There was a time not too long ago when autism diagnoses were far less common than they are today. Nowadays, almost everyone knows someone on the autism spectrum. We can’t be sure whether autism is actually on the rise, but we do know that autism diagnoses have skyrocketed, with 1 in 100 Australian … Read more about It’s not about changing a person with autism
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Michelle’s journey of a thousand steps
9 years ago, Michelle Owens' life was turned upside down when she sustained an acquired brain injury from a car accident. Previously, Michelle worked as a GP in the Logan area. Following the accident, Michelle had to re-learn how to walk, speak, swallow and recognise her children. Despite having … Read more about Michelle’s journey of a thousand steps
EPIC opens 23 new offices across Australia from 1 July
EPIC is opening 23 more offices from 1 July this year, creating more opportunities for job seekers with disability to find jobs they are proud of. This will bring the total of EPIC’s Australian offices to 71, across Queensland, NSW, ACT, Victoria and Tasmania. EPIC CEO Bill Gamack says opening … Read more about EPIC opens 23 new offices across Australia from 1 July
Help kick start the careers of upcoming software testers with autism
It’s been just over a month since the 2nd round of EPIC TestAbility Academy (ETA) launched, helping 10 men and women on the autism spectrum kick-start careers in the software testing industry. ETA is a collaboration between IT experts Dr Lee Hawkins, Paul Seaman and EPIC, which aims to provide … Read more about Help kick start the careers of upcoming software testers with autism
Final reflections on the ABC’s Employable Me
Last night signalled the end of the ABC’s 3-part series Employable Me, which followed 9 people with disability as they searched for jobs. It’s been a ground-breaking series in many respects, bringing this often overlooked topic into the mainstream, and generating extensive conversation and insight … Read more about Final reflections on the ABC’s Employable Me
Further reflections on the ABC’s Employable Me
Watching the second episode of Employable Me last night inspired me to write another reflection piece. Last night we met three new job seekers on the autism spectrum- Krystyna, Jonathan and Ben. Being welcomed into their lives came with a host of new, valuable insights. We explored themes of … Read more about Further reflections on the ABC’s Employable Me
Reflections on the first episode of the ABC’s Employable Me
For a while now, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the opportunity to watch Employable Me, a 3-part documentary series following people with disability as they look for work. The first episode screened Tuesday night on the ABC, and it did not disappoint. The show is a real and raw depiction of the … Read more about Reflections on the first episode of the ABC’s Employable Me
Listen and learn: the importance of parking our prejudice
I was moved to write this piece after listening to Jon Faine’s interview with Carly Findlay last Wednesday. Carly is a blogger, writer, speaker and appearance activist who was on Jon Faine’s ABC Melbourne radio show to discuss micro-aggressions she faces regularly due to her disability. Let me … Read more about Listen and learn: the importance of parking our prejudice