There is still a long way to go before equal pay
Monday, 19 September 2022
Everyone has a right to equal pay and meaningful employment. International Equal Pay Day is dedicated to making this right a reality. International Equal Pay...
Opinion pieces
Misconceptions about bipolar disorder
Wednesday, 16 March 2022
Complex mental health conditions, such as bipolar are incredibly misunderstood. Whether it is due to a general lack of understanding or believing in damaging stereotypes...
The kindness amid the chaos: National Volunteer Week
Wednesday, 6 May 2020
It’s safe to say that the world is a little strange right now. But amid the chaos of 2020, something brilliant has emerged—the kindness of...
The world needs neurodiversity, but employers still don’t seem to get it
Thursday, 2 April 2020
Meet Liam. He’s a wiz at data analytics. He loves Microsoft Excel. His CV features a bachelor’s degree in computer science from QUT. An obvious...
It’s time we close the pay gap for artists with disability
Tuesday, 13 August 2019
Art is one of Australia’s greatest and most important assets. Artists have the power to define and transform our country’s culture, identity, and future through...
#removethebarrier
Monday, 29 July 2019
I take my hat off to Dylan Alcott who recently launched the #removethebarrier campaign – a bold challenge to business owners and corporate Australia to...
My thoughts on Employable Me, season 2, episode 1
Wednesday, 10 April 2019
ABC’s Employable Me is back for a second season, with episode 1 of 3 screening last night. The show follows nine people with disability as they navigate...
What does different mean to you? Lessons from artists with disability
Thursday, 3 January 2019
Late last year, EPIC hosted an event to mark the official opening of A World of Difference, our art exhibition celebrating International Day of People with...
Job seekers with disability urged to dream big
Tuesday, 26 June 2018
ABC’s popular Q&A program last night hosted a disability special, providing people with disability and their advocates a valuable platform to share their experiences. The...
Part 2: Homelessness through Roberts eyes
Tuesday, 5 June 2018
The causes of homelessness Following my last article, I would like to continue to share the experiences of Robert, an EPIC job seeker who has...
Part 1: Homelessness through Robert’s eyes
Monday, 21 May 2018
Housing issues In a recent article, I mentioned that in the lead up to the CEO Sleepout I will be sharing the stories from our EPIC job...
It’s not about changing a person with autism
Friday, 11 May 2018
There was a time not too long ago when autism diagnoses were far less common than they are today. Nowadays, almost everyone knows someone on...
Final reflections on the ABC’s Employable Me
Wednesday, 18 April 2018
Last night signalled the end of the ABC’s 3-part series Employable Me, which followed 9 people with disability as they searched for jobs. It’s been a...
Further reflections on the ABC’s Employable Me
Friday, 13 April 2018
Watching the second episode of Employable Me last night inspired me to write another reflection piece. Last night we met three new job seekers on the autism...
Reflections on the first episode of the ABC’s Employable Me
Thursday, 5 April 2018
For a while now, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the opportunity to watch Employable Me, a 3-part documentary series following people with disability as they look for...
Listen and learn: the importance of parking our prejudice
Thursday, 5 April 2018
I was moved to write this piece after listening to Jon Faine’s interview with Carly Findlay last Wednesday. Carly is a blogger, writer, speaker and appearance activist who...
Trust and the NDIS
Monday, 26 March 2018
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...
Disability is not an excuse for bad behaviour
Friday, 23 March 2018
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...
We should be ashamed of the low employment levels
Friday, 23 March 2018
I thought it timely to round out Disability Action Week by sharing some insights from the 2017 Asia Pacific Autism Conference (APAC17), which I attended...
Love them and let them go
Friday, 23 March 2018
A recent screening of ABC’s Australian Story featured the captivating tale of a couple who decided to take an unorthodox approach to challenging their son’s...
It’s time to rethink the value of autism in the workplace
Friday, 23 March 2018
There are major problems with the way society views disability, and as long as those views prevail we will never truly see progress, says EPIC...
How to be an inclusive leader – from EPIC Assist’s Senior Leadership Team
Thursday, 22 March 2018
We pride ourselves on being a wholly inclusive organisation. A leader in disability employment and recruitment, EPIC’s inclusive workplace culture is vital to us. An inclusive workplace ensures that...