Night Ninjas tackle stigma with EPIC Community Grant
Thursday, 23 May 2019
Night Ninjas are springing to action in the Redland community and tackling the challenges of homelessness and hardship head-on with an EPIC Community Grant. As...
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How to manage stress and anxiety when studying
Monday, 20 May 2019
Everyone goes through stressful or anxious periods in their life. These are often in response to particularly demanding or worrying situations and usually pass when...
Everything’s stacking up for Brayden at IKEA
Thursday, 16 May 2019
At EPIC Assist (EPIC), we’re committed to preparing people with disability for the workforce and supporting them to reach their potential. We recently chatted to...
Noosa Tigers smash stereotypes one match at a time
Wednesday, 15 May 2019
It’s a common misconception that people with disability won’t be able to play sport or be part of a team. Noosa Australian Football Club are...
It’s National Volunteer Week: how are you making a world of difference?
Monday, 13 May 2019
This National Volunteer Week EPIC is celebrating the generous contributions of volunteers who are making the world a more inclusive and accepting place for people...
Green Living nurturing inclusion with sensory garden
Thursday, 9 May 2019
Gold Coast Green Living are focused on creating vibrant, accessible public gardens for the whole community. Their latest endeavour called ‘Ediblescapes’ incorporates herbs, spiral gardens...
Busting myths about disability
Tuesday, 7 May 2019
Did you know that in Australia 1 in 5 people have disability? And that people with disability are twice as likely to be unemployed than...
Hervey Bay church welcomes the community with their new counselling room
Friday, 3 May 2019
For almost 100 years, Hervey Bay Baptist Church (HBBC) has been transforming lives and spreading hope within the local community. As a part of their...
Isabella breaks down perceived barriers of blindness
Wednesday, 1 May 2019
Isabella was submitting hundreds of job applications and getting nowhere before she made the decision to connect with EPIC. As a blind woman with a...
Seahorse Nippers help children with disability make a splash at Bribie
Monday, 29 April 2019
Everyone deserves to enjoy the beach, and Bribie Island Surf Life Saving Club’s Seahorse Nippers Program is dedicated to making this a reality. EPIC Assist...
Redcliffe charity serving up a brighter future with EPIC grant
Thursday, 18 April 2019
Since 2003, The Breakfast Club has been waking up with the sun to feed the Redcliffe community. Every month, they serve over 800 free meals...
How meaningful employment has changed Alex’s life
Thursday, 11 April 2019
Alex’s journey to meaningful employment has been tougher than most. He spent many years fighting an uphill battle plagued with misdeeds by previous workplaces, and...
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...
How this organisation is creating choices for people with disability
Tuesday, 9 April 2019
Life can be unpredictable for people with disability. Muscular Dystrophy Queensland is one organisation dedicated to instilling a bit of control and support back into...
EPIC grant helps All About Living answer the community’s calls
Monday, 8 April 2019
All About Living is an organisation that supports people with disability, the elderly, frail, and veterans. They are committed to supporting the accessibility needs of...
Inclusion no laughing matter for comedy group
Friday, 5 April 2019
EPIC Assist (EPIC) recently awarded community grants to 12 not-for-profit community groups to help create communities that value and welcome people with disability. One of...
EPIC grant guides girls to express themselves
Thursday, 4 April 2019
Everyone deserves the opportunity to feel empowered and confident. Girl Guides supports girls and young women to do just this, and EPIC Assist (EPIC) is...
1 in 70 Australians has autism, and only 40% are employed
Tuesday, 2 April 2019
We’re celebrating World Autism Awareness Month throughout April! Every day at EPIC Assist (EPIC), we support people with autism who are working hard to get...
What are reasonable adjustments in the workplace?
Thursday, 28 March 2019
The right tools at work can make all the difference in helping people with disability reach their best at work. Understanding how to support your...
Jono shares his experience managing his money
Wednesday, 20 March 2019
We recently spoke with Jono, one of our former job seekers, who shared his experience managing his money. As Jono has found out, life is...
