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“I got the job!” Jack hops his way from volunteer to paid work

Thursday, 15 December 2022

It’s never easy to say goodbye to a job you love. Whether you’re a volunteer, doing work experience, or a paid team member, your last...

As one door closes, Ron builds another

Tuesday, 29 November 2022

There is a lot more that goes into making a working door than slapping some hinges on a piece of timber and bolting it next...

International Day of People with Disability: an EPIC year in review

Wednesday, 23 November 2022

International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is a United Nations observed day celebrated internationally on 3 December. It aims to increase public awareness, understanding,...

From Employment Consultant, to job seeker, and back again. Cindy comes full circle thanks to inclusive work environment at EPIC

Friday, 11 November 2022

#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...

Disclosing your disability to an employer

Thursday, 10 November 2022

Every person looking to find and maintain employment has the choice to disclose their disability or not. There are several important factors that need to...

Access and Inclusion recognised at the Moreton Bay Business & Innovation Awards

Wednesday, 26 October 2022

EPIC Assist (EPIC) was proud to sponsor the inaugural Award for Accessibility and Inclusiveness Excellence at the recent Moreton Bay Business & Innovation Awards, held...

Meet Lachlan: EPIC’s resident game wizard

Thursday, 13 October 2022

The term nerd is thought of as an insult. But Lachlan at EPIC Ipswich wears the name like a badge “proudly.” EPIC Ipswich is a...

Resilience is an attitude

Tuesday, 4 October 2022

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...

Josh rides into meaningful employment

Friday, 30 September 2022

Sometimes it feels like we are riding through life in the wrong gear. Despite all our efforts, the wheels won’t turn fast enough and every...

Right out of the gate and already finding work

Wednesday, 28 September 2022

The cars are shining, and pistons are firing for four Logan locals, ready to hit the road on their latest employment journeys. Earlier this month,...

Meet the face of the RNA

Wednesday, 21 September 2022

If you have visited the RNA in the past year, you have probably met Zena, their customer relations consultant. Zena and her husband Craig are...

There is still a long way to go before equal pay

Monday, 19 September 2022

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...

How can volunteering lead to paid work?

Monday, 12 September 2022

There are several ways volunteering can progress your career. You can gain valuable skills, make industry connections, and impress employers. Volunteering can help forge your...

Harry lines up to make a splash at the Special Olympics National Games

Thursday, 8 September 2022

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....

Repurposed goods aren’t the only thing you can get at the World’s Biggest Garage Sale

Tuesday, 6 September 2022

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...

This Women’s Health Week it’s all about you

Friday, 2 September 2022

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...