Opinion pieces

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 choice for any company to scoop up, right? Until recently, no. When Liam was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome 15 years ago, he was told that he would … Read more about The world needs neurodiversity, but employers still don’t seem to get it

I take my hat off to Dylan Alcott who recently launched the #removethebarrier campaign – a bold challenge to business owners and corporate Australia to remove the barriers to fair employment opportunities for people with disability. As I have said time and time again, different does not equal … Read more about #removethebarrier

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 the minefield of finding employment. Their candid stories, setbacks and triumphs have touched the hearts of viewers across Australia; many of whom … Read more about My thoughts on Employable Me, season 2, episode 1

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 Disability for 2018. Now in its fourth year, our art exhibition is all about showcasing the talents of professional and emerging artists with … Read more about What does different mean to you? Lessons from artists with disability