Surf club makes an impact creating an inclusive environment
Thursday, 16 December 2021
Everybody has a right to have a job they love. Elliot is no different. He was looking for a role he could enjoy and use...
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New year, new priorities: CSR is not a box-ticking exercise
Tuesday, 14 December 2021
The new year brings lots of anticipation for the next 12 months that lie ahead. There is a clean slate for new goals, new opportunities,...
Hotel job takes Ryan sky-high at EconoLodge Park Lane
Thursday, 9 December 2021
Ryan, a local Bundaberg resident, knows first-hand how your life can change in an instant. Four days before Ryan’s 19th birthday, he experienced a stroke....
People with disability continue to succeed in a year filled with adversity
Wednesday, 17 November 2021
As we move into the final month of 2021, it is a time to reflect on the year gone by. This year has been filled...
Tatts Hotel recognised for their inclusive hiring in business awards
Monday, 15 November 2021
Tattersalls Hotel in Bundaberg, affectionately nicknamed 'Tatts', takes diversity and inclusion seriously. The grand hotel has been a Bundaberg community icon for over 130 years,...
Diversity and inclusion lead to a more robust and productive workplace
Friday, 12 November 2021
At the Seville Mercy Conference Centre (Seville) inclusion and diversity are two very important factors that contribute to their success. Rod Cole-Clarke is the Manager...
EPIC partnership drives Caboolture and Bribie Island
Wednesday, 10 November 2021
There’s a lot more to being a bus driver than just driving the bus, as several EPIC Assist (EPIC) job seekers recently found out. EPIC...
EPIC Mental Health consultants provide safe space to grow
Monday, 25 October 2021
Mental illness can affect anyone at any stage of their life. Mental health conditions are the leading cause of disability in Australia, with one in...
Paul celebrates his 42-year career at Uniline Australia
Wednesday, 20 October 2021
It’s not every day you hear about an employee who has worked their entire career at one company. EPIC participant Paul began his career at...
Rachael: ADHD is my strength, not a barrier
Wednesday, 13 October 2021
This October we are celebrating ADHD Awareness Month. With over 800,000 Australians living with ADHD, it is the most common neurodevelopmental condition yet still very...
Tune in to Mental Health this October
Friday, 1 October 2021
Tuning in to the world around us, as well as ourselves, provides a sense of clarity that is often lost in our busy lives. Practising...
Answering questions about hiring someone with a disability
Thursday, 23 September 2021
Hiring someone with a disability for the first time can be daunting. At EPIC Assist (EPIC) we encounter many employers wanting to employ someone with...
What the Paralympics are teaching employers about inclusion and accessibility
Tuesday, 21 September 2021
It started as a small shindig tacked onto the back of the Olympic Games for military veterans that use wheelchairs. Today, it’s the biggest international...
Different ways to say R U OK?
Wednesday, 1 September 2021
Genuine conversations with our friends, family and colleagues are a vital step in combatting suicide and mental health issues. R U OK? Day is an...
“Everyone deserves a fair go”: attitude put into practice at Grafton Sunset Caravan Park
Thursday, 12 August 2021
As the owner of Grafton Sunset Caravan Park, Malcolm Nott prides himself on creating a family environment. Part of creating that environment is having the...
The biggest barrier for people with disability is how society disables them
Thursday, 22 July 2021
Stereotyping, stigma, and discrimination are challenges people with disability face every day. Much of the disabled community faces exclusion from parts of society other people...
“You are the man we need:” a niche skill set leads to permanent work
Thursday, 15 July 2021
There are many reasons why someone may consider their job meaningful. Someone may love their job because they are working in an industry they are...
Inclusion is on the menu at McDonald’s Ballina
Wednesday, 7 July 2021
When McDonald’s Ballina was looking for a new team member, they decided to cast the net a little wider. Rikki, the McDonald's Ballina Manager, contacted...
Jolleen celebrates 15 years at Woolworths and counting
Monday, 28 June 2021
What began as a small job in 2006 has evolved into a 15-year EPIC journey for Woolworths Narangba employee Jolleen. This month, Jolleen celebrated 15...
Art provides cultural connection and outlet for mental health
Thursday, 24 June 2021
Fourteen years ago, an Indigenous Elder threw EPIC Assist (EPIC) participant Lisa a rock and told her to start painting to help her work through...
