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EPIC Assist (EPIC) offers a number of pathways to employment for students with disability depending on where you’re at in your learning journey. These programs range from training within the school environment, to work experience and assistance in finding a suitable traineeship.

Click on the below icons to find out more about our employment services for students with disability and mental health conditions or contact us to talk about your individual circumstances so we can discuss what is right for you.

Disability Employment Services

If you are finishing school or have finished school and are studying part-time, you may be eligible for Disability Employment Services. It can be tricky to know where to start when finding and applying for work, and that’s where EPIC can help.

School-based traineeships and apprenticeships

By connecting with EPIC Assist while you’re still at school through a traineeship or apprenticeship, you can prepare for the transition to employment. A school-based traineeship or apprenticeship is a great way to earn money and prepare for life outside of school while you study. You’ll gain a nationally accredited qualification and increase your odds of scoring a job when you finish school.

Mental health student placements for further education students

If you are currently studying for a tertiary or further education degree, you may be eligible for a mental health student placement with EPIC. Through a mental health student placement, you will see firsthand the impact meaningful employment has on the lives of people with disability and mental health conditions, their families, loved ones, and their community.

EPIC staff members Trudy and Narelle stand with Josh in front of industrial washing machines
EPIC helped Josh land a job at Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort in Cairns.

Why EPIC?

EPIC has been assisting people with disability and mental health conditions to prepare for, find, and maintain meaningful employment for over 30 years. We understand that everyone’s journey after school is different, and we are here to support you through the transition from school to work, every step of the way.

“It’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”

When Tyler and Jack were looking towards their future after high school, neither knew how they were going to get a job. Both Jack and Tyler have a disability and felt they needed a little extra guidance in making the next big leap into tertiary study and finding paid employment. In this video, they talk about how a school-based traineeship changed their lives.