“Keep trying and never give up.” – Blake
Friday, 7 September 2018
If someone told Blake he’d go from unemployed to an award-winning employee within 12 months, he wouldn’t have believed them. But that’s exactly where he’s...
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“I have a long road to journey due to my illnesses, but I know I am not alone.” – Donny.
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
Donny has come a long way since teaming up with EPIC’s Upper Mount Gravatt team over 90 weeks ago. After being out of work for...
“It’s been great. A win-win.”- Irwin.
Wednesday, 5 September 2018
A young web designer on the autism spectrum is expanding his skillset, thanks to regular work experience with leading Canterbury digital agency Chromatix. Shen has...
Finding meaning through creativity
Friday, 3 August 2018
Art is a powerful medium for people with disability. It brings creativity, a sense of community and is a powerful way to share life experiences....
“It feels amazing to have a job.” – Emily
Wednesday, 4 July 2018
Now And Not Yet Café is an iconic part of the community in Warrandyte, Victoria. As a social enterprise, the café’s profits go back into...
FTC Computers hires computer guru
Friday, 29 June 2018
FTC computers began hiring last year for a computer guru who was also skilled in accounting and administration. Owner Steve, having no luck with traditional...
Because of her, we can! NAIDOC Week celebrates the essential contributions of women
Thursday, 28 June 2018
They have carried the culture, language, and traditions of their communities for tens of thousands of years, and today they continue to advocate for their...
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...
“People with a disability can do a lot more than what society labels them with.” – Emma.
Tuesday, 26 June 2018
Hiring people with disability at Crepe Café Aspley has been a game-changer both personally and professionally for owner Emma. In the three years she has...
“Peter is Petite Waffles. He brings such an amazing atmosphere to this company.” – Eli.
Monday, 25 June 2018
The success of Petite Waffles was revolutionised when they began hiring people with disability, says manager Eli. Petite Waffles began working with EPIC six years...
“I love earning money… I even bought my mum a necklace and shouted her out to lunch.” – Lincoln
Thursday, 7 June 2018
Every day at EPIC, we support incredible job seekers who are working hard to make their dreams a reality. We met Lincoln in July 2017,...
Developing a personal action plan
Tuesday, 5 June 2018
What do you want from life? What do you want to achieve? Goal setting helps us to become more aware and purposeful in making the...
Part 2: Homelessness through Robert’s 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...
EPIC volunteers give a little and change a lot
Friday, 25 May 2018
National Volunteer Week (21 – 27 May) is a great opportunity to celebrate and acknowledge the generous contribution of Australia’s volunteers. This year’s theme: Give...
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...
“Having this job is important as it’s building my self-esteem, and I now have my own money.” – Alyssa
Monday, 21 May 2018
Alyssa has found a great career start amidst fishy friends, having just commenced at Barefoot Fish in Loganholme’s Hyperdome Shopping Centre. Barefoot Fish is Australia’s...
“I feel over the moon to be working again.” – Geoffrey
Monday, 21 May 2018
Life rarely follows the path we think it will. When things go off course, being surrounded by the right people can make all the difference....
“I am really happy to be starting my first ever job with such a lovely group of people.” – Sonya
Thursday, 17 May 2018
Employment for people with Down syndrome is an important step towards independence. And like all students just out of high school, Sonya was excited to...
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...
“I look forward to learning new skills and meeting new people.” – Jennea
Thursday, 10 May 2018
For many people with disability, part-time work is an opportunity to get their foot in the door and learn valuable skills to take into future...
