How to stay merry in customer service during the Christmas period
Tuesday, 21 November 2023
For most, Christmas is something to look forward to: good food, good people, good gifts, and the time to make the most of it. If...
Life skills
Rock’N’Roll Deli serves inclusion fresh off its shelves!
Thursday, 16 November 2023
For those lucky enough to have fulfilling employment, a job can be a key part of what keeps you happy and balanced. For Justin, his...
EPIC participants manage their mental health in the workplace
Thursday, 12 October 2023
The topic of mental health is one that often provokes mixed feelings. Perhaps it’s guilt, that you haven’t really prioritised yourself in a while or...
The best way to be ‘here to hear’ this R U OK? Day
Monday, 4 September 2023
"Are you okay?" is a simple question to ask. It’s probably one that we ask often to those around us; a quick way to check...
If you could go back in time, what would you say to yourself?
Wednesday, 30 August 2023
Let’s share knowledge this Women’s Health Week 2023 Some days feel like they drag on forever. But others fly past in an instant. A click...
Five tips for prioritising your mental health if you’re a young man entering the workforce
Wednesday, 14 June 2023
Picture this: You’re a young man with a good head on your shoulders, or so you’ve been told. For about 20 years of your life,...
Tips to maintaining a healthy routine
Wednesday, 24 August 2022
Everyone has a routine. Maybe it is wake up, go to work, go home, and repeat. However, this kind of routine can quickly become unhealthy....
New year resolutions, goals, tips…
Tuesday, 24 December 2019
The new year is always a great time to reflect on the year ahead. We asked EPIC staff what their resolutions, goals or tips were...
Gardening more than just a job for Adam
Tuesday, 5 November 2019
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...
Get creative to improve your mental health
Tuesday, 1 October 2019
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...
Job search tips for high school students
Wednesday, 21 August 2019
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...
Jono shares his experience managing his money
Wednesday, 20 March 2019
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...
Food and mood – how our diet can affect mental wellbeing
Wednesday, 13 March 2019
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...
Eat healthy on a budget
Friday, 22 February 2019
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,...
Fuelling work and study with healthy eating
Monday, 4 February 2019
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...
Budgeting basics
Friday, 25 January 2019
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...
10 random acts of kindness for Feel Good February
Wednesday, 16 January 2019
There’s a buzz that comes from doing something nice for another person simply to brighten their day. Random acts of kindness are not only beneficial...
Prioritising self-care
Friday, 12 October 2018
There are multiple challenges in life that can exacerbate stress, create disillusionment, and contribute to burnout. It is important that these challenges are managed in...
10 tips for developing resilience
Wednesday, 10 October 2018
We often hear people talking about the importance of resilience when responding to the problems that life sometimes throws at us. But what is resilience...
Developing a personal action plan
Tuesday, 5 June 2018
What do you want from life? What do you want to achieve? Goal setting helps us to become more aware and purposeful in making the...
Improving productivity at work and at home
Thursday, 22 March 2018
Procrastination is so much easier than getting the job done. Everybody does it. Even the most organised people can sometimes find that the weight of...
