Our Bundaberg office hosted a film fundraiser event at Moncrieff Entertainment Centre last week, to raise funds for Bundaberg Special School. Guests were treated to refreshments upon arrival and enjoyed mingling with members of the community and our staff. Raffle prizes were awarded in the … Read more about Film fundraiser success for Bundaberg Special School
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Our partner Compass Group wins national disability award
We are pleased to congratulate Compass Group for winning the Employer of the Year Award at the 2017 National Disability Awards, held in Canberra. The awards are a key part of the Australian Government’s celebration of International Day of People with Disability, and recognise the achievements of … Read more about Our partner Compass Group wins national disability award
Time to celebrate our 2017 graduates
EPIC Education Assist has much to celebrate, with two graduation ceremonies held in the past weeks for students who have completed their qualifications. School Attending Trainees (SAT) from Outer North Brisbane attended a ceremony at the North Lakes Community Centre on 28th November. The event … Read more about Time to celebrate our 2017 graduates
Community celebrates art and disability at Seen and unseen art exhibition
Factory 51 was transformed last Wednesday night for our Seen and unseen art exhibition. Now in its third consecutive year, the exhibition featured the work of professional and emerging artists with disability in celebration of International Day of People with Disability. The event was a great … Read more about Community celebrates art and disability at Seen and unseen art exhibition
Horticulture trainees at home on the farm
Over the past year, Second Nature Organics in Narangba, affectionately known as 'The Farm,' have welcomed a number of valuable team members, all of whom have a disability. Director of the Farm, Len Costantini, coupled with his family and staff, have embraced the opportunity to help raise … Read more about Horticulture trainees at home on the farm
Community groups deliver returns for the community
We have made significant donations to 3 local groups, which has allowed them to create positive change in their communities. Hervey Bay Girl Guides have made their club a more inclusive environment by building a concrete path between the guide hut and the toilet block. Girls with disability, … Read more about Community groups deliver returns for the community
Mental health in job seekers on the autism spectrum
Entering the workforce or starting a new job can be a stressful time. Many of us feel vulnerable as we navigate a new workplace. This can be particularly true for people on the autism spectrum, who may require extra support as they enter a new job. Here's how employers and teams can … Read more about Mental health in job seekers on the autism spectrum
Suicide in Australia: how you can help
Suicide is the leading cause of death in Australians aged between 15 and 44 (ABS, Causes of Death, 2015). Latest studies show that these statistics are the highest that they have been in over 10 years. Approximately 8 Australian’s will end their lives every day. This equates to around 2-3 every … Read more about Suicide in Australia: how you can help