Christmas has come early for EPIC’s Brisbane-based participants, who gathered with their friends, family, and EPIC staff to celebrate the festive season. The annual Christmas Party has become a much-loved tradition on EPIC’s Brisbane calendar. It’s a time to kick back, celebrate each other’s … Read more about Deck the halls! 2019 Participant Christmas Party wrap-up
Community grants round 5 recipients announced
EPIC’s Community Grants program provides financial assistance to organisations who create opportunities and welcome people with disability. The grant recipients for round 5 represent the diverse community that EPIC supports. All of the well deserving organisations have one thing in common- … Read more about Community grants round 5 recipients announced
EPIC Assist announces new CEO
EPIC Assist is excited to announce Dean Graham as its new CEO, commencing in late January. Dean has been with EPIC for 16 years. He joined the organisation as an Employment Consultant in 2003 and has experience in management, counselling, vocational rehabilitation and disability employment across … Read more about EPIC Assist announces new CEO
Mental health at Christmas time
For many, Christmas is a jovial time to celebrate with friends and family. However packed calendars, financial stress and the family issues that roll in with the festive season can quickly become very overwhelming. For the 1 in 5 Australians that have a mental health condition, the added stress … Read more about Mental health at Christmas time
Art exhibition shifts perspectives surrounding disability and mental health
For many artists, it’s a lifetime dream and goal to have their work exhibited in a public gallery. EPIC Assist’s (EPIC) annual art exhibition provides this exciting opportunity to emerging and professional artists with disability or a mental health condition. Now in its fifth year, the … Read more about Art exhibition shifts perspectives surrounding disability and mental health
Comedians with disability laugh out loud
International Day of People with Disability (3rd December) is fast on its way, and we’re thrilled to see a number of events on the calendar dedicated to promoting an understanding of people with disability and encouraging support for their dignity, rights and well-being. Lismore comedy club Larry … Read more about Comedians with disability laugh out loud
Clancy sweeps away his barriers in a new cleaning role
Clancy Whiteman has found a new purpose in his life since starting his job as a cleaner at Xcell Health and Fitness. Before starting this role, Clancy was struggling to find work that suited his needs. Clancy, who has Asperger’s syndrome is only able to work eight hours a week, and because of … Read more about Clancy sweeps away his barriers in a new cleaning role
Gardening more than just a job for Adam
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 for UKI Public School in Murwillumbah back in February 2018. Since then, Adam has excelled in his role. The school is incredibly proud of all the hard work Adam … Read more about Gardening more than just a job for Adam