“I got the job!” Jack hops his way from volunteer to paid work
Thursday, 15 December 2022
It’s never easy to say goodbye to a job you love. Whether you’re a volunteer, doing work experience, or a paid team member, your last...
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As one door closes, Ron builds another
Tuesday, 29 November 2022
There is a lot more that goes into making a working door than slapping some hinges on a piece of timber and bolting it next...
International Day of People with Disability: an EPIC year in review
Wednesday, 23 November 2022
International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations observed day celebrated internationally on December 3. It aims to increase public awareness, understanding,...
Benny’s cafe: a pillar of diversity and inclusion in the Caboolture Business Hub
Thursday, 17 November 2022
Jimmy is not someone who defines people with labels or assigns predetermined ideas of what others can and cannot do. "Everyone is different. Everyone has a...
From Employment Consultant, to job seeker, and back again. Cindy comes full circle thanks to inclusive work environment at EPIC
Friday, 11 November 2022
#InclusionAtWorkWeek 2022 is Diversity Council Australia’s inaugural week-long celebration of diversity and inclusion in Australian workplaces, celebrated from 14 to 18 November. #InclusionAtWorkWeek is an...
Access and Inclusion recognised at the Moreton Bay Business & Innovation Awards
Wednesday, 26 October 2022
EPIC Assist (EPIC) was proud to sponsor the inaugural Award for Accessibility and Inclusiveness Excellence at the recent Moreton Bay Business & Innovation Awards, held...
From homeless to living her best life. This is how Janelle found the job that changed her life
Monday, 24 October 2022
Five years ago, the idea of having a job, let alone a place to live, felt like an impossible dream for Janelle. She was homeless...
Meet Lachlan: EPIC’s resident game wizard
Thursday, 13 October 2022
The term nerd is thought of as an insult. But Lachlan at EPIC Ipswich wears the name like a badge “proudly.” EPIC Ipswich is a...
Resilience is an attitude
Tuesday, 4 October 2022
The past few years have tested the human spirit in more ways than one. From the global pandemic to widespread flooding, communities across Australia have...
Josh rides into meaningful employment
Friday, 30 September 2022
Sometimes it feels like we are riding through life in the wrong gear. Despite all our efforts, the wheels won’t turn fast enough and every...
Right out of the gate and already finding work
Wednesday, 28 September 2022
The cars are shining, and pistons are firing for four Logan locals, ready to hit the road on their latest employment journeys. Earlier this month,...
Meet the face of the RNA
Wednesday, 21 September 2022
If you have visited the RNA in the past year, you have probably met Zena, their customer relations consultant. Zena and her husband Craig are...
There is still a long way to go before equal pay
Monday, 19 September 2022
Everyone has a right to equal pay and meaningful employment. International Equal Pay Day is dedicated to making this right a reality. International Equal Pay...
Harry lines up to make a splash at the Special Olympics National Games
Thursday, 8 September 2022
EPIC Assist’s own Down syndrome swimming champion, Harry Cahill, is preparing to leap off the blocks at the 2022 Special Olympics National Games in Launceston....
Repurposed goods aren’t the only thing you can get at the World’s Biggest Garage Sale
Tuesday, 6 September 2022
Meet the garage sale that's changing waste practices and creating better consumer habits one damaged or faulty good at a time. The World’s Biggest Garage...
This Women’s Health Week it’s all about you
Friday, 2 September 2022
Women’s Health Week is a weeklong campaign held nationwide, focusing on improving women’s mental and physical health. Every year, thousands of online and in-person events...
We’re still here: EPIC retains all Disability Employment Services (DES)
Monday, 22 August 2022
Over the weekend, news circulated about the closure of Disability Employment Services (DES) providers across Australia and the end of Disability Employment Services (DES) contracts...
How to ask R U OK? all year round: It’s time we honestly answered, ‘How are you?’
Monday, 22 August 2022
When was the last time someone asked you, ‘How are you?’ Probably this morning when you walked in the door at work. Maybe last night...
A positive outlook can make all the difference
Thursday, 18 August 2022
“I just try to keep positive. I've been down the road of always thinking bad, and you don’t get anything. My legs might not work...
Workin’ at the car wash – Brock Tubb
Tuesday, 26 July 2022
Tipping your waiter might not be common practice in Australia, but there are still some jobs where you can make a few extra dollars -...
Taylor writes her next chapter at Australia Post
Monday, 11 July 2022
Sometimes, disability comes knocking on your door with bells and sirens. For others, it gradually sneaks up behind you. Taylor’s disability came as a surprise...
Celebrating 15 years of loyalty for Catherine at Woolworths
Tuesday, 5 July 2022
Employee Catherine is proof that people with disability can not only find and maintain long-term jobs but can also be a drawcard in the local community....
From oil and gas to acrylic and canvas – artist talk with Leah Cummins
Sunday, 3 July 2022
Every step along the winding path of life weaves together a rich and unique story. Describing a single moment is no easy task. I guess...
The mentee becomes the mentor: George finds his dream job supporting Indigenous job seekers
Friday, 1 July 2022
Proud Aboriginal man, George Blair, has three very important rules he lives his life by. “I have always been taught to stand up for what...
Nadya found a second family in her first job
Saturday, 25 June 2022
Determination, a positive attitude, a smidge of stubbornness, and a little bit of help from EPIC Assist (EPIC) is all Nadya needed to score her...
John Williams works at ISS (no, not the composer, nor the space station)
Thursday, 23 June 2022
When looking for employment, a bit of help from someone you trust can make all the difference. Just ask John. John was looking for suitable...
Happy Birthday, Sharon!
Monday, 20 June 2022
Over the weekend, one of EPIC Assist’s (EPIC) dearest participants, Sharon, celebrated her 40th Birthday. The celebrations kicked off last Thursday at Sharon’s work, Coles...
Emerging filmmaker Jala-Loka serves a fresh new take on the hospitality industry
Tuesday, 31 May 2022
You have heard the stories of how poorly staff in hospitality are treated. Chefs being underpaid and overworked, and waiters being abused by customers and...
Workplace inclusion is possible – just ask ASA
Tuesday, 24 May 2022
The idea of a data analytics business almost exclusively employing neurologically diverse people may seem impossible, but that is simply not true. The Brisbane-based business,...
Misconceptions about cerebral palsy
Thursday, 5 May 2022
Complex health conditions such as cerebral palsy (CP) are widely misunderstood. Across the globe, almost 17 million people and 34,000 people here in Australia...
Happy Mother’s Day: celebrating our EPIC mums of children with disability
Wednesday, 4 May 2022
At times it is thankless, and the work never really ends, but you can’t be replaced and there’s nobody quite like you, mum. Happy Mother’s...
Determination and support led to employment success
Tuesday, 12 April 2022
Finding a job can be a rigid process. Each application has the same method of submitting your CV, completing an interview, offering referees, and then...
Earles Paint Place brings out a new shade in their inclusive workforce
Monday, 21 March 2022
Every person with disability has a right to meaningful employment. Melissa White, the Director of Earles Paint Place in Maryborough, is one employer making this...
Support you can find in every aisle: FoodWorks Hervey Bay supports the disability community
Wednesday, 16 March 2022
Like most small cities, Hervey Bay is passionate about placing community first. One small business is putting this ethos into action. Tucked away just a...
Misconceptions about bipolar disorder
Wednesday, 16 March 2022
Complex mental health conditions, such as bipolar are incredibly misunderstood. Whether it is due to a general lack of understanding or believing in damaging stereotypes...
Selected EPIC offices closed due to weather emergency
Wednesday, 2 March 2022
Edit (4th April 2022): All offices have reopened, except for Lismore. Lismore will continue to conduct appointments via phone or video conferencing where possible. EPIC Assist...
Rebecca makes a splash at Kingfisher Bay Resort
Thursday, 27 January 2022
When Rebecca was diagnosed with autism and ADHD back in grade 10, she didn’t ever picture herself landing a full-time job at a fancy resort...
Mental illness is a chronic illness
Friday, 7 January 2022
Chronic illness is a very broad label that encompasses a range of long-term health conditions. The causes of chronic conditions are varied and complex. Unlike...
Everyone is welcome at the Cape Gateway Motel
Wednesday, 5 January 2022
The Cape Gateway Motel in Mareeba takes pride in providing warm and friendly customer service, where everyone feels welcome. Part of creating this positive environment is...