"Are you okay?" is a simple question to ask. It’s probably one that we ask often to those around us; a quick way to check in with family, friends, work colleagues, and everything in between....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Australia and Europe may be on opposite sides of the world, but a ground breaking international collaboration is bridging the gap in employment outcomes for young...
A recent screening of ABC’s Australian Story featured the captivating tale of a couple who decided to take an unorthodox approach to challenging their son’s...
During the June school holiday period, EPIC Assist initiated our second school holiday intensive training sessions. These sessions are designed to assist our school trainees...
This week EPIC visited Orange Sky Laundry to donate toiletry care packs for distribution via their laundry and shower vans to their friends on the street. EPIC...
EPIC Assist (EPIC) was proud to provide funding to Shaping Outcomes for their Let’s Play Group, which helps vulnerable families and their children with disability in the...
Two IT experts are helping boost career prospects for people with autism through an innovative new software testing program. EPIC Testability Academy (ETA) is the...
EPIC has proven their commitment to the local community by connecting with The Breakfast Club Redcliffe. Running since 2003, the Breakfast Club currently serves in...
A catastrophic car accident in 2010 left Dr Dinesh Palipana with quadriplegia. Despite having the odds stacked against him, Dinesh graduated with a medical degree...
The Disability Confidence Survey Report reflects a positive shift in disability awareness levels among small to medium enterprises, but concerns remain that this increased awareness is not...
EPIC Assist (EPIC) is delighted to announce a game-changing new partnership with Mental Health at Work (mh@work), a consultancy aimed at improving wellbeing and productivity...
EPIC Assist (EPIC) is proud to continue our sponsorship of the Under 13s Wallaroos Rugby League Club, an important fixture in the Maryborough community. At EPIC, we’re...
It is often challenging for people with disability to break into the workforce, but one local business is leading the charge in workforce diversity after...
Being the only girl on the team wasn’t enough to deter Tasmanian woman Mel Phillips from embarking upon the National Futsal Championships in Sydney earlier...
Federal Member for Brisbane Mr Trevor Evans met with EPIC Assist (EPIC) senior leaders this week to discuss major changes in the disability sector. EPIC...
EPIC Assist (EPIC) has a proud tradition of giving back to local communities. Inclusive communities enable meaningful participation for people with disability, whether in employment,...
EPIC has joined forces with Asperger’s Syndrome expert Tony Attwood to develop a three-part series about job hunting on the Autism Spectrum. Also featuring EPIC’s...
EPIC sponsored sporting group North Lakes Eels Junior AFL Football Club capped off an awesome season last weekend, winning their final game and enjoying a presentation day...
EPIC Assist sponsored cycling dynamos Balmoral Elite Team have been participating in the Queensland Road Team Series, bravely tackling challenges head-on among a competitive field of riders....
The Boards of not-for-profit organisations EPIC Assist and Ability Tasmania Group (Ability) are pleased to announce a merger of their organisations, effective from May 2, 2016. The...
We are proud to announce EPIC has become the first organisation in Australia to achieve Disability Confident Recruiter Status through the Australian Network on Disability (AND). AND is...
Research has found that the longer an individual is out of work, the more their mental health deteriorates. This deterioration then becomes a barrier to that...
We pride ourselves on being a wholly inclusive organisation. A leader in disability employment and recruitment, EPIC’s inclusive workplace culture is vital to us. An inclusive workplace ensures that...
Mental illness is the third leading cause of disability in Australia. In the work environment, 1 in 5 employees are likely to be experiencing a mental health...
