International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations observed day celebrated internationally on December 3. It aims to increase public awareness, understanding, and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements...
Jimmy is not someone who defines people with labels or assigns predetermined ideas of what others can and cannot do. "Everyone is different. Everyone has a...
#InclusionAtWorkWeek 2022 is Diversity Council Australia’s inaugural week-long celebration of diversity and inclusion in Australian workplaces, celebrated from 14 to 18 November. #InclusionAtWorkWeek is an...
EPIC Assist (EPIC) was proud to sponsor the inaugural Award for Accessibility and Inclusiveness Excellence at the recent Moreton Bay Business & Innovation Awards, held...
The past few years have tested the human spirit in more ways than one. From the global pandemic to widespread flooding, communities across Australia have...
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...
EPIC Assist’s own Down syndrome swimming champion, Harry Cahill, is preparing to leap off the blocks at the 2022 Special Olympics National Games in Launceston....
Meet the garage sale that's changing waste practices and creating better consumer habits one damaged or faulty good at a time. The World’s Biggest Garage...
Women’s Health Week is a weeklong campaign held nationwide, focusing on improving women’s mental and physical health. Every year, thousands of online and in-person events...
Over the weekend, news circulated about the closure of Disability Employment Services (DES) providers across Australia and the end of Disability Employment Services (DES) contracts...
Sometimes, disability comes knocking on your door with bells and sirens. For others, it gradually sneaks up behind you. Taylor’s disability came as a surprise...
Employee Catherine is proof that people with disability can not only find and maintain long-term jobs but can also be a drawcard in the local community....
Over the weekend, one of EPIC Assist’s (EPIC) dearest participants, Sharon, celebrated her 40th Birthday. The celebrations kicked off last Thursday at Sharon’s work, Coles...
You have heard the stories of how poorly staff in hospitality are treated. Chefs being underpaid and overworked, and waiters being abused by customers and...
The idea of a data analytics business almost exclusively employing neurologically diverse people may seem impossible, but that is simply not true. The Brisbane-based business,...
Complex health conditions such as cerebral palsy (CP) are widely misunderstood. Across the globe, almost 17 million people and 34,000 people here in Australia...
Finding a job can be a rigid process. Each application has the same method of submitting your CV, completing an interview, offering referees, and then...
Every person with disability has a right to meaningful employment. Melissa White, the Director of Earles Paint Place in Maryborough, is one employer making this...
Like most small cities, Hervey Bay is passionate about placing community first. One small business is putting this ethos into action. Tucked away just a...
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...
Edit (4th April 2022): All offices have reopened, except for Lismore. Lismore will continue to conduct appointments via phone or video conferencing where possible. EPIC Assist...
Chronic illness is a very broad label that encompasses a range of long-term health conditions. The causes of chronic conditions are varied and complex. Unlike...
The Cape Gateway Motel in Mareeba takes pride in providing warm and friendly customer service, where everyone feels welcome. Part of creating this positive environment is...
Local Bundaberg resident, Ryan, knows first-hand how your life can change in an instant. Four days before Ryan’s 19th birthday, he experienced a stroke. The...
Tattersalls Hotel in Bundaberg, affectionately nicknamed Tatts, takes diversity and inclusion seriously. The grand hotel has been a Bundaberg community icon for over 130 years,...
At the Seville Mercy Conference Centre (Seville) inclusion and diversity are two very important factors that contribute to their success. Rod Cole-Clarke is the Manager...
This October we are celebrating ADHD Awareness Month. With over 800,000 Australians living with ADHD, it is the most common neurodevelopmental condition yet still very...
At EPIC Assist (EPIC), we believe everyone has the right to meaningful employment. This starts with education for students with disability to create an easier...
As the Owner of Grafton Sunset Caravan Park, Malcolm Nott prides himself on creating a family environment. Part of creating that environment is having the...
When McDonald’s Ballina was looking for a new team member, they decided to cast the net a little wider. Rikki, the McDonald's Ballina Manager, contacted...
What began as a small job in 2006 has evolved into a 15-year EPIC journey for Woolworths Narangba employee Jolleen. This month, Jolleen celebrated 15...
Over 1 million Australians have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but it is still a very misunderstood mental health condition. 27th June is PTSD Awareness Day,...
Not all Disability Employment Service providers are the same. What sets EPIC Assist (EPIC) apart from other providers is the ongoing support offered long after...
Hiring someone with a disability can ensure your business is not missing out on reaching its full potential. Having employees with a disability means your...
Kyle Clancy is no ordinary woodworker. The skilled Hervey Bay craftsman lives with an intellectual disability, and he spends his days turning slabs of timber...
For many people, finding employment is a long and daunting task. Endless job board searching, CV writing, and high-pressure interviews can become exhausting. However, for...
Finding supportive employers who create employment opportunities for people with disability is one of the core missions of EPIC Assist (EPIC). Traineeships and work experience...
Nothing is more important to Peter Skuthorpe than community. The Community Justice Group Coordinator for Kahwun-Wooga Aboriginal Corporation in Maryborough explains: “Community to me means...
Disability does not define where a person can work. People with disability can be amazing doctors, paramedics, chefs, lawyers, tradespeople, artists, writers, sportspeople, and teachers....
After being unemployed for almost a year and a half Laurence has found the perfect role working for Rockpool Residential Aged Care in Morayfield. Laurence...
In recognition of Mental Health Month, EPIC has released a mental health blog series highlighting the stories of members in our EPIC community who have...
In recognition of Mental Health Month EPIC has released a mental health blog series highlighting the stories of members of our EPIC community who have...
In recognition of Mental Health Month EPIC has released a mental health blog series highlighting the stories of members of our EPIC community who have...
Finding the right balance between work, happiness, home-life, health, and mental health isn’t always easy. For millions of women all over the world, finding a...
Mateship, Sustainability and Inclusiveness. Head of Production at Your Mates Brewing Company Christen McGarry explains the Your Mates vision. “We always wanted to make sure...
Doris moved to Innisfail with her husband four years ago in search of warmer weather and a relaxed lifestyle. However, since the move, Doris struggled...
Becoming a parent is a life-changing experience. Suddenly, someone else’s needs always come first. Your thoughts, words and actions have a direct impact on another...
Imagine that you are blindfolded. You are walking down a busy street. Obstacles clutter the footpath. Pedestrians whiz past you and brush your sides. Many...
Many Australians are finding themselves with lots of extra time on their hands due to unemployment or reduced working hours. As we are all restricted...
