Art is one of Australia’s greatest and most important assets. Artists have the power to define and transform our country’s culture, identity, and future through their work. Yet despite their value in society, the art industry is overflowing with alarming inequities and unfair work conditions. … Read more about It’s time we close the pay gap for artists with disability
Local community helping job seekers dress to impress
EPIC job seekers will be stepping into job interviews with an increased sense of confidence and pride thanks to their new wardrobe of corporate clothes donated by businesses and community groups. EPIC offices throughout Brisbane have been working with businesses and community groups as part of a … Read more about Local community helping job seekers dress to impress
Transforming lives through rehabilitation
EPIC Assist (EPIC) is committed to changing the lives of people with disability through partnerships with like minded organisations. One of those organisations is Bayside Transformations (Transformations) in Hervey Bay, who provide a Residential Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program. Bayside … Read more about Transforming lives through rehabilitation
Inclusion on the Menu at Maryborough Cafe
Owner of Maryborough’s POPIN on Kent café, Deb, knows that the staff members she has employed through local disability employment service EPIC Assist are (in the words of the café’s namesake Mary Poppins), “practically perfect in every way.” Deb had a clear vision that her café would not only … Read more about Inclusion on the Menu at Maryborough Cafe
Community grant moves para dressage rider closer to goals
Earlier this year, EPIC Assist (EPIC) supported Bundaberg Country Dressage Group Inc. with a community grant. Para-Equestrian Dressage rider Annika Croaker recently shared with us her story and what the grant meant to her. “I would like to thank EPIC for your kind donation to the Bundaberg … Read more about Community grant moves para dressage rider closer to goals
#removethebarrier
I take my hat off to Dylan Alcott who recently launched the #removethebarrier campaign – a bold challenge to business owners and corporate Australia to remove the barriers to fair employment opportunities for people with disability. As I have said time and time again, different does not equal … Read more about #removethebarrier
“Take the leap because you won’t regret it” – Duncan
Managing Director of Avantix is reaping the benefits of hiring someone on the autism spectrum Brisbane-based information processing solutions company, Avantix, is learning that there are significant business benefits that flow from taking a disability-inclusive approach to employment. Duncan … Read more about “Take the leap because you won’t regret it” – Duncan
Exercise key to living big with Cystic Fibrosis
For those living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), exercise is an important part of living a full life. EPIC Assist (EPIC) recently supported CF in Tasmania and Queensland with community grants to support their venture and help children with cystic fibrosis to live happy and healthy … Read more about Exercise key to living big with Cystic Fibrosis