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 Food program to learn practical cooking skills. Over five-weeks, participants learn how to whip up affordable and healthy meals that can be made on the fly. For … Read more about EPIC Assist serving up more than jobs in Bundaberg
Isabella breaks down perceived barriers of blindness
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 guide dog, Isabella believes she often represents ‘the great unknown’ to employers. “There is definitely a stigma around hiring people with … Read more about Isabella breaks down perceived barriers of blindness
How meaningful employment has changed Alex’s life
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 shocking workplace bullying. “In the past, I experienced workplace bullying that went so far that I ended up having a regression. I … Read more about How meaningful employment has changed Alex’s life
“My noise-cancelling headphones have been transformational”
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