Daniel’s passion to improve people’s lives has developed into a career
Thursday, 27 May 2021
When Daniel first approached EPIC Assist (EPIC) for help finding paid work, he had a clear goal: to one day become a Disability Support Worker....
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Community, support, and inclusion at its core for Bird’s Nest Restaurant
Wednesday, 21 April 2021
When Marie, the owner of Bird’s Nest Restaurant, started chatting to one of her regulars Bevan about what he did for work, she never imagined...
How to interview job candidates with autism
Thursday, 15 April 2021
The interview process can be a stressful experience for anyone, but for candidates with autism, it can be particularly challenging. Traditional recruitment and interview processes...
Meet the café that’s serving up more than just your morning coffee
Thursday, 1 April 2021
Stepping up to the counter of Oasis Café in Redcliffe, you’ll find more than just cake and coffee on the menu. The café, which serves...
Thirteen years of ongoing support makes all the difference at the Sheraton
Monday, 15 March 2021
Not all Disability Employment Service providers are the same. What sets EPIC Assist (EPIC) apart from other providers is the ongoing support offered long after...
Taking the first steps to hire someone with a disability
Monday, 8 March 2021
Hiring someone with a disability can ensure your business is not missing out on reaching its full potential. Having employees with a disability means your...
Kyle carves out a future at Dundowran Engineering
Thursday, 25 February 2021
Kyle Clancy is no ordinary woodworker. The skilled Hervey Bay craftsman lives with an intellectual disability, and he spends his days turning slabs of timber...
What to expect when you first sign up to EPIC
Friday, 19 February 2021
Choosing a Disability Employment Service provider can be a tricky decision. It can be hard to know what to expect from each provider. At EPIC...
Josh’s Asperger’s a benefit, not a barrier to his employer
Monday, 8 February 2021
For many people, finding employment is a long and daunting task. Endless job board searching, CV writing, and high-pressure interviews can become exhausting. However, for...
Will snaps up childhood dream job at Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures
Thursday, 28 January 2021
Some people are lucky enough to discover their passion from an early age and know exactly what they want to do when they grow up....
Random acts of kindness for your workplace community
Friday, 22 January 2021
Everyone can use more kindness in their lives. That’s the purpose of Feel Good February – to uplift communities and encourage everyone to take on...
Country Club just the tee for Tyler & Jack
Thursday, 14 January 2021
Finding supportive employers who create employment opportunities for people with disability is one of the core missions of EPIC Assist (EPIC). Traineeships and work experience...
Flexible work: the new normal for 2021
Monday, 11 January 2021
In 2020, we saw our world change in ways we would never expect. The coronavirus has transformed the way we live and work. Employers had...
Ready for a career change in 2023? Here’s where to start
Monday, 4 January 2021
As we say goodbye to one year and hello to the next, it’s time once again to consider whether a career change might be the...
Dusting off history is serving Josh well
Wednesday, 23 December 2020
Like many Year 12 students, Josh spent 2020 thinking about what his future would look like and what career path he would take. This led...
EPIC and Kahwun-Wooga create employment opportunities for Maryborough community
Thursday, 3 December 2020
Nothing is more important to Peter Skuthorpe than community. The Community Justice Group Coordinator for Kahwun-Wooga Aboriginal Corporation in Maryborough explains: “Community to me means...
What do the next 30 years look like?
Monday, 30 November 2020
What is the future of disability employment? If the last 30 years are any indication, it will be remarkably different from what it is today....
International Day of People with Disability: people with disability can work anywhere
Tuesday, 24 November 2020
Disability does not define where a person can work. People with disability can be amazing doctors, paramedics, chefs, lawyers, tradespeople, artists, writers, sportspeople, and teachers....
Inclusive leadership makes powerful teams
Monday, 23 November 2020
Inclusive leadership isn’t just nice to have. It makes good business sense. Teams with inclusive leaders are more likely to be high performing, have less...
Caboolture participant Alex becomes a face of EPIC!
Thursday, 29 October 2020
Alex’s smile and positive aura made him the perfect face to represent EPIC Assist (EPIC) in a new marketing campaign. His journey has shown how...
