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More than 80,000 participants, over 200 disabilities each year

Below are some of the most common conditions experienced by people supported by our Disability Employment Services team from July 2023 to June 2024.

We also share incredible stories from a wide range of Australians with disability who have achieved employment success.

If you're living with a disability, injury, or health condition, speak to our team about getting the right support to achieve your goals.

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Depression, anxiety, psychological disorders

34,962 people came to us for support with a mental health condition.

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Back injury, limb disorders, osteoarthritis

24,950 people with these and other physical disabilities had support to achieve their goals.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

2,289 people joined APM for DES support with Autism as their primary disability last year.

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Cerebral palsy, acquired brain injuries, epilepsy

2,695 people with a neurological disability chose APM for DES.

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Blindness, low vision, hearing loss

1,433 people with sensory disabilities chose APM for support.

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Arthritis, osteoporosis, diabetes

11,157 people with chronic health conditions chose APM.

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Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities

4,375 people with an intellectual disability joined APM for DES support.

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Real people, real stories

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Geoff's story

Geoff's mental health suffered after he lost his job of 13 years just before he and his wife discovered they were having a baby.

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Maegan's story

Following surgery to treat her scoliosis Maegan needed pain management, which made it difficult to find the right job.

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Caley's story

Diagnosed with autism and cerebral palsy, Caley knows all about the challenges of find work he can perform and that he enjoys.

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Chanay's story

Chanay was 16 when she discovered the hearing bones inside her ears were being eaten away by a disease.

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Tayla's story

Tayla’s openness and determination helped her find a job where she gets to make a real difference in people's lives.

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Sean's story

When Sean was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2016, it had a huge impact on his life and career.

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Eric's story

Eric's kicked goals for Australia in soccer, so he wasn't going let a learning disability stop him from getting a good job.

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Clyde's story

Clyde's mental health condition has improved greatly since he found a good job and supportive team he thrives in.

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Maddy's story

Teaching kids to swim in her local pool, Maddy's cerebral palsy doesn't get in the way of her pursuing her dream job.

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