Beginning a new job can be a daunting time for people on the autism spectrum, and employers can struggle to provide the right support. But an Australian-first partnership between disability employment services provider EPIC Assist and Neurodiversity experts Thriving Now is looking to change … Read more about People with autism thriving thanks to new partnership
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Workplaces ideal environment for life-changing conversations
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 time when people feel more isolated than ever. One in five people experience mental illness over the course of their life, which means a lot of … Read more about Workplaces ideal environment for life-changing conversations
Because of her, we can! NAIDOC Week celebrates the essential contributions of women
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 peoples’ rights. That’s why women are in the spotlight this NAIDOC Week (8 – 15 July 2018), a time we celebrate the achievements and culture … Read more about Because of her, we can! NAIDOC Week celebrates the essential contributions of women
EPIC Volunteers give a little and change a lot
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 a little. Change a lot, represents the millions of volunteers who make a profound impact on their communities, just by giving a … Read more about EPIC Volunteers give a little and change a lot
EPIC opens 23 new offices across Australia from 1 July
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 of. This will bring the total of EPIC’s Australian offices to 71, across Queensland, NSW, ACT, Victoria and Tasmania. EPIC CEO Bill Gamack says opening … Read more about EPIC opens 23 new offices across Australia from 1 July
Help kick start the careers of upcoming software testers with autism
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
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