last year. She sold her artwork entitled A … Read more about “Being on the Autism Spectrum has affected my whole life in a variety of ways.” – Steph
From PTSD, anxiety, and depression, to saving lives as a paramedic
We love seeing what our job seekers can achieve, with the right support crew by their side. We recently heard from Bec, who courageously sought help to manage her mental health conditions, before scoring her dream job with NSW Ambulance. Check out Bec’s story below. Bec's Story “When I came to … Read more about From PTSD, anxiety, and depression, to saving lives as a paramedic
More than what meets the eye: living with dyslexia
Even today, it can be difficult for people to comprehend that not all disabilities are visible. The truth is, disability is much more than what meets the eye. There are many Australians living with invisible disabilities who may be unaware that they are eligible for Disability Employment Services … Read more about More than what meets the eye: living with dyslexia
Jonathon finds his job satisfaction at Eagers
Throughout life, everyone finds themselves searching for job satisfaction. Some people find something that makes them proud; others work tirelessly to get there. Jonathon’s been cleaning cars at Eagers Holden and Kia for about a year, and still gets a kick out of a job well done. “I clean the … Read more about Jonathon finds his job satisfaction at Eagers
Everything falls into place for Cody at Officeworks
Everything is falling into place for Cody after EPIC Assist (EPIC) helped him find work with Officeworks during their demanding back-to-school rush. For Cody, working at Officeworks has been more than just a job – it’s something he never thought he would be able to do. Cody’s journey towards … Read more about Everything falls into place for Cody at Officeworks
Tom’s journey from Polio to finding his passion
One of our Cairns job seekers, Tom, wrote to us recently to share a little about his life and journey to employment and further education. Tom’s come a long way, and we couldn’t be happier to have played a role in his success. Tom's story “My name is Tom and I was born on Thursday Island in 1958. … Read more about Tom’s journey from Polio to finding his passion
Kevin cleans up with Disability Matters
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