Inclusion on the Menu at Maryborough Cafe
Friday, 2 August 2019
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...
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Community grant moves para dressage rider closer to goals
Tuesday, 30 July 2019
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...
#removethebarrier
Monday, 29 July 2019
I take my hat off to Dylan Alcott who recently launched the #removethebarrier campaign – a bold challenge to business owners and corporate Australia to...
“Take the leap because you won’t regret it” – Duncan
Monday, 29 July 2019
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...
Exercise key to living big with Cystic Fibrosis
Thursday, 25 July 2019
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...
The game changer is support: Patrice’s journey to find his confidence
Tuesday, 23 July 2019
After sustaining an injury, and realising that he could no longer continue in his current line of work, Patrice Sullivan turned to EPIC Assist (EPIC)...
Horticultural trainees learn by doing with Abilities Plus
Tuesday, 23 July 2019
Abilities Plus - Learning By Doing Group provides education in horticulture, conservation and land management, combined with literacy and life skills, to people with disability...
Businesses urged to make a change this Stress Down Day
Wednesday, 3 July 2019
Everyone experiences stress at some point during their life. Whether it’s that impending deadline at work or a tough situation at home, some days stress...
Community Grants Round 3 recipients announced
Tuesday, 2 July 2019
EPIC’s Community Grants program provides financial assistance to organisations who create opportunities and welcome people with disability. The grant recipients for round 3 represent the...
EPIC Assist serving up more than jobs in Bundaberg
Monday, 24 June 2019
24 job seekers connected with the EPIC Bundaberg team have been served up more than jobs this June, taking part in a Jamie’s Ministry of...
Maintaining your mental health as a new dad
Wednesday, 5 June 2019
Becoming a new dad can be scary, exciting, extremely challenging, and rewarding. With the transition to fatherhood comes a change in the dynamics in how...
Men’s Health Week
Monday, 3 June 2019
Traditionally, strength is measured by how many weights you can lift. But what does it mean to be a strong man? True strength is a...
Night Ninjas tackle stigma with EPIC Community Grant
Thursday, 23 May 2019
Night Ninjas are springing to action in the Redland community and tackling the challenges of homelessness and hardship head-on with an EPIC Community Grant. As...
Everything’s stacking up for Brayden at IKEA
Thursday, 16 May 2019
At EPIC Assist (EPIC), we’re committed to preparing people with disability for the workforce and supporting them to reach their potential. We recently chatted to...
Noosa Tigers smash stereotypes one match at a time
Wednesday, 15 May 2019
It’s a common misconception that people with disability won’t be able to play sport or be part of a team. Noosa Australian Football Club are...
It’s National Volunteer Week – how are you making a world of difference?
Monday, 13 May 2019
This National Volunteer Week EPIC is celebrating the generous contributions of volunteers who are making the world a more inclusive and accepting place for people...
Green Living nurturing inclusion with sensory garden
Thursday, 9 May 2019
Gold Coast Green Living are focused on creating vibrant, accessible public gardens for the whole community. Their latest endeavour, called ‘Ediblescapes’, incorporates herbs, spiral gardens,...
Busting myths about disability
Tuesday, 7 May 2019
Did you know that in Australia 1 in 5 people have disability? And that people with disability are twice as likely to be unemployed than...
Hervey Bay church welcomes the community with their new counselling room
Friday, 3 May 2019
For almost 100 years, Hervey Bay Baptist Church (HBBC) has been transforming lives and spreading hope within the local community. As a part of their...
Isabella breaks down perceived barriers of blindness
Wednesday, 1 May 2019
Isabella was submitting hundreds of job applications and getting nowhere before she made the decision to connect with EPIC. As a blind woman with a...
Seahorse Nippers help children with disability make a splash at Bribie
Monday, 29 April 2019
Everyone deserves to enjoy the beach, and Bribie Island Surf Life Saving Club’s Seahorse Nippers Program is dedicated to making this a reality. EPIC Assist...
Redcliffe charity serving up a brighter future with EPIC grant
Thursday, 18 April 2019
Since 2003, The Breakfast Club has been waking up with the sun to feed the Redcliffe community. Every month, they serve over 800 free meals...
How meaningful employment has changed Alex’s life
Thursday, 11 April 2019
Alex’s journey to meaningful employment has been tougher than most. He spent many years fighting an uphill battle plagued with misdeeds by previous workplaces, and...
My thoughts on Employable Me, season 2, episode 1
Wednesday, 10 April 2019
ABC’s Employable Me is back for a second season, with episode 1 of 3 screening last night. The show follows nine people with disability as they navigate...
How this organisation is creating choices for people with disability
Tuesday, 9 April 2019
Life can be unpredictable for people with disability. Muscular Dystrophy Queensland is one organisation dedicated to instilling a bit of control and support back into...
EPIC grant helps All About Living answer the community’s calls
Monday, 8 April 2019
All About Living is an organisation that supports people with disability, the elderly, frail, and veterans. They are committed to supporting the accessibility needs of...
Inclusion no laughing matter for comedy group
Friday, 5 April 2019
EPIC Assist (EPIC) recently awarded community grants to 12 not-for-profit community groups to help create communities that value and welcome people with disability. One of...
EPIC grant guides girls to express themselves
Thursday, 4 April 2019
Everyone deserves the opportunity to feel empowered and confident. Girl Guides supports girls and young women to do just this, and EPIC Assist (EPIC) is...
1 in 70 Australians has autism, and only 40% are employed
Tuesday, 2 April 2019
We’re celebrating World Autism Awareness Month throughout April! Every day at EPIC Assist (EPIC), we support people with autism that are working hard to get...
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...
“My noise-cancelling headphones have been transformational”
Tuesday, 19 March 2019
We were thrilled to recently receive an update from one of our former job seekers, Peter. EPIC helped Peter secure a great job in the...
“Being on the autism spectrum has affected my whole life in a variety of ways.” – Steph
Tuesday, 19 March 2019
Our job seeker Steph has been working with EPIC Assist for almost a year. It's not been all smooth sailing, but Steph has come a...
Congratulations grants recipients!
Friday, 15 March 2019
EPIC Assist's Community Grants for Round 2 have been awarded, and we are proud to be supporting the following 12 organisations, located all along east...
“I’ve come a long way and I’m showing people what’s possible.” – Anthony
Thursday, 14 March 2019
At EPIC Assist (EPIC), we’re committed to ensuring our trainees feel confident and ready to enter the workforce. After two years of working at EPIC,...
From PTSD, anxiety, and depression, to saving lives as a paramedic
Wednesday, 13 March 2019
We love seeing what our job seekers can achieve, with the right support crew by their side. We recently heard from Bec, who courageously sought...
More than what meets the eye: living with dyslexia
Tuesday, 12 March 2019
Even today, it can be difficult for people to comprehend that not all disabilities are visible. The truth is, disability is much more than what...
Jonathon finds his job satisfaction at Eagers
Monday, 11 March 2019
Throughout life, everyone finds themselves searching for job satisfaction. Some people find something that makes them proud; others work tirelessly to get there. Jonathon’s been...
PBC Cricket Club score an EPIC community grant
Friday, 8 March 2019
Since 1928, Palm Beach Currumbin Cricket Club (PBC Cricket Club) has been a valued member of the local community, supporting the growth and development of...
Vinnies Caloundra providing the ultimate hand-up
Thursday, 7 March 2019
Every year there is a heartbreaking number of people with disability who fall below the poverty line. With one in five Australians living with a...