Tom’s journey from Polio to finding his passion
Monday, 4 March 2019
One of our Cairns job seekers, Tom, wrote to us recently to share a little about his life and journey to employment and further education....
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Camera House snaps up the perfect employee
Monday, 4 March 2019
Time has flown by for Nick, who recently celebrated 12 months working at Camera House. Helensvale Camera House Manager, Robert, has nothing but praise for...
Kevin cleans up with Disability Matters
Friday, 1 March 2019
When EPIC recently awarded a community grant to Atherton-based charity Disability Matters, we were delighted to find one of our participants was already working there!...
Sweet future ahead for lolly shop assistant
Thursday, 28 February 2019
EPIC Assist (EPIC) believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to find meaningful work. Village Roadshow Theme Parks wholeheartedly supports this concept, and over the last...
Every child has the right to be part of a team
Wednesday, 27 February 2019
Maitland Football for All is a sports group based on the belief that everyone has the right to be part of a team, and sport...
Camel careers for new recruits on Sunshine Coast
Tuesday, 26 February 2019
Three young people have started new careers on the Sunshine Coast with an array of furry friends by their side. Jo, Bryce and James are...
Compass Institute enables people with disability to unleash creativity
Thursday, 14 February 2019
Everyone is born with the intrinsic desire to express themselves. Creative media carries an incredible power in allowing individuals to access this self-expression. Through art...
Hand in Hand feeds the community with EPIC grant
Wednesday, 13 February 2019
For many local families, putting food on the table is a daily stress and challenge. But one local charity, Hand in Hand Community Project Moreton...
Camp supports kids to just be kids
Tuesday, 5 February 2019
Living alongside a family member with mental illness can be tough for kids, who are often required to step up and assume responsibilities beyond their...
“I’m now in an environment where I feel I can thrive” – Karen
Tuesday, 5 February 2019
Karen is happily employed in a job she feels passionate about, thanks to the support of EPIC’s powerhouse Cairns team. “The Cairns team are awesome,...
Bubbly Bree spreads joy around Caloundra
Monday, 4 February 2019
There are some people you meet that just have a zest for life; people whose passion and enthusiasm shines through and creates a ripple effect...
All kids welcome to stay and play at Raceview
Monday, 4 February 2019
Raceview Integrated Playgroup, run by ALARA, provides a supportive and relaxed environment for children with disability, siblings, and parents to enjoy themselves. The organisation was...
Breakfast to help Sunshine Coast businesses tap into growth market
Monday, 4 February 2019
Businesses from across the Sunshine Coast are invited to attend EPIC Assist’s Diversity and Inclusion Breakfast on Thursday 21 February, to find out how they...
Emerald Community House shaping powerful differences for disability
Thursday, 31 January 2019
EPIC Assist’s (EPIC) Community Grants program is making its way across Australia, supporting communities that are creating a difference for people with disability. After hearing...
EPIC community grant helps wheelchair basketball team court success
Thursday, 24 January 2019
St Therese’s Saints Basketball Club are shooting community goals in the Casey region with their inclusive wheelchair basketball program. With over 20 years’ experience, the...
Seaford Junior Football Club kicking inclusion goals thanks to EPIC community grant
Saturday, 19 January 2019
EPIC Assist (EPIC) is passionate about helping community groups reach their highest potential and is thrilled to announce Seaford Junior Football Club as one of...
EPIC community grant helps Arundel group saddle up for success
Wednesday, 16 January 2019
Horse riding is a powerful and incredibly beneficial activity for people with disability. It encourages relaxation, improves mobility, and provides a number of other therapeutic...
Six months’ success and counting for job seekers Sam and Danielle
Monday, 14 January 2019
Job seekers Sam and Danielle are successfully powering towards a huge milestone as they prepare to celebrate six months working with DDH Graham as office...
What does different mean to you? Lessons from artists with disability
Thursday, 3 January 2019
Late last year, EPIC hosted an event to mark the official opening of A World of Difference, our art exhibition celebrating International Day of People with...
Community grant helps people living with cancer feel empowered
Friday, 21 December 2018
EPIC recently awarded over $8000 worth of grants to not-for-profit community groups, and over the coming weeks and months we’ll be bringing stories from some...
Jingle all the way! 2018 Participant Christmas Party wrap-up
Monday, 10 December 2018
The festive spirit was in the air at the 2018 Participant Christmas Party, held at Kedron-Wavell Services Club in Brisbane on Saturday 10 December. The...
Congratulations grants recipients
Friday, 7 December 2018
EPIC Assist's Community Grants for Round 1 have been awarded, and we are proud to be supporting the following 27 organisations, located all along east...
Today is International Day of People with Disability!
Monday, 3 December 2018
Today is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), and it’s an ideal opportunity to reflect on what people with disability bring to our communities....
Low Road café provides high road to employment for job seeker with disability
Wednesday, 28 November 2018
This week (26 – 30 November), employers all over the country are opening their doors to job seekers with disability for a single day as...
Taxing interview process pays off for job seekers
Wednesday, 7 November 2018
Nine people on the autism spectrum have secured IT jobs with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) in Brisbane through a new initiative called the Federal...
“It’s been such a positive experience for us” – Alicia
Wednesday, 7 November 2018
A six-week internship with the remuneration service department at Mercy Health is paying off for job seeker Michael, turning into a paid position after he...
Julie brings sparkle to EPIC!
Wednesday, 31 October 2018
Superstar motivational speaker Julie Cross visited our Windsor service centre yesterday to run a session with our Regional Coordinators, Operations and State Managers, and members...
“Helping people with disability is something I feel strongly about” – Georgia-Rose.
Tuesday, 23 October 2018
Georgia-Rose has set her sights on a future in disability services, after her job at EPIC Maryborough sparked a newfound passion. Georgia-Rose has been completing...
Workplaces ideal environment for life-changing conversations
Thursday, 13 September 2018
R U OK? Day is all about creating communities and safe spaces where people can openly share their struggles. It’s about encouraging human connection in a...
Because of her, we can! NAIDOC Week celebrates the essential contributions of women
Thursday, 28 June 2018
They have carried the culture, language, and traditions of their communities for tens of thousands of years, and today they continue to advocate for their...
EPIC Volunteers give a little and change a lot
Friday, 25 May 2018
National Volunteer Week (21 – 27 May) is a great opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the generous contribution of Australia’s volunteers. This year’s theme: Give...
EPIC opens 23 new offices across Australia from 1 July
Monday, 30 April 2018
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...
Help kick start the careers of upcoming software testers with autism
Thursday, 26 April 2018
It’s been just over a month since the 2nd round of EPIC TestAbility Academy (ETA) launched, helping 10 people on the autism spectrum kick-start careers...
“We believe that our workforce should reflect the diversity of society.” – Compass Group
Thursday, 29 March 2018
Natasha Caflisch, Diversity Projects & Indigenous Engagement Coordinator at Compass Group, took some time out to tell us all about Compass Group’s experience of connecting with...
Julian shares job success with crowd at national event
Monday, 26 March 2018
17-year-old Julian has a weekend job working at the Nunawading Basketball Stadium canteen, and was recently invited to speak at a national event in Melbourne....
Trust and the NDIS
Monday, 26 March 2018
Aside from headline-grabbing articles about the sustainability and costs of the NDIS lies a lesser-discussed element of the scheme, providing important insight into the hearts...
EPIC TestAbility Academy back for a second year!
Friday, 23 March 2018
We are delighted to announce that ANZ has come on board as a corporate sponsor for this year’s EPIC TestAbility Academy(ETA). A 12-week IT and software testing...
Future full of promise for school leavers
Friday, 23 March 2018
The end of high school can be a daunting time in a young person’s life, but for three EPIC school based trainees, the future is...
Cruising for charity
Friday, 23 March 2018
Storm clouds and rain did little to dampen the crowd’s spirits for the annual joint Charity Cruise of the XR6 & XR8 Club of Queensland...