Two job seekers connected with EPIC Assist’s Cairns Service Centre, Edward and Samuel, have discovered that it’s good to be open to opportunities that may turn into stepping stones to employment success. Both job seekers have recently started temporary roles with a Queensland Government … Read more about Temporary roles important stepping stones for Cairns job seekers
Emergency food services a relief for struggling communities
Having food in the pantry is something many people take for granted. When searching for employment, access to food supplies can become a genuine concern. Food relief programs set up by local organisations are one way to help those in the community who may be going through a difficult period … Read more about Emergency food services a relief for struggling communities
Art and music bring light to a life lived in darkness
Being completely blind has never stopped musician and artist Renee Kelly from using creative outlets to express herself. Born 15 weeks premature, Renee sees total darkness. Relying on her other senses, she developed a passion for music and the arts at a young age. “My dad taught me to play … Read more about Art and music bring light to a life lived in darkness
EPIC + LECNA – building better lives in Logan
The Logan East Community Neighbourhood Association (LECNA) will be supported to continue its vital work to encourage co-operation, relieve poverty and help the local community through an EPIC Assist (EPIC) Community Grant. Gillian Marshall-Pierce, Manager – Community Liaison, Program Innovation … Read more about EPIC + LECNA – building better lives in Logan
Art by entrepreneurial 12-year-old funds inclusive ideas for people with disability
Artist. Innovator. Chicken whisperer. Superhero of change. These are just some of the titles on Summer Farrelly’s freshly printed business cards. The 12-year-old from Bundaberg in Queensland's Wide Bay region lives on the autism spectrum and works constantly to change the way communities view … Read more about Art by entrepreneurial 12-year-old funds inclusive ideas for people with disability
“EPIC made it so easy. I wish I’d done it sooner”- Matt
General Manager and Head Brewer of Brouhaha Matt Jancauskas was struggling to fill a role at his craft brewery and restaurant in Maleny on the Sunshine Coast. The role required an acute attention to detail for a quality control task integral to the canning part of the business. A drop in the … Read more about “EPIC made it so easy. I wish I’d done it sooner”- Matt
Artist spreads awareness for mental health by hiding art in parks
Tim Murphy always knew he wanted to work with animals, he just didn’t know it would be through art. As an artist, Tim is known as Twisted Murf. Diagnosed with bipolar, Tim has been in and out of hospital for twenty years. Thirteen years ago, he started twisting scraps of welding wire into … Read more about Artist spreads awareness for mental health by hiding art in parks
Get creative to improve your mental health
In our busy and stressful lives, we often forget to set aside time for ourselves to be creative. Creative activity isn’t just a “fun thing to do.” Did you know creativity can have an overwhelmingly positive impact on your mental health? The theory of cognition suggests that being creative is a … Read more about Get creative to improve your mental health