We were thrilled to recently receive an update from one of our former job seekers, Adam Lopez. EPIC helped Adam secure work as a gardener for UKI Public School in Murwillumbah back in February 2018. Since then, Adam has excelled in his role. The school is incredibly proud of all the hard work Adam … Read more about Gardening more than just a job for Adam
Get creative to improve your mental health
In our busy and stressful lives, we often forget to set aside time for ourselves to be creative. Creative activity isn’t just a “fun thing to do.” Did you know creativity can have an overwhelmingly positive impact on your mental health? The theory of cognition suggests that being creative is a … Read more about Get creative to improve your mental health
Job search tips for high school students
Finding a part-time job while you are a high school student can be both exciting and scary. Knowing where to start can be difficult. While you may not be eligible for our support to find a job while you’re studying, we’ve put together some of our top tips and advice to help high school students … Read more about Job search tips for high school students
Jono shares his experience managing his money
We recently spoke with Jono, one of our former job seekers, who shared his experience managing his money. As Jono has found out, life is much easier when you know how to budget. How you spend your money can have a profound impact on your future. “When you’re making money, you also have to learn … Read more about Jono shares his experience managing his money
Food and mood – how our diet can affect mental wellbeing
When we’re feeling low or stressed, we may find ourselves reaching for convenience foods that can give us an immediate pick-me-up. A chocolate bar for a quick snack or a meat pie for an easy lunch might be appealing, and individually, these choices aren’t cause for concern. But when our pattern … Read more about Food and mood – how our diet can affect mental wellbeing
Eat healthy on a budget
It can be tricky to know how to make healthy food choices while sticking to a budget. Convenience foods like frozen pastries and pies, chips, biscuits, and cakes can be very appealing. They’re often affordable, can save a lot of time in the kitchen, and have a long shelf life. Unfortunately, … Read more about Eat healthy on a budget
Fuelling work and study with healthy eating
Food gives us the building blocks of life. Eating healthy keeps our bodies strong, our minds sharp, and can boost our mood. Whether at work or while studying, we need to fuel ourselves with the right mix of nutritious foods. Luckily, we don’t need to prepare complicated dishes or drink green … Read more about Fuelling work and study with healthy eating
Budgeting basics
Creating a basic budget can help you spend your money more wisely and maximise your savings. Create a basic budget A budget is a record of all the money you have coming in and the money going out. Even if you can’t change what you earn, you can be smarter about how you spend it. You don’t need … Read more about Budgeting basics