If you had to choose, what would you rather be: healthy or successful? For many men, this is a decision that heavily affects their career and person wellbeing. They are pressured by a cultural script on masculinity that dictates how men must be self-reliant, tough, and strong 24 hours a day, … Read more about Let’s talk about men’s health in the workplace
World Blood Donor Day: saving lives one donation at a time
The 14th of June marks World Blood Donor Day. It is a day that celebrates the amazing, life-saving contributions donors make. It also hopes to encourage those who haven’t donated before to give blood and make the world a healthier place. In Australia, around half a million people donate yearly. … Read more about World Blood Donor Day: saving lives one donation at a time
The board game of EPIC Assist: 30 years in the making [infographic]
It’s true – EPIC Assist (EPIC) is 30 years old! We’ve come a long way in the last three decades. From our humble beginnings as a four-person team in 1990’s North Brisbane, to spanning three states and four countries, it’s safe to say that we’ve had some great adventures and got a pretty EPIC … Read more about The board game of EPIC Assist: 30 years in the making [infographic]
Pivotal moments for disability over the last 30 years
When EPIC Assist (EPIC) first opened its doors in 1990, the world was a very different place. EPIC only had 4 staff members, Bob Hawke was Prime Minister, and The Disability Discrimination Act had not even been introduced. As EPIC celebrates our 30th anniversary, we are looking back at the … Read more about Pivotal moments for disability over the last 30 years
The kindness amid the chaos: National Volunteer Week
It’s safe to say that the world is a little strange right now. But amid the chaos of 2020, something brilliant has emerged—the kindness of neighbours. Volunteers have signed up in flocks to help people all over their community through these dreary, challenging times. We’re seeing armies of … Read more about The kindness amid the chaos: National Volunteer Week
Mum’s the word: raising a child who is ‘different’
Becoming a parent is a life-changing experience. Suddenly, someone else’s needs always come first. Your thoughts, words and actions have a direct impact on another person. Nurturing, guiding and encouraging are part of your every day. It is an incredibly exciting and challenging role. In … Read more about Mum’s the word: raising a child who is ‘different’
International Guide Dog Day: celebrating our furry friends making a difference
Imagine that you are blindfolded. You are walking down a busy street. Obstacles clutter the footpath. Pedestrians whiz past you and brush your sides. Many are looking down at their phones, not watching where they are walking. Random poles, chairs, sandwich boards, and bins rise up from the … Read more about International Guide Dog Day: celebrating our furry friends making a difference
Taking advantage of newfound spare time to up-skill and re-skill
Many Australians are finding themselves with lots of extra time on their hands due to unemployment or reduced working hours. As we are all restricted to stay at home as much as possible, it is the perfect chance to utilise this additional time to up-skill or re-skill. Taking advantage of this unique … Read more about Taking advantage of newfound spare time to up-skill and re-skill