EPIC TestAbility Academy back for a second year!
Friday, 23 March 2018
We are delighted to announce that ANZ has come on board as a corporate sponsor for this year’s EPIC TestAbility Academy (ETA). A twelve-week IT and software...
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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, but for three EPIC school based trainees, the future is...
Cruising for charity
Friday, 23 March 2018
Storm clouds and rain did little to dampen the crowd’s spirits for the annual joint Charity Cruise of the XR6 & XR8 Club of Queensland...
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 raise awareness and vital funds for the many Australians who...
AccessAbility Day 2017
Friday, 23 March 2018
We were proud to participate in AccessAbility Day, a new Australian Government initiative connecting employers and people with disability. This pilot project took place in December...
Film fundraiser success for Bundaberg Special School
Friday, 23 March 2018
Our Bundaberg office hosted a film fundraiser event at Moncrieff Entertainment Centre last week, to raise funds for Bundaberg Special School. Guests were treated to refreshments upon arrival...
Our partner, Compass Group, wins national disability award
Friday, 23 March 2018
We are pleased to congratulate Compass Group for winning the Employer of the Year Award at the 2017 National Disability Awards, held in Canberra. The awards are...
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 weeks for students who have completed their qualifications. School Attending...
Community celebrates art and disability at ‘Seen and Unseen’ art exhibition
Friday, 23 March 2018
Factory 51 was transformed last Wednesday night for our 'Seen and Unseen' art exhibition. Now in its third consecutive year, the exhibition featured the work...
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 welcomed a number of valuable team members, all of whom...
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...
“Welcome to Tattooed Sailor”: one young man’s journey to employment
Friday, 23 March 2018
A popular cafe is leading the charge in creating job opportunities for people with disability in Cairns. Tattooed Sailor cafe co-owner Ian Chill, who sustained...
Community groups deliver returns for the community
Friday, 23 March 2018
We have made significant donations to three local groups, which has allowed them to create positive change in their communities. Hervey Bay Girl Guides have...
Mental health in job seekers on the autism spectrum
Friday, 23 March 2018
Entering the workforce or starting a new job can be a stressful time. Many of us feel vulnerable as we navigate a new workplace. This...
Suicide in Australia: how you can help
Friday, 23 March 2018
Suicide is the leading cause of death in Australians aged between 15 and 44 (ABS, Causes of Death, 2015). Latest studies show that these statistics...
The importance of brave conversations
Friday, 23 March 2018
Any day is a good day to check in with family, friends or co-workers that may be experiencing mental health issues in silence. People who...
Gratitude for mental wellbeing
Friday, 23 March 2018
Positive psychology, a branch of psychology focusing on promoting wellbeing, has identified various simple and effective behaviours which can provide a range of benefits including...
EPIC and Mercy Health open doors for people with disability
Friday, 23 March 2018
Mercy Health has proven their commitment to driving diversity and inclusion within their organisation. Since connecting with us during Mercy Health’s annual Leadership Day in...
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...
EPIC Assist and Aspect join forces to kick-start careers
Friday, 23 March 2018
Many people on the autism spectrum struggle with the transition into paid employment and our new partnership with Aspect Capable is working to simplify the...
