A six-week internship with the remuneration service department at Mercy Health is paying off for jobseeker Michael, turning into a paid position after he impressed his managers with his performance. Michael explains that his job entails working on the computer, and looking after a range of … Read more about “It’s been such a positive experience for us” – Alicia
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Julie brings sparkle to EPIC!
Superstar motivational speaker Julie Cross visited our Windsor service centre yesterday to run a session with our Regional Coordinators, Operations and State Managers, and members of our Senior Leadership team. Julie spent over an hour sharing valuable wisdom with our leaders, before revealing a … Read more about Julie brings sparkle to EPIC!
“Helping people with disability is something I feel strongly about” – Georgia-Rose.
Georgia-Rose has set her sights on a future in disability services, after her job at EPIC Maryborough sparked a newfound passion. Georgia-Rose has been completing the work experience component of her Certificate II in Business in EPIC Maryborough’s reception area. “I answer the phones, cover … Read more about “Helping people with disability is something I feel strongly about” – Georgia-Rose.
Prioritising self-care
There are multiple challenges in life that can exacerbate stress, create disillusionment, and contribute to emotional fatigue and burnout. It is important that these challenges are managed in order to ensure we remain at our best. Self-care is a term that is often referred to in order to … Read more about Prioritising self-care
Five secrets of mental wellbeing: giving
It’s Day 5 of EPIC’s daily tips for improving mental health and managing mental health conditions, which we are rolling out as part of World Mental Health Day. Recent evidence suggests five key areas are key in supporting mental wellbeing. Those areas are: Mindfulness Learning … Read more about Five secrets of mental wellbeing: giving
Five secrets of mental wellbeing: exercise
It’s Day 4 of EPIC’s daily tips for improving mental health and managing mental health conditions, which we are rolling out as part of World Mental Health Day. Recent evidence suggests five key areas are key in supporting mental wellbeing. Those areas are: Mindfulness Learning … Read more about Five secrets of mental wellbeing: exercise
10 tips for developing resilience
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 and how do you get it? Resilience is our ability to use the resources both around us and within us to respond more flexibly to day-to-day … Read more about 10 tips for developing resilience
“I have been where I did not see any light, but there is always a light.” – Rebecca
Rebecca’s journey to meaningful employment has been plagued with dark thoughts and moments of desperation. But only through hitting rock bottom was she able to accept the help she knew she needed. “I was sitting in a truck stop one day, and I was looking at the trees and working out which one … Read more about “I have been where I did not see any light, but there is always a light.” – Rebecca