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EPIC Assist
Phone: +61 133742
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23.01.2022 "I treasured every time I was able to put on my school uniform and attend a class like the other children my age." Sarah shares her experience of going to school as a person with a disability. She highlights the importance of supportive teachers and the difference some of them have made in her life.
23.01.2022 A great story by Vanessa who is deafblind about her move to Brisbane and how she handled living alone for the first time during the pandemic
23.01.2022 If 2020 has taught us anything it is to be flexible. Many employers have changed their processes in order to keep their employees working. In this article we outline how employers can continue to offer flexible working arrangements in 2021 to ensure that any employee can work to the best of their ability.
23.01.2022 Happy New Year! We cannot wait to continue to service our job seekers and work closely with our employers to achieve all their 2021 goals. If you are wanting to gain meaningful, long-term employment contact EPIC today. We will be with you every step of the employment journey.
22.01.2022 Have a listen to the music of Alter Boy - a band made up of members who are Deaf and hard of hearing. Not only are they making great music but they want to create more spaces for Deaf music lovers.
17.01.2022 Take a look at the new beautiful mural at the Gallery of NSW painted by artists living with intellectual disability.
17.01.2022 This year has been filled with unexpected setbacks for everyone. However, it is important to still celebrate the wins of our job seekers and highlight some of our best good news stories of 2020 in the lead up to Christmas. Day 7 of EPIC Good News! This year James achieved amazing success after landing a job at Fitness First Tweed Heads. ... James was unemployed for 18 years prior to starting this role. Since starting he has noticed a huge change in himself. I am reliable, confident and proud of who I am.
17.01.2022 Small acts of kindness can make all the difference. This is why accessibility in all environments is so important.
15.01.2022 Opening up about your mental health can be scary. However, the increase in businesses undertaking mental health first aid is making the whole process easier.
15.01.2022 How sweet is this? This girl made sure that her Deaf parents could enjoy the Christmas festivities as well.
13.01.2022 Happy World Braille Day!
13.01.2022 This NAIDOC week we’re giving a huge shout out to one of our employers, Kahwun-Wooga Kahwun-Wooga is an Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander organisation that has been supporting the Indigenous Maryborough community with education, health, and social-justice for over 25 years. To Kahwun-Wooga Community Justice Group Coordinator, Pete, inclusion and diversity means opportunity. We all deserve that opportunity, whether you have a disability or not. Community is everything to Kahwun-Wooga: community means family, family means love, and love is the healer of all. Kahwun-Wooga’s relationship with EPIC has allowed them to better support and engage with their community, and we’re proud to support their mission.
13.01.2022 This is a great listen about the importance of exercise and physical therapy for people who have MS.
12.01.2022 Alt-text is incredibly important for accessibility. However, It can be confusing to know how much description to write. This is a great article that explains the importance of alt-text and exactly how and when to use it.
12.01.2022 Being a carer for someone can be tough. This is an insightful look about how different couples make it work when one of them is in the carer role.
11.01.2022 Apple's new iPhone comes with a range of new accessible technology that will help people with a range of disabilities.
11.01.2022 Kahwun-Wooga is an Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander organisation that looks to support the Aboriginal and Torres-Strait Islander community in the Maryborough region, whether it’s through the courts, education, health, or in the social justice field. As a pillar of the community, Kahwun-Wooga has made it their mission to support and engage with their society in any way they can. That's why when EPIC got in touch with Peter Skuthorpe, the Community Justice Group Coordinat...or for Kahwun-Wooga Aboriginal Cooperation, about hiring a school-based trainee with disability, they jumped on board. Sharnece was undertaking a traineeship in Business Administration through her school and looking for work experience. She now works as a receptionist for Kahwun-Wooga where she greets visitors, answers the phone, and helps out with other required tasks. Peter explains that for him, inclusion and diversity mean opportunity: We all deserve that opportunity, and Kahwun-Wooga is very happy to provide that opportunity to Sharnece to showcase her abilities. When people have that gainful employment, it has a roll-on effect on the person’s family, so this is something that we are thankful and honoured to play a role in." If like Sharnece you are looking for meaningful, long-lasting employment contact EPIC today.
09.01.2022 Eleanor faced many barriers at university, but she pushed past them and is now about to graduate her honours of paleontology
08.01.2022 It may seem small but being able to walk the virtual runway at the New York Fashion Week was a big win for Melissa. It represents a change of bigger companies starting to think about disability representation and making their products accessible to everyone.
05.01.2022 Thank you to the 13,000 of you who like us It is wonderful to share the success of our job seekers with you all. We are excited to continue to share our good news stories with you.
05.01.2022 Wil didn't let his mobility challenges stand in the way of travelling. Have a read of his tips about the best way to find accessible travel.
04.01.2022 A new podcast highlights how music, listening or creating, can help us with improve and understand our mental health. Is there an artist that has helped you when you were struggling?
03.01.2022 Unfortunately, most people with a disability will experience ableism whether it is systemic or personal. This article is a great tool to get educated on the different types of ableism and how to fight it.
03.01.2022 A great video amplifying that dyslexia shouldn't be seen as a barrier to achieving your career goals.
02.01.2022 Here are 5 great suggestions of books about living with disability written by people with disability.
01.01.2022 "Having an invisible disorder is an incredibly difficult journey...Getting a diagnosis, getting to see someone and afford a pediatrician or a psychiatrist to make that diagnosis is a barrier for many, many Australians." Like many invisible conditions, ADHD is misunderstood and carries a heavy stigma. Learn more about the condition and how a proper diagnosis can help in many different ways.
01.01.2022 As a pillar of the community, Kahwun-Wooga has made it their mission to support and engage with their society in any way they can. That's why when EPIC got in touch with Peter Skuthorpe, the Community Justice Group Coordinator for Kahwun-Wooga Aboriginal Cooperation, about hiring a school-based trainee with disability, they jumped on board. Sharnece was undertaking a traineeship in Business Administration through her school and looking for work experience. She now works as a ...receptionist for Kahwun-Wooga where she greets visitors, answers the phone, and helps out with other required tasks. If like Sharnece you are looking for meaningful and long-lasting employment, get in contact with EPIC today.
01.01.2022 Artist Darcey Bella Arnold new work is inspired by her mothers journey with language. It explores the relationship between mother and daughter, carer and care-receiver, artist and influence.
