Everyone’s welcome at Tropical Arts, a not-for-profit community theatre group based in Cairns. Tropical Arts provides opportunities for anyone to participate in theatre-making, whether a professional actor, experienced amateur, student, first-timers to the stage, visual artists, musicians, or … Read more about All the world’s an inclusive stage at Tropical Arts theatre group
Graduation the start of career dreams for EPIC job seekers
They may have only just graduated, but it’s clear that this is just the beginning for four EPIC Assist (EPIC) job seekers who are on their way to realising their career dreams. Graduates Renee, Jason, Portia, and Russel recently completed 8 weeks of training and work experience at the Queensland … Read more about Graduation the start of career dreams for EPIC job seekers
Prioritise yourself this Women’s Health Week
It’s Women’s Health Week – a time for the women of Australia to look at themselves in the mirror, tell themselves that they’re worth it and make a promise to do something to look after their health. Ladies, we know that sometimes it can be hard to put yourself first. If you’re looking after … Read more about Prioritise yourself this Women’s Health Week
Horses more than therapy for riders with disability
With it’s physical, social, psychological and educational effects, horse riding is an activity with a multitude of benefits for people with disability. EPIC Assist’s (EPIC) community grants program recently supported three volunteer led organisations to assist with the purchase of horse-riding … Read more about Horses more than therapy for riders with disability
It’s time we close the pay gap for artists with disability
Art is one of Australia’s greatest and most important assets. Artists have the power to define and transform our country’s culture, identity, and future through their work. Yet despite their value in society, the art industry is overflowing with alarming inequities and unfair work conditions. … Read more about It’s time we close the pay gap for artists with disability
Local community helping job seekers dress to impress
EPIC job seekers will be stepping into job interviews with an increased sense of confidence and pride thanks to their new wardrobe of corporate clothes donated by businesses and community groups. EPIC offices throughout Brisbane have been working with businesses and community groups as part of a … Read more about Local community helping job seekers dress to impress
Transforming lives through rehabilitation
EPIC Assist (EPIC) is committed to changing the lives of people with disability through partnerships with like minded organisations. One of those organisations is Bayside Transformations (Transformations) in Hervey Bay, who provide a Residential Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program. Bayside … Read more about Transforming lives through rehabilitation
Inclusion on the Menu at Maryborough Cafe
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 the words of the café’s namesake Mary Poppins), “practically perfect in every way.” Deb had a clear vision that her café would not only … Read more about Inclusion on the Menu at Maryborough Cafe