We're dedicated to providing exceptional support through Disability Employment Services
At APM Employment Services we empower people with disability, injury, or health conditions to achieve their employment goals and lead fulfilling lives.
With over 400 locations nationwide, we are uniquely positioned to assist people throughout Australia.
Our lived experience
A significant number of our employees have lived experience of disability. But what does this mean, and why is it important?
Lived experience of disability refers to the personal knowledge and understanding that comes from living with a disability or supporting a person with disability for a substantial amount of time.
This firsthand experience provides our team members with a deep, empathetic insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by people with many types of disability.
It goes beyond theoretical knowledge, offering a genuine connection and understanding that can only come from walking in similar shoes.
How lived experience of disability enhances our services
Empathy and understanding
Our employees with lived experience can relate to the emotional and practical challenges faced by people with disability. This empathy fosters a supportive and trusting environment.
Tailored support
Understanding the unique needs of a person with a specific type of disability allows our team to provide personalised and effective support, ensuring each DES participant receives the assistance they need to succeed.
Inspiration and motivation
Seeing team members who have overcome similar challenges can inspire and motivate DES participants, showing them that achieving their goals is possible.
Advocacy and empowerment
Our employees are passionate advocates for disability rights and inclusion. Their lived experience equips them to empower DES participants to advocate for themselves and navigate the complexities of the employment landscape.
Benefit from our experience
At APM Employment Services, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to work and contribute to their community.
Our team, enriched by lived experience, is here to support you every step of the way.
Together, we can achieve your employment goals and promote more disability inclusion where you live and work.
Dedication and diversity
As part of APM Group in Australia, we're part of a diverse and inclusive team made up of many passionate people with disability.
Our network enables us to bring greater understanding and continual improvement to our services for people of all abilities.
This is by sharing their experiences of living with disability as well as playing an active role in guiding processes and best practices through working groups and consultations with stakeholders across APM.
Together everyone is dedicated to our shared purpose of enabling better lives.
Here are some of our team members talking about their experience and how it helps them deliver services in their role at APM.