Opinion pieces

Seven notable moments in disability and inclusion in 2023: International Day of People with Disability

Monday, 20 November 2023

2023 has been a huge year of transformation for disability, inclusion, and accessibility. We witnessed groundbreaking moments rise to the forefront, demand change, and capture...

How to look after yourself while caring for someone with a mental illness

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

One in five Australians will experience a mental illness at some point in their life. Their family and friends will often be the ones caring...

If you could go back in time, what would you say to yourself?

Wednesday, 30 August 2023

Let’s share knowledge this Women’s Health Week 2023 Some days feel like they drag on forever. But others fly past in an instant. A click...

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...

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...

Opinion pieces

Seven notable moments in disability and inclusion in 2023: International Day of People with Disability

How to look after yourself while caring for someone with a mental illness

If you could go back in time, what would you say to yourself?

There is still a long way to go before equal pay

Misconceptions about bipolar disorder

The kindness amid the chaos: National Volunteer Week

The world needs neurodiversity, but employers still don’t seem to get it

It’s time we close the pay gap for artists with disability

#removethebarrier

My thoughts on Employable Me, season 2, episode 1

What does different mean to you? Lessons from artists with disability

Job seekers with disability urged to dream big

Part 2: Homelessness through Roberts eyes

Part 1: Homelessness through Robert’s eyes

It’s not about changing a person with autism

Final reflections on the ABC’s Employable Me

Further reflections on the ABC’s Employable Me

Reflections on the first episode of the ABC’s Employable Me

Listen and learn: the importance of parking our prejudice

Trust and the NDIS

Disability is not an excuse for bad behaviour

We should be ashamed of the low employment levels

Love them and let them go

It’s time to rethink the value of autism in the workplace

How to be an inclusive leader – from EPIC Assist’s Senior Leadership Team

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