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
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Film fundraiser success for Bundaberg Special School
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
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
Disability is not an excuse for bad behaviour
Don Burke blaming Asperger’s syndrome as his excuse for his behaviour is just that. An excuse. TV personality Burke recently appeared on national television claiming he has self-diagnosed Asperger’s Syndrome and attributes this as one of his terrible ‘failings’. Whether or not Burke actually … Read more about Disability is not an excuse for bad behaviour
“Welcome to Tattooed Sailor”: one young man’s journey to employment
A popular cafe is leading the charge in creating job opportunities for people with disability in Cairns. Tattooed Sailor cafe co-owner Ian Chill, who sustained a spinal cord injury after falling 10 metres while serving in the Navy, is a passionate disability advocate and wants to level the playing … Read more about “Welcome to Tattooed Sailor”: one young man’s journey to employment