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
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Julian shares job success with crowd at national event
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. The event was celebrating 1000 young people with disability finding jobs through Ticket to Work, and Julian was delighted to share his … Read more about Julian shares job success with crowd at national event
Trust and the NDIS
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 and minds of the individuals and families directly affected by the NDIS. For this group, the NDIS has not … Read more about Trust and the NDIS
EPIC TestAbility Academy back for a second year!
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 program for people on the autism spectrum, ETA is designed to arm participants with the skills and experience needed to boost their future … Read more about EPIC TestAbility Academy back for a second year!
Future full of promise for school leavers
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 looking bright. Blake, Jake and Keely all finished school based traineeships with us last year, and are now looking excitedly forward to advancing their careers. “The … Read more about Future full of promise for school leavers
Cruising for charity
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 and Queensland Commodores Club last Sunday. While enjoying a stellar day driving and socialising, generous club members also dug deep to contribute to EPIC … Read more about Cruising for charity
Our CEO puts homelessness on the agenda
This June, 290 CEOs from organisations across Australia will be sleeping under the stars to raise awareness and vital funds for the many Australians who experience homelessness. The annual St Vincent de Paul’s CEO Sleep Out brings together the minds of the nation’s business and community leaders … Read more about Our CEO puts homelessness on the agenda
AccessAbility Day 2017
We were proud to participate in AccessAbility Day, a new Australian Government initiative connecting employers and people with disability. This pilot project took place in December in the EPIC regions of Bundaberg, Hobart and Woodridge, and provided an opportunity for participants to experience a … Read more about AccessAbility Day 2017