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Kyle carves out a future at Dundowran Engineering

Thursday, 25 February 2021
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 into unique pieces of furniture. Kyle learnt woodworking during high school. He had some experience with hand tools but hadn’t yet been allowed to try his hand at something with… Read more about Kyle carves out a future at Dundowran Engineering

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What to expect when you first sign up to E...

Friday, 19 February 2021
Choosing a Disability Employment Service provider can be a tricky decision. It can be hard...
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Josh’s Asperger’s a benefit, not a bar...

Monday, 8 February 2021
For many people, finding employment is a long and daunting task. Endless job board searching,...
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Will snaps up childhood dream job at Hartl...

Thursday, 28 January 2021
Some people are lucky enough to discover their passion from an early age and know...
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How to create kinder, more inclusive commu...

Friday, 22 January 2021
Everyone can use more kindness in their lives. That’s the purpose of Feel Good February...
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Country Club just the tee for Tyler &...

Thursday, 14 January 2021
Finding supportive employers who create employment opportunities for people with disability is one of the...
Dennis and Josh stand together smiling in front of a tank

Dusting off history is serving Josh well

Wednesday, 23 December 2020
Like many Year 12 students Josh spent 2020 thinking about what his future would look...
a man and a lady stand in front of the Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait Islander flag smiling.

EPIC and Kahwun-Wooga create employment op...

Thursday, 3 December 2020
Nothing is more important to Peter Skuthorpe than community. The Community Justice Group Coordinator for...
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What do the next 30 years look like?

Monday, 30 November 2020
What is the future of disability employment? If the last 30 years are any indication,...
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International Day of People with Disabilit...

Tuesday, 24 November 2020
Disability does not define where a person can work. People with disability can be amazing...
Young man with high vis vest stands in front of grocery shelf in Woolworths where he works

Caboolture participant Alex becomes a face...

Thursday, 29 October 2020
Alex’s smile and positive aura made him the perfect face to represent EPIC Assist (EPIC)...
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Very caring and naturally kind: Laurence i...

Monday, 26 October 2020
After being unemployed for almost a year and a half Laurence has found the perfect...
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Mental health blog series: Darian

Thursday, 22 October 2020
In recognition of Mental Health Month, EPIC has released a mental health blog series highlighting...
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Mental health blog series: Willow

Wednesday, 14 October 2020
In recognition of Mental Health Month EPIC has released a mental health blog series highlighting...
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The unexpected place Kai found his dream j...

Thursday, 8 October 2020
After working as a bartender for most of his professional life, Kai ended up landing...

Mental health blog series: Rachel

Tuesday, 6 October 2020
In recognition of Mental Health Month EPIC has released a mental health blog series highlighting...
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Mental health blog series: Michael

Friday, 2 October 2020
We love hearing updates from our job seekers and seeing what they can achieve with...
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Community key driver for Madill Motor Grou...

Wednesday, 30 September 2020
Madill Motor Group at Noosa have always fostered a feeling of community amongst their staff....
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Mental health blog series: Rebecca

Monday, 28 September 2020
October marks National Mental Health Month. The aim of this initiative is to advocate and...
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Understanding complex mental health condit...

Friday, 25 September 2020
In the past few years, a lot has changed to reduce stigma and increase understanding...
Two men stand next to each other, in front of an Anytime Fitness sign

Employed after 18 years on the side lines

Tuesday, 22 September 2020
After being diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 30, James, a father and grandfather...
Taylah and her employer Maureen stand side by side against a maroon wall with smiling faces

Taylah stands out as the perfect match for...

Monday, 31 August 2020
The right person in the right role: a formula that has proven true for Taylah...
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There’s more to say after R U OK?

Thursday, 27 August 2020
Finding the right words to help someone you care about can be a worrying thought....
Charlotte on a leaflet drop for her employer First National Real Estate, walking down a street

Women, work, and your health

Thursday, 20 August 2020
Finding the right balance between work, happiness, home-life, health, and mental health isn’t always easy....
Two men standing in Your Mates Brewery

Art and beer the perfect brew for Richard

Thursday, 6 August 2020
Mateship, Sustainability and Inclusiveness. Head of Production at Your Mates Brewing Company Christen McGarry explains...
Doris standing with her two bosses and two EPIC employees outside the cafe

“It feels so good to know that EPIC has ...

Friday, 31 July 2020
Doris moved to Innisfail with her husband four years ago in search of warmer weather...
Employer Alan Bull and employee Brett Wilson stand in front of a forklift at supportive workplace Cu

Brett has the Cutting Edge

Tuesday, 21 July 2020
A lot can change in six months when you’re in the right role in a...
Josh sitting at his computer next to Jodie

From unemployed to administrative supersta...

Monday, 6 July 2020
When Joshua came to EPIC Assist (EPIC) Launceston he was looking for a little extra...
Exterior of EPIC Assist office at Strathpine

EPIC sites are open by appointment only

Tuesday, 9 June 2020
EPIC Assist (EPIC) is pleased to share that our doors have reopened and we look...
Timothy gets started filling out a form at his job at Dimmeys.

Let’s talk about men’s health in the w...

Monday, 8 June 2020
If you had to choose, what would you rather be: healthy or successful? For many...
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World Blood Donor Day: saving lives one do...

Tuesday, 2 June 2020
The 14th of June marks World Blood Donor Day. It is a day that celebrates...
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The board game of EPIC Assist: 30 years in...

Thursday, 28 May 2020
It’s true – EPIC Assist (EPIC) is 30 years old! We’ve come a long way...
Collage of photos of pivotal moments and people throughout the past 30 years

Pivotal moments for disability over the la...

Thursday, 7 May 2020
When EPIC Assist (EPIC) first opened its doors in 1990, the world was a very...
A father and daughter volunteer by moving a wheelbarrow.

The kindness amid the chaos: National Volu...

Wednesday, 6 May 2020
It’s safe to say that the world is a little strange right now. But amid...
A mother holds her young son as they play on the beach

Mum’s the word: raising a child who is ...

Wednesday, 29 April 2020
Becoming a parent is a life-changing experience. Suddenly, someone else’s needs always come first. Your...
A black Labrador guide dog sits on concrete with its tongue out.

International Guide Dog Day: celebrating o...

Wednesday, 22 April 2020
Imagine that you are blindfolded. You are walking down a busy street. Obstacles clutter the...
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Taking advantage of newfound spare time to...

Monday, 20 April 2020
Many Australians are finding themselves with lots of extra time on their hands due to...
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How to keep it professional during video c...

Monday, 13 April 2020
For those who are lucky enough to be able to still have employment and work...
Two EPIC employees stand with two participants outside the EPIC office

An introduction to EPIC Assist’s disabil...

Wednesday, 8 April 2020
Being unemployed is stressful. We know first-hand how overwhelming and hard it can be to...
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Leading a remote team through challenging ...

Monday, 6 April 2020
Many leaders are suddenly finding themselves in new working relationships with their employees working remotely....
A graphic of 10 silhouettes stand side on. They are all different colours. We can see inside their b

The world needs neurodiversity, but employ...

Thursday, 2 April 2020
Meet Liam. He’s a wiz at data analytics. He loves Microsoft Excel. His CV features...
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Looking after your mental health during th...

Monday, 30 March 2020
During these trying times, social distancing and staying at home are incredibly important. It can...
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How to effectively work from home (Infogra...

Monday, 30 March 2020
More and more Australians are transitioning to working from home due to COVID-19. For some...
Exterior of EPIC Assist office at Strathpine

Change to service delivery due to COVID-19

Thursday, 26 March 2020
EPIC Assist (EPIC) wishes to inform our job seekers and employers that we are here...
Jessica stands out front of the EPIC office in her work uniform

Jessica stands out from the pack to gain m...

Thursday, 5 March 2020
Jessica joined EPIC Assist (EPIC) to access extra support while she was looking for meaningful...
Ebony sits at her desk with a computer and a keyboard. She is smiling at the camera.

Vision impairment no barrier for Ebony

Thursday, 5 March 2020
Since first coming to EPIC Assist (EPIC) through a school-based traineeship over three years ago,...
Collage of eight EPIC women with disability who are leading the charge this International Women's Da

Enable equality this International Women&#...

Thursday, 27 February 2020
Over two million women and girls live with a disability in Australia. These women are...
Sean and Corey stand together smiling wearing fluro vests

“Meaningful employment is the foundation...

Friday, 14 February 2020
After Sean acquired a severe brain injury, it was incredibly important to him that he...
Edward stands outside the EPIC office

Edward discovers drive and passion through...

Monday, 10 February 2020
Administrator Support Worker, Edward was incredibly proud and excited when he learnt that his temporary...
Collage of job seekers with Asperger's syndrome - Liam, Mitchell, and Liam.

Asperger’s syndrome no barrier to employ...

Monday, 3 February 2020
These job seekers are proving that having Asperger’s syndrome makes them valuable employees. The 18th...
Image features 4 close up portaits of children's faces

Syndromes Without A Name (SWAN) brings tog...

Wednesday, 29 January 2020
It’s hard enough when your child has a genetic condition, let alone when you have...
Collage of six EPIC staff members holding their Feel Good February cards.

How will you share kindness this Feel Good...

Thursday, 23 January 2020
Nothing compares to the feeling you get when you brighten someone else’s day with a...
Close up of a hand holding a paperweight of a globe in their palm

Make corporate social responsibility a pri...

Wednesday, 22 January 2020
Is corporate social responsibility a business goal of yours for 2020? In today’s socially conscious...
Simon stands with his EPIC Employment Consultant at EPIC's Kippa-Ring office

Simon says choose EPIC!

Wednesday, 22 January 2020
Simon Sigley’s life has been transformed since he gained meaningful employment at MSN Enterprises. Before...
Michael and Sarah stand together in front of the Hog's Breath cafe sign

“My confidence has gone sky-high!”...

Wednesday, 15 January 2020
When Michael first came to EPIC Assist (EPIC) he had no confidence. He believed that...
3 EPIC Ambassadors stand with EPIC Volunteer Coordinator, Many Brydon

5 ways to make a difference in 2020

Monday, 13 January 2020
2020 is here, and what a year we have ahead. We’re at the beginning of...
Helene, MP Angie Bell and EPIC employee Pat stand together holding Helene's artwork

“Art makes me feel limitless”- Helene

Tuesday, 7 January 2020
Artist Helene Warne has always had a creative flair. When she was little, she would...
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New year resolutions, goals, tips…

Tuesday, 24 December 2019
The new year is always a great time to reflect on the year ahead. We...
A collection of photos of different community groups helped by EPIC

An EPIC year of Community Grants

Friday, 20 December 2019
Creating inclusive communities and enabling people to reach their greatest potential is at the heart...
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EPIC celebrates International Day of Peopl...

Friday, 20 December 2019
International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance...
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Deck the halls! 2019 Participant Christmas...

Monday, 16 December 2019
Christmas has come early for EPIC’s Brisbane-based participants, who gathered with their friends, family, and...
Collage of community groups, featuring food reliefs programs, group of horticultural students, young

Community grants round 5 recipients announ...

Monday, 9 December 2019
EPIC’s Community Grants program provides financial assistance to organisations who create opportunities and welcome people...
New CEO Dean Graham sitting behind a table next to a photo of departing CEO Bill Gamack, also sittin

EPIC Assist announces new CEO

Wednesday, 4 December 2019
EPIC Assist is excited to announce Dean Graham as its new CEO, commencing in late...
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Mental health at Christmas time

Tuesday, 26 November 2019
For many, Christmas is a jovial time to celebrate with friends and family. However packed...
A pink and black banner with the words 'Shfiting Perspectives' written across it

Art exhibition shifts perspectives surroun...

Friday, 15 November 2019
For many artists, it’s a lifetime dream and goal to have their work exhibited in...
A collage of four comedians

Comedians with disability laugh out loud

Monday, 11 November 2019
International Day of People with Disability (3rd December) is fast on its way, and we’re...
Pat, Clancy and Jason standing together in front of a green wall and a 'Xcell health fitness' sign

Clancy sweeps away his barriers in a new c...

Wednesday, 6 November 2019
Clancy Whiteman has found a new purpose in his life since starting his job as...
Hand holding plant in garden

Gardening more than just a job for Adam

Tuesday, 5 November 2019
We were thrilled to recently receive an update from one of our former job seekers,...
Edward is on the left had side standing in front of the EPIC office, Samual is on the right standing

Temporary roles important stepping stones ...

Wednesday, 30 October 2019
Two job seekers connected with EPIC Assist’s Cairns Service Centre, Edward and Samuel, have discovered...
Food relief: 2 women stand in front of an open pantry; two men hold a crate of onions

Emergency food services a relief for strug...

Wednesday, 23 October 2019
Having food in the pantry is something many people take for granted. When searching for...
A young women plays the drums on the left, a painting is on the right

Art and music bring light to a life lived ...

Monday, 21 October 2019
Being completely blind has never stopped musician and artist Renee Kelly from using creative outlets...
A group of volunteers for the Logan East Community Neighbourhood Association stand outside

EPIC + LECNA – building better live...

Thursday, 17 October 2019
The Logan East Community Neighbourhood Association (LECNA) will be supported to continue its vital work...
Collage of images featuring 12 year old artist Summer Farrelly and three of her artworks of cyborg c

Art by entrepreneurial 12-year-old funds i...

Tuesday, 15 October 2019
Artist. Innovator. Chicken whisperer. Superhero of change. These are just some of the titles on...
Two men pose behind a bar at Brouhaha brewery

“EPIC made it so easy. I wish I’d done...

Wednesday, 9 October 2019
General Manager and Head Brewer of Brouhaha Matt Jancauskas was struggling to fill a role...
Collage of images featuring a wire squirrel and heron, plus two scenic outdoor images of the beach a

Artist spreads awareness for mental health...

Tuesday, 8 October 2019
Tim Murphy always knew he wanted to work with animals, he just didn’t know it...
Birds-eye view of a lady sitting at a table, painting flowers onto a sketchbook. an open paint palat

Get creative to improve your mental health

Tuesday, 1 October 2019
by
Sandra Scott
In our busy and stressful lives, we often forget to set aside time for ourselves...
A woman covering her face with a winking emoji balloon. She also holds a watermelon balloon.

10 resolutions to make this Mental Health ...

Tuesday, 1 October 2019
by
Grant
No one is happy 100 percent of the time. Life has a sneaky way of...
Collage of community groups featuring theatre actors, group of horticultural students, young girl in

Community grants round 4 recipients announ...

Monday, 30 September 2019
EPIC’s Community Grants program provides financial assistance to organisations who create opportunities and welcome people...
Painting of a cavalier dog in rainbow colours with a blue background

Art provides escape from living in constan...

Monday, 30 September 2019
Trish Jackson is a survivor. Born with no arms, she learnt from a very young...
Robert Sobyra smiling in front of the CSQ sign

Labour economist says that being disabilit...

Friday, 20 September 2019
Robert Sobyra is a self-confessed numbers guy. As Director of Evidence, Data and Innovation for...
Robert, Liam and Darren stand together in front of the Construction Skills Queensland entry

Liam proves that Asperger’s syndrome...

Friday, 20 September 2019
When Liam was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome 15 years ago, his parents were told that...
Ask R U OK? It can make a big difference.

How to start the conversation this R U OK?...

Tuesday, 10 September 2019
by
Jared Widdison
Suicide is a major public health issue that kills more than 3,000 Australians a year....
Target employee of the month Clinton standing in front of a poster holiding his prize mug

Long term support key for employee of the ...

Monday, 2 September 2019
Long-term Target employee Clinton’s enthusiasm and dedication has hit the mark, taking out the first...
Actors pose in various positions

All the world’s an inclusive stage at Tr...

Monday, 2 September 2019
Everyone’s welcome at Tropical Arts, a not-for-profit community theatre group based in Cairns. Tropical Arts...
Graduates Renee and Jason hold up their certificate with EPIC representatives, Rick and Natalie, and

Graduation the start of career dreams for ...

Thursday, 29 August 2019
They may have only just graduated, but it’s clear that this is just the beginning...
Erin standing in front of a pool

Prioritise yourself this Women’s Hea...

Tuesday, 27 August 2019
It’s Women’s Health Week – a time for the women of Australia to look at...
Boy riding horse led by woman

Horses more than therapy for riders with d...

Monday, 26 August 2019
With it’s physical, social, psychological and educational effects, horse riding is an activity with a...
Artists with disability at the 2018 EPIC annual art exhibition

It’s time we close the pay gap for artis...

Tuesday, 13 August 2019
Art is one of Australia’s greatest and most important assets. Artists have the power to...
Traditional Funerals employees stand together holding donated uniforms

Local community helping job seekers dress ...

Wednesday, 7 August 2019
EPIC job seekers will be stepping into job interviews with an increased sense of confidence...
Hand reaching towards butterfly in forest

Transforming lives through rehabilitation

Monday, 5 August 2019
EPIC Assist (EPIC) is committed to changing the lives of people with disability through partnerships...
EPIC consultants and Popin Cafe employees smiling with their coffees

Inclusion on the Menu at Maryborough Cafe

Friday, 2 August 2019
Owner of Maryborough’s POPIN on Kent café, Deb, knows that the staff members she has...
Para-Equestrian Dressage rider Annika Croaker

Community grant moves para dressage rider ...

Tuesday, 30 July 2019
Earlier this year, EPIC Assist (EPIC) supported Bundaberg Country Dressage Group Inc. with a community...
Leara restocks the shelves at a pharmancy

#removethebarrier

Monday, 29 July 2019
by
Bill Gamack
I take my hat off to Dylan Alcott who recently launched the #removethebarrier campaign –...
Liam and Duncan stand in front of the Avantix sign

“Take the leap because you won’t regre...

Monday, 29 July 2019
Managing Director of Avantix is reaping the benefits of hiring someone on the autism spectrum...
Young girl jumping on trampoline

Exercise key to living big with Cystic Fib...

Thursday, 25 July 2019
For those living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), exercise is an important part of living a...
Patrice sits next to a plant

The game changer is support: Patrice’s j...

Tuesday, 23 July 2019
After sustaining an injury, and realising that he could no longer continue in his current...
Group of horticultural trainees

Horticultural trainees learn by doing with...

Tuesday, 23 July 2019
Abilities Plus - Learning By Doing Group provides education in horticulture, conservation and land management,...
Three employees laughing around a laptop

Businesses urged to make a change this Str...

Wednesday, 3 July 2019
Everyone experiences stress at some point during their life. Whether it’s that impending deadline at...
Girl jumping on trampoline

Community grants round 3 recipients announ...

Tuesday, 2 July 2019
EPIC’s Community Grants program provides financial assistance to organisations who create opportunities and welcome people...
Leisa and an EPIC consultant smile while she chops vegetables.

EPIC Assist serving up more than jobs in B...

Monday, 24 June 2019
24 job seekers connected with the EPIC Bundaberg team have been served up more than...
A father and daughter walking towards the ocean.

Maintaining your mental health as a new da...

Wednesday, 5 June 2019
by
Jared Widdison
Becoming a new dad can be scary, exciting, extremely challenging, and rewarding. With the transition...
Four men sitting on the edge of a cliff, laughing.

Men’s Health Week

Monday, 3 June 2019
Traditionally, strength is measured by how many weights you can lift. But what does it...
Night Ninjas packing up bags of food to hand out to the Redcliffe community with their van.

Night Ninjas tackle stigma with EPIC Commu...

Thursday, 23 May 2019
Night Ninjas are springing to action in the Redland community and tackling the challenges of...
EPIC retail student, Brayden, stands amongst the shelves at IKEA

Everything’s stacking up for Brayden...

Thursday, 16 May 2019
At EPIC Assist (EPIC), we’re committed to preparing people with disability for the workforce and...
Noosa Tigers Australian Football Club lined up with the Australian flag.

Noosa Tigers smash stereotypes one match a...

Wednesday, 15 May 2019
It’s a common misconception that people with disability won’t be able to play sport or...
Three volunteers with their hands all in together to celebrate National Volunteer Week

It’s National Volunteer Week –...

Monday, 13 May 2019
This National Volunteer Week EPIC is celebrating the generous contributions of volunteers who are making...
Green Living volunteers at work potting and planting the sensory garden

Green Living nurturing inclusion with sens...

Thursday, 9 May 2019
Gold Coast Green Living are focused on creating vibrant, accessible public gardens for the whole...
Three workers in bright orange shirts pose together in a workshop

Busting myths about disability

Tuesday, 7 May 2019
Did you know that in Australia 1 in 5 people have disability? And that people...
The new counselling room at Hervey Bay Baptist Church, funded by EPIC's Community Grant program

Hervey Bay church welcomes the community w...

Friday, 3 May 2019
For almost 100 years, Hervey Bay Baptist Church (HBBC) has been transforming lives and spreading...
Isabella Allen, guide dog and representative from Guide Dogs Australia

Isabella breaks down perceived barriers of...

Wednesday, 1 May 2019
Isabella was submitting hundreds of job applications and getting nowhere before she made the decision...
Community grant recipients, Seahorse Nippers, splashing with their boards at Bribie

Seahorse Nippers help children with disabi...

Monday, 29 April 2019
Everyone deserves to enjoy the beach, and Bribie Island Surf Life Saving Club’s Seahorse Nippers...
Community Grant recipients, The Breakfast Club, out in the community with their outreach van

Redcliffe charity serving up a brighter fu...

Thursday, 18 April 2019
Since 2003, The Breakfast Club has been waking up with the sun to feed the...
Rodney from Phelan's Bakery talks meaningful employment in his office.

How meaningful employment has changed Alex...

Thursday, 11 April 2019
Alex’s journey to meaningful employment has been tougher than most. He spent many years fighting...
six people with disability stand together

My thoughts on Employable Me, season 2, ep...

Wednesday, 10 April 2019
by
Bill Gamack
ABC’s Employable Me is back for a second season, with episode 1 of 3 screening last night....
Muscular Dystrophy Queensland clients being supported by staff as a part of their Crisis Support Pro

How this organisation is creating choices ...

Tuesday, 9 April 2019
Life can be unpredictable for people with disability. Muscular Dystrophy Queensland is one organisation dedicated...
All About Living receptionist, Shaun, showing off his new accessible telephone

EPIC grant helps All About Living answer t...

Monday, 8 April 2019
All About Living is an organisation that supports people with disability, the elderly, frail, and...
Larry Laughs Loud comedy performer on stage with a creative interpreter

Inclusion no laughing matter for comedy gr...

Friday, 5 April 2019
EPIC Assist (EPIC) recently awarded community grants to 12 not-for-profit community groups to help create...
Girl guides walking along the beach

EPIC grant guides girls to express themsel...

Thursday, 4 April 2019
Everyone deserves the opportunity to feel empowered and confident. Girl Guides supports girls and young...
Peter and Steph side by side

1 in 70 Australians has autism, and only 4...

Tuesday, 2 April 2019
We’re celebrating World Autism Awareness Month throughout April! Every day at EPIC Assist (EPIC), we...
A woman holding a handful of money and a note that says

Jono shares his experience managing his mo...

Wednesday, 20 March 2019
We recently spoke with Jono, one of our former job seekers, who shared his experience...
Headshot of Peter Middleton

“My noise-cancelling headphones have...

Tuesday, 19 March 2019
We were thrilled to recently receive an update from one of our former job seekers,...
Steph smiles next to her artwork

“Being on the Autism Spectrum has af...

Tuesday, 19 March 2019
Our job seeker Steph has been working with EPIC Assist for almost a year. It's...
smiling children wearing helmets, wheelchair basketball players and person applying makeup

Congratulations grants recipients!

Friday, 15 March 2019
EPIC Assist's Community Grants for Round 2 have been awarded, and we are proud to...
Anthony shares his incredible journey through his Certificate II in Business

“I’ve come a long way and I’m sh...

Thursday, 14 March 2019
At EPIC Assist (EPIC), we’re committed to ensuring our trainees feel confident and ready to...
Bec stands, a paramedic, stands in front of an ambulance.

From PTSD, anxiety, and depression, to sav...

Wednesday, 13 March 2019
We love seeing what our job seekers can achieve, with the right support crew by...
April stands in front of the InTouch Massage Chairs shop

More than what meets the eye: living with ...

Tuesday, 12 March 2019
Even today, it can be difficult for people to comprehend that not all disabilities are...
Jonathan sits in front of a car at Eagers

Jonathon finds his job satisfaction at Eag...

Monday, 11 March 2019
Throughout life, everyone finds themselves searching for job satisfaction. Some people find something that makes...
PBC Cricket Club team smiling proudly on the pitch

PBC Cricket Club score an EPIC community g...

Friday, 8 March 2019
Since 1928, Palm Beach Currumbin Cricket Club (PBC Cricket Club) has been a valued member...
OLR conference members packing food hampers to be deliver to those in need in the Caloundra area.

Vinnies Caloundra providing the ultimate h...

Thursday, 7 March 2019
Every year there is a heartbreaking number of people with disability who fall below the...
Cody walks down the aisles at Officeworks

Everything falls into place for Cody at Of...

Wednesday, 6 March 2019
Everything is falling into place for Cody after EPIC Assist (EPIC) helped him find work...
Tom stands alongside Clinton from EPIC

Tom’s journey from Polio to finding ...

Monday, 4 March 2019
One of our Cairns job seekers, Tom, wrote to us recently to share a little...
Camera House manager, Robert, sits in front of shelving displaying camera products.

Camera House snaps up the perfect employee

Monday, 4 March 2019
Time has flown by for Nick, who recently celebrated 12 months working at Camera House....
Kevin washes a car

Kevin cleans up with Disability Matters

Friday, 1 March 2019
When EPIC recently awarded a community grant to Atherton-based charity Disability Matters, we were delighted...
Tayah working at Movie World lolly shop where she has found meaningful work

Sweet future ahead for lolly shop assistan...

Thursday, 28 February 2019
EPIC Assist (EPIC) believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to find meaningful work. Village Roadshow...
collage of three images of children playing sport

Every child has the right to be part of a ...

Wednesday, 27 February 2019
Maitland Football for All is a sports group based on the belief that everyone has...
a group of camels

Camel careers for new recruits on Sunshine...

Tuesday, 26 February 2019
Three young people have started new careers on the Sunshine Coast with an array of...
Farm Art tiles and mosaics scattered around the garden at Compass Institute, a community grant recip

Compass Institute enables people with disa...

Thursday, 14 February 2019
Everyone is born with the intrinsic desire to express themselves. Creative media carries an incredible...
A line of free hampers to help out locals in need of financial support

Hand in Hand feeds the community with EPIC...

Wednesday, 13 February 2019
For many local families, putting food on the table is a daily stress and challenge....
A line of kids smile while wearing helmets

Camp supports kids to just be kids

Tuesday, 5 February 2019
Living alongside a family member with mental illness can be tough for kids, who are...
EPIC staff member Trudy with participant Karen

“I’m now in an environment whe...

Tuesday, 5 February 2019
Karen is happily employed in a job she feels passionate about, thanks to the support...
Bree poses with her swimming medals and pamphlets

Bubbly Bree spreads joy around Caloundra

Monday, 4 February 2019
There are some people you meet that just have a zest for life; people whose...
Smiling children holds up a sign that says 'Thank you EPIC Assist'

All kids welcome to stay and play at Racev...

Monday, 4 February 2019
Raceview Integrated Playgroup, run by ALARA, provides a supportive and relaxed environment for children with...
EPIC job seeker Carl who has an acquired brain injury, stands with his employer at IGA

Breakfast to help Sunshine Coast businesse...

Monday, 4 February 2019
Businesses from across the Sunshine Coast are invited to attend EPIC Assist’s Diversity and Inclusion...
Emerald Community House, Australia grant recipients

Emerald Community House shaping powerful d...

Thursday, 31 January 2019
EPIC Assist’s (EPIC) Community Grants program is making its way across Australia, supporting communities that...
Saints wheelchair basketball team are a recipient of one of EPIC's community grants

EPIC community grant helps wheelchair bask...

Thursday, 24 January 2019
St Therese’s Saints Basketball Club are shooting community goals in the Casey region with their...
Community Grant winners, the U9s Tigers

Seaford Junior Football Club kicking inclu...

Saturday, 19 January 2019
EPIC Assist (EPIC) is passionate about helping community groups reach their highest potential and is...
Arundel community grant students petting a horse

EPIC community grant helps Arundel group s...

Wednesday, 16 January 2019
Horse riding is a powerful and incredibly beneficial activity for people with disability. It encourages...
Job seekers Sam and Danielle at DDH Graham

Six months’ success and counting for...

Monday, 14 January 2019
Job seekers Sam and Danielle are successfully powering towards a huge milestone as they prepare...
People chat at EPIC's art exhibition

What does different mean to you? Lessons f...

Thursday, 3 January 2019
by
Bill Gamack
Late last year, EPIC hosted an event to mark the official opening of A World of...
Two woman applying eyeshadow at the Look Good Feel Better project clinic

Community grant helps people living with c...

Friday, 21 December 2018
EPIC recently awarded over $8000 worth of grants to not-for-profit community groups, and over the...
EPIC staff member Joellen and EPIC participant Jarrod with Santa at the 2018 Participant Christmas P

Jingle all the way! 2018 Participant Chris...

Monday, 10 December 2018
The festive spirit was in the air at the 2018 Participant Christmas Party, held at...
A collage of photos from Let's Play Group, Hervey Bay Girl Guides and healthAbility

Congratulations grants recipients

Friday, 7 December 2018
EPIC Assist's Community Grants for Round 1 have been awarded, and we are proud to...
Artist Anne Kelley with her artwork

Today is International Day of People with ...

Monday, 3 December 2018
Today is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), and it’s an ideal opportunity to...
EPIC participant Arra with The Low Road's owner Ben Corbett

Low Road café provides high road to emplo...

Wednesday, 28 November 2018
This week (26 – 30 November), employers all over the country are opening their doors...
Headshot of Peter Middleton

Taxing interview process pays off for job ...

Wednesday, 7 November 2018
Nine people on the autism spectrum have secured IT jobs with the Australian Taxation Office...
Michael and Alicia stand in front of some trees

“It’s been such a positive experience ...

Wednesday, 7 November 2018
A six-week internship with the remuneration service department at Mercy Health is paying off for...
EPIC team meets motivational speaker Julie Cross

Julie brings sparkle to EPIC!

Wednesday, 31 October 2018
Superstar motivational speaker Julie Cross visited our Windsor service centre yesterday to run a session...
Georgia-Rose sits behind a desk

“Helping people with disability is somet...

Tuesday, 23 October 2018
Georgia-Rose has set her sights on a future in disability services, after her job at...
Rebecca stands in front of a grey wall

“I have been where I did not see any lig...

Wednesday, 10 October 2018
Rebecca’s journey to meaningful employment has been plagued with dark thoughts and moments of desperation....
Staff at Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Café, with employee and EPIC participant Matt and EPIC CEO

Great staff make café all the sweeter

Thursday, 27 September 2018
There’s nothing as sweet as landing a great new job, especially when it involves coating...
Head Shot of Adam

“This job gives me a purpose in life...

Tuesday, 25 September 2018
Since Adam began his role with Devonport Chaplaincy four years ago, his passion for the...
Luke standing at EPIC

“Before I felt very anxious talking ...

Monday, 17 September 2018
At EPIC, we’re not only focused on finding jobs for people with disability; we’re committed...
IGA Store Manager Belinda, EPIC employment consultant Sonia, EPIC employee Carl and EPIC staff membe

Workplaces ideal environment for life-chan...

Thursday, 13 September 2018
R U OK? Day is all about creating communities and safe spaces where people can openly...
Blake receiving his award for customer service at Bunnings

“Keep trying and never give up.” ̵...

Friday, 7 September 2018
by
Marketing
If someone told Blake he’d go from unemployed to award-winning employee within 12 months, he...
EPIC job seeker Donny

“I have a long road to journey due t...

Wednesday, 5 September 2018
Donny has come a long way since teaming up with EPIC’s Upper Mount Gravatt team...
Shen stands with his manager and EPIC Consultant Lisa at his workplace, Chromatix

“It’s been great, a win/win.”- I...

Wednesday, 5 September 2018
A young web designer on the autism spectrum is expanding his skillset, thanks to regular...
Emily poses while working at Now And Not Yet Cafe

“It feels amazing to have a job.R...

Wednesday, 4 July 2018
Now And Not Yet Café is an iconic part of the community in Warrandyte, Victoria....
Steve smiling from FTC Computers with computer components in the background.

FTC Computers hires computer guru

Friday, 29 June 2018
FTC computers began hiring last year for a computer guru who was also skilled in...
NAIDOC Week 2018 - 'Because of her, we can!'. 'tarmunggie-woman' by Cheryl Moggs

Because of her, we can! NAIDOC Week celebr...

Thursday, 28 June 2018
They have carried the culture, language, and traditions of their communities for tens of thousands...
Two EPIC job seekers look at their computers

Job seekers with disability urged to dream...

Tuesday, 26 June 2018
by
Marketing
ABC’s popular Q&A program last night hosted a disability special, providing people with disability and...
Emma, owner of Crepe Cafe Aspley and Andrew business development manager at Epic Assist smile at the

“People with a disability can do a lot m...

Tuesday, 26 June 2018
Hiring people with disability at Crepe Café Aspley has been a game-changer both personally and...
Man holds waffles while smiling at the camera

“Peter is Petite Waffles, he brings such...

Monday, 25 June 2018
The success of Petite Waffles was revolutionised when they began hiring people with disability, says...
Lincoln and EPIC staff member at The Farm

“I love earning money… I even boug...

Thursday, 7 June 2018
Every day at EPIC we support incredible job seekers who are working hard to make...
A homeless person sits on the street

Part 2: Homelessness through Roberts eyes

Tuesday, 5 June 2018
by
Bill Gamack
The causes of homelessness Following from my last article, I would like to continue to...
EPIC volunteer Jane works with one of our participants, Chris, on the job

EPIC Volunteers give a little and change a...

Friday, 25 May 2018
by
Marketing
National Volunteer Week (21 – 27 May) is a great opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge...
A dark attic with a desk in the middle.

Part 1: Homelessness through Robert’s ey...

Monday, 21 May 2018
by
Bill Gamack
Housing issues In a recent article, I mentioned that in the lead up to the CEO...
Alyssa with her boss Simone at Barefoot Fish

“Having this job is important as it...

Monday, 21 May 2018
Alyssa has found a great career start amidst fishy friends, having just commenced at Barefoot...
Job seeker Geoffrey smiles at the camera in front of a door

“I feel over the moon to be working agai...

Monday, 21 May 2018
Life rarely follows the path we think it will, and when things go off course,...
Sonya stands alongside 2 new colleagues and EPIC support worker

“I am really happy to be starting my fir...

Thursday, 17 May 2018
Employment for people with Down syndrome is an important step towards independence. And like all...
Charlotte walks down a street for her flyer drop for First National Real Estate

It’s not about changing a person with au...

Friday, 11 May 2018
by
Bill Gamack
There was a time not too long ago when autism diagnoses were far less common...
Jennea and her guide dog Ollie stand with her co-workers

“I look forward to learning new skills a...

Thursday, 10 May 2018
For many people with disability, part-time work is an opportunity to get their foot in...
Job seeker Michelle Owen sitting at a desk with her arms crossed

Michelle’s journey of a thousand steps

Tuesday, 1 May 2018
9 years ago, Michelle Owens' life was turned upside down when she sustained an acquired...
The EPIC team at Maryborough

EPIC opens 23 new offices across Australia...

Monday, 30 April 2018
EPIC is opening 23 more offices from 1 July this year, creating more opportunities for...
A man types on a laptop. Three men sit beside him writing in notebooks.

Help kick start the careers of upcoming so...

Thursday, 26 April 2018
It’s been just over a month since the 2nd round of EPIC TestAbility Academy (ETA) launched, helping 10...
A headshot of Cain from epsiode three of Employable Me

Final reflections on the ABC’s Emplo...

Wednesday, 18 April 2018
by
Bill Gamack
Last night signalled the end of the ABC’s 3-part series Employable Me, which followed 9 people...
Ben from Employable Me wears his business suit and smiles at the camera

Further reflections on the ABC’s Employa...

Friday, 13 April 2018
by
Bill Gamack
Watching the second episode of Employable Me last night inspired me to write another reflection piece. Last...
Employable Me's Kayla searches for jobs in the newspaper

Reflections on the first episode of the AB...

Thursday, 5 April 2018
by
Bill Gamack
For a while now, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the opportunity to watch Employable Me, a 3-part...
A close up of a parking space in a parking lot

Listen and learn: the importance of parkin...

Thursday, 5 April 2018
by
Bill Gamack
I was moved to write this piece after listening to Jon Faine’s interview with Carly Findlay last...
Graham and his wife Amanda with EPIC Employee Tim, standing in the Griffith Graphics foyer

“Hiring Tim has been a great thing f...

Thursday, 29 March 2018
Tim Stockley may have only been on the job for six weeks, but he’s hit...
SEVA Engineering Manager Steve Harper with EPIC job seekers Tracy, Nick, Korey and Levi

“Hiring people with disability is a ...

Thursday, 29 March 2018
Specialised Emergency Vehicles Australia (SEVA) has been working with EPIC for almost two years, and...
Compass Groups Natasha stands with her arm around EPIC Assist's Natalie

“We believe that our workforce shoul...

Thursday, 29 March 2018
Natasha Caflisch, Diversity Projects & Indigenous Engagement Coordinator at Compass Group, took some time out...
From left - Craig stands with Tara in the foyer of Impact Office Supplies

“EPIC has a professional, client ser...

Thursday, 29 March 2018
Craig Stanton from Impact Office Supplies shares their experience of finding quality staff through EPIC....
From left EPIC Employment Consultant Chris, with Christine and Don holding their award

“We are getting great joy and satisf...

Thursday, 29 March 2018
Christine and Don McDonald from Bouganvillia Dell Nursery & Landscape Supplies talk through their mutually beneficial...
Lesley stands with one of the children she supports, with face paint on their faces.

“I am so much more confident in my w...

Monday, 26 March 2018
Everyone has tough times in their life, but not everyone chooses to make a career...
Fara stands in the shovel isle at Bunnings Warehouse

“I love the team at my new job. I ne...

Monday, 26 March 2018
Fara was introduced to us via the Ticket to Work program at his school earlier...
Josephine and her EPIC Employment Sonsultant stand in the EPIC Office. Josephine is holding a framed

“I love going out into the community...

Monday, 26 March 2018
Josephine has a passion for volunteering and sharing her experience as a person with Autism...
Simu stands in the Woolworths Warehouse

“I enjoy my time at Woolworths and c...

Monday, 26 March 2018
When we presented about the Ticket to Work program at Simu’s high school, it was...
Erin stands with Margie from Blue Wheelers franchise. Margie is holding a poodle, Erin is holding he

“EPIC just didn’t just tell me whe...

Monday, 26 March 2018
Erin had been volunteering with Margie Stanton from Blue Wheelers Mobile Dog Grooming for around...
Sam sits outside the MOncrieff Entertainment centre with his EPIC consultants

“Instead of using the word ‘disabi...

Monday, 26 March 2018
Some said Sam’s cerebral palsy would prevent him from ever working, but he’s proven the...
Alex celebrates his 21st birthday at his workplace Woolworths, surrounded by local EPIC staff and Wo

“I love my job because it helps me t...

Monday, 26 March 2018
A surprise 21st birthday bash at work is exactly what Alex needed to cap off...
Mark sits behind his desk and works on a piece of jewellery

“Out of a bad thing has come a great...

Monday, 26 March 2018
Father-of-four Mark had been working as a painter for 20 years when a workplace accident...
Joleen and Catherine making cookies in the Woolworths Bakery

“Jolleen and Catherine have found th...

Monday, 26 March 2018
If anyone ever doubted that people with disability could find and maintain long-term jobs, think...
Alex with his co-wrokers at Brisbane Powerhouse and EPICs Sam, stand in front of a stage at Brisbane

“I can’t think of working anywhere...

Monday, 26 March 2018
Alex came to us as a shy, withdrawn young man with no idea what he...
Dan standing in the Carlton Football Club merchandise store, holding a football

“I’ve grown in my confidence w...

Monday, 26 March 2018
Dan’s dreams have come true with employment at Carlton Football Club. A passionate football fan,...
Blake and his support worker Mark working in the nursery

“Without EPIC I wouldn’t have this...

Monday, 26 March 2018
Blake’s confidence and self-esteem have improved immeasurably since he connected with our team in Maryborough...
Tessa leans against a table in the cafe

“There’s a bright future in hospit...

Monday, 26 March 2018
Tessa is living proof that feeling like you’re part of a team boosts self-confidence and...
Deb and Rachael from Just Cats Tasmania, hold kittens

“We all have pasts and we all have a...

Monday, 26 March 2018
Deb is a remarkable person that has worked hard to change her life, making huge...
Gavan throws clean clothes around while wearing his Orange Sky Laundy t-shirt

“I was literally in the gutter, and ...

Monday, 26 March 2018
Fourteen months ago, Gavan was living in his car in Albert Park, Melbourne, with no...
Jarrod and one of his co-works at Anytime Fitness

“I love it at Anytime Fitness. I lik...

Monday, 26 March 2018
Anyone that thinks Down syndrome stands in the way of reaching your goals has obviously...
Katherine and Thomas at work with their co-workers

“I wake up excited to come to work.&...

Monday, 26 March 2018
Katherine and Thomas may be new to the Launceston Kitchen Centre family, but already they...
Leon and his manager Ann stand in a garden

“Working in this job is important ...

Monday, 26 March 2018
For Leon, employment at Dreamtime Culture Centre has filled his life with meaning and purpose....
Kyle works in the kitchen

“The support workers from EPIC reall...

Monday, 26 March 2018
Tewantin teenager Kyle, has found a new lease on life since starting work as a...
Elizabeth stands behind the counter with her team at Donut King

“Elizabeth has proved to us all, inc...

Monday, 26 March 2018
17-year-old Elizabeth has been a much-loved part of the Donut King Yeppoon Central team for...
Tim standing at the bottom of the stairs leading into his workplace

“My colleagues can see I’m a good ...

Monday, 26 March 2018
Tim has beaten the odds and is on his way to starting a career as...
Katinka sits at her desk and works behind her computer

“Katinka is fantastic. She is faster...

Monday, 26 March 2018
Each day Katinka bring her infectious personality and bubbly demeanour to work, bringing her team...
Julian with his EPIC Support Worker behind a kiosk counter

Julian shares job success with crowd at na...

Monday, 26 March 2018
17 year old Julian has a weekend job working at the Nunawading Basketball Stadium canteen,...
EPIC Assist participant Dan on the football field at Carlton Football Club holding a football

Trust and the NDIS

Monday, 26 March 2018
by
Bill Gamack
Aside from headline-grabbing articles about the sustainability and costs of the NDIS lies a lesser-discussed...
ETA participants sit around a table and listen to a presentation by the head of Diverstiy at ANZ

EPIC TestAbility Academy back for a second...

Friday, 23 March 2018
We are delighted to announce that ANZ has come on board as a corporate sponsor for...
Blake, Jake and Keely stand with their Business Development Manager, Lisa

Future full of promise for school leavers

Friday, 23 March 2018
The end of high school can be a daunting time in a young person’s life,...
Club member Ashley enjoying the Charity Cruise

Cruising for charity

Friday, 23 March 2018
Storm clouds and rain did little to dampen the crowd’s spirits for the annual joint...
A headshot of Bill Gamack, wearing casual business attire and seated in the city

Our CEO puts homelessness on the agenda

Friday, 23 March 2018
This June, 290 CEOs from organisations across Australia will be sleeping under the stars to...
EPIC participant Sasha stands with her employer Lyn in front of the stationery section at the post o

AccessAbility Day 2017

Friday, 23 March 2018
We were proud to participate in AccessAbility Day, a new Australian Government initiative connecting employers and...
EPIC Assist Employee EMily, sits atthe ticket booth

Film fundraiser success for Bundaberg Spec...

Friday, 23 March 2018
Our Bundaberg office hosted a film fundraiser event at Moncrieff Entertainment Centre last week, to...
Ella Cassidy and Natasha Caflisch with officials at the National Disability Awards in Canberra

Our partner Compass Group wins national di...

Friday, 23 March 2018
We are pleased to congratulate Compass Group for winning the Employer of the Year Award...
School Attending Trainees (SAT) from Outer North Brisbane with Luke Howarth MP and Mark Willis from

Time to celebrate our 2017 graduates

Friday, 23 March 2018
EPIC Education Assist has much to celebrate, with two graduation ceremonies held in the past...
EPIC Assist's Disability Services Manager David Law with artist Peter Rowe standing amongst the crow

Community celebrates art and disability at...

Friday, 23 March 2018
Factory 51 was transformed last Wednesday night for our Seen and unseen art exhibition. Now...
JJ and Rebecca work with their EPIC Support Worker Kerry planting a vegetable garden

Horticulture trainees at home on the farm

Friday, 23 March 2018
Over the past year, Second Nature Organics in Narangba, affectionately known as 'The Farm,' have...
A group of people stand in a line

Disability is not an excuse for bad behavi...

Friday, 23 March 2018
by
Bill Gamack
Don Burke blaming Asperger’s syndrome as his excuse for his behaviour is just that. An...
Owner of Tattooed Sailor, Ian, sits at a table in the cafe

“Welcome to Tattooed Sailor”: one youn...

Friday, 23 March 2018
A popular cafe is leading the charge in creating job opportunities for people with disability...
A collage of photos from Let's Play Group, Hervey Bay Girl Guides and healthAbility

Community groups deliver returns for the c...

Friday, 23 March 2018
We have made significant donations to 3 local groups, which has allowed them to create...
I line of five people stand, picture from the neck down.

Mental health in job seekers on the autism...

Friday, 23 March 2018
Entering the workforce or starting a new job can be a stressful time. Many of...
Holding hands in front of a white backdrop

Suicide in Australia: how you can help

Friday, 23 March 2018
by
Jared Widdison
Suicide is the leading cause of death in Australians aged between 15 and 44 (ABS,...
A man and a women shake hands, pictured outside in a garden

EPIC and Mercy Health open doors for peopl...

Friday, 23 March 2018
Mercy Health has proven their commitment to driving diversity and inclusion within their organisation. Since...
A group of five young professionals sit around a desk and watch a young women present her idea to th

We should be ashamed of the low employment...

Friday, 23 March 2018
by
Bill Gamack
I thought it timely to round out Disability Action Week by sharing some insights from...
The R U OK? Day logo on a purple watercoloured background

How to start a conversation this R U OK? D...

Friday, 23 March 2018
by
Jared Widdison
R U OK? Day is a great opportunity to check in with family, friends or...
Two young men and a women, all wearing hats, laugh while they work in a garden

EPIC Assist and Aspect join forces to kick...

Friday, 23 March 2018
Many people on the autism spectrum struggle with the transition into paid employment and our...
One of the Czech students with an employee of Australia Zoo holding a python

Brighter futures for the youth of Central ...

Friday, 23 March 2018
Australia and Europe may be on opposite sides of the world, but a ground breaking international...
An illustration of children riding on white birds through a watercoloured sky

Love them and let them go

Friday, 23 March 2018
by
Marketing
A recent screening of ABC’s Australian Story featured the captivating tale of a couple who...
A collage of the EPIC school students completing their activities inside kmart and target

EPIC does school holidays differently

Friday, 23 March 2018
During the June school holiday period, EPIC Assist initiated our second school holiday intensive training...
EPIC Business Development Manager Joel Power presents Orange Sky's Emma Young & Neville Owen with to

EPIC donates to Orange Sky’s friends on ...

Friday, 23 March 2018
This week EPIC visited Orange Sky Laundry to donate toiletry care packs for distribution via...
A stack of children's books sit on a desk

EPIC helps shape outcomes for children wit...

Friday, 23 March 2018
EPIC Assist (EPIC) was proud to provide funding to Shaping Outcomes for their Let’s Play...
Two participants sit at a desk working on their computers

EPIC collaborates with IT experts to boost...

Friday, 23 March 2018
Two IT experts are helping boost career prospects for people with autism through an innovative...
EPIC Assist's Tammy Lee with The Breakfast Clubs founder, standing in front of The Breakfast Club va

EPIC supports local cornerstone charity Th...

Friday, 23 March 2018
EPIC has proven their commitment to the local community by connecting with The Breakfast Club...
Graham and his wife Amanda with EPIC Employee Tim, standing in the Griffith Graphics foyer

Griffith Graphics encourages businesses to...

Friday, 23 March 2018
Tim Stockley may have only been on the job for six weeks, but he’s hit...
Dr Dinesh pictured out the front of Gold Coast University Hospital with a stethoscope around his nec

“I’m not a huge fan of the word disabi...

Friday, 23 March 2018
A catastrophic car accident in 2010 left Dr Dinesh Palipana with quadriplegia. Despite having the...
A man stands in front of an empty restaurant

How disability confident is your workplace...

Friday, 23 March 2018
The Disability Confidence Survey Report reflects a positive shift in disability awareness levels among small to medium...
EPIC Training Manager Prudence Bessant, mh@work Founder and Managing Director Ingrid Ozols and EPIC

New partnership to change lives of people ...

Friday, 23 March 2018
EPIC Assist (EPIC) is delighted to announce a game-changing new partnership with Mental Health at...
The Wallaroos Rugby League club stand on the football field wearing their EPIC branded uniforms

EPIC sponsors Wallaroos Rugby League Club

Friday, 23 March 2018
EPIC Assist (EPIC) is proud to continue our sponsorship of the Under 13s Wallaroos Rugby League Club,...
EPIC CEO Bill Gamack has lunch with Booyong staff member Denis Mullane in the Booyong Cafeteria

“This is something we are really proud o...

Friday, 23 March 2018
It is often challenging for people with disability to break into the workforce, but one...
Orange Sky Laundry's friend on the street, Gavan, stands in a studio and throws clean clothes toward

EPIC collaborates with Orange Sky

Friday, 23 March 2018
Just over two years ago, a couple of Brisbane mates had an idea to start...
The EPIC Assist Logan team stand out the front of the EPIC Logan office with their arms raised in th

EPIC opens doors to new Logan office

Friday, 23 March 2018
Having opened the doors to a new office in Logan last week, EPIC Assist (EPIC)...
Team Manager Lorna Wilson, player Mel Phillips and Coach Steve Ockerby

“If you can dream it, you can do it....

Friday, 23 March 2018
Being the only girl on the team wasn’t enough to deter Tasmanian woman Mel Phillips...
Charlotte on a leaflet drop for her employer First National Real Estate, walking down a street

It’s time to rethink the value of autism...

Friday, 23 March 2018
There are major problems with the way society views disability, and as long as those...
Dr Dinesh Palipana sits in a university lecture hall with his lecturer

Dr Dinesh Palipana shows strength in the f...

Friday, 23 March 2018
His name has been up in lights since a wave of media interest in the...
Mr Trevor Evans MP (second from left) with EPIC Assist's Nigel Hendy, Bill Gamack and Dean Graham st

EPIC discusses disability sector changes w...

Friday, 23 March 2018
Federal Member for Brisbane Mr Trevor Evans met with EPIC Assist (EPIC) senior leaders this...
A group of four pigs looking out from under a fence

Australian first autism pilot project gain...

Friday, 23 March 2018
A number of people on the Autism Spectrum have begun their journey into the workforce...
Photos of teams sponsored by EPIC, community grants recipients, and artists from our annual art exhi

Supporting our local communities in 2016

Friday, 23 March 2018
EPIC Assist (EPIC) has a proud tradition of giving back to local communities. Inclusive communities...
Professor Tony Attwood with EPIC Assist's Zach Zaborny in hte EPIC Head Office foyer

EPIC collaborates with world-class Asperge...

Friday, 23 March 2018
EPIC has joined forces with Asperger’s Syndrome expert Tony Attwood to develop a three-part series...
The North Lakes Eel Junior AFL Football team playing a game of football

EPIC sponsored junior footy stars celebrat...

Friday, 23 March 2018
EPIC sponsored sporting group North Lakes Eels Junior AFL Football Club capped off an awesome...
Star cyclists Balmoral Elite Team stand in front of a hedge with their thumbs up

EPIC sponsored cycling team braves tough r...

Friday, 23 March 2018
EPIC Assist sponsored cycling dynamos Balmoral Elite Team have been participating in the Queensland Road...
A teacher and student sit at a desk and do writing activities

Laying the groundwork to future employment...

Friday, 23 March 2018
The parents of all children have hopes and aspirations for them, but often the parents...
Two business men shake hands across a desk

EPIC merges with Ability Group to extend s...

Friday, 23 March 2018
The Boards of not-for-profit organisations EPIC Assist and Ability Tasmania Group (Ability) are pleased to announce a...
The EPIC team at Maryborough

EPIC Assist achieves Australian first Disa...

Friday, 23 March 2018
We are proud to announce EPIC has become the first organisation in Australia to achieve...
A man sits at his desk with his back to the camera

Long-term unemployment affects mental heal...

Thursday, 22 March 2018
Research has found that the longer an individual is out of work, the more their...
EPIC Assist CEO Bill Gamack sits with an EPIC job seeker while on a job site visit at Booyong

How to be an inclusive leader – from EPI...

Thursday, 22 March 2018
We pride ourselves on being a wholly inclusive organisation. A leader in disability employment and recruitment,...
Illustrated band aids sit on a colored background

‘Mental Health First Aid’ should be av...

Thursday, 22 March 2018
Mental illness is the third leading cause of disability in Australia. In the work environment, 1...
A young women stands in a field and smiles at the camera

Why Mental Health Week is important

Thursday, 22 March 2018
In any given year 20% of the population is experiencing mental health issues, 45% in...
A young girl in a wheelchair laughs with her mother

Creating a world that does not disable peo...

Thursday, 22 March 2018
A person is not disabled by their body and its perceived limitations, but by society’s...
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