Enabling better lives, together
APM partners with organisations, sporting groups, community programs and events that share its commitment to inclusion and opportunity.
These relationships help more people participate in sport, connect with their communities and access opportunities to thrive.
Supporting participation and inclusion
APM supports national, state and local organisations across Australia and internationally. Its sponsorships and memberships focus strongly on inclusive sport, disability inclusion and community initiatives.
They are intended to create opportunities for people of all abilities to participate and feel included.
National partnerships and memberships
Ellie Cole AM
As an APM Ambassador, Paralympian Ellie Cole AM helps promote employment, participation and inclusion for people with disability.
The partnership highlights the difference an inclusive society can make for individuals, communities and businesses.
Hockey Australia
APM sponsors Australia’s national hockey teams as a Major Partner of the Hockeyroos and Official Partner of the Kookaburras. APM is also Hockey Australia’s Exclusive Category Partner for disability services.
The partnership supports all-ability hockey sessions that give players and families more opportunities to participate in the sport.
The Valuable 500
APM was the first Australian company to join The Valuable 500, a global group of companies working to end disability exclusion.
The initiative encourages leadership commitment, collective action and accountability on disability inclusion.
Diversity Council Australia
Through its membership of Diversity Council Australia, APM accesses research, resources, events and forums supporting workplace diversity and inclusion.
Diversity Council Australia also works with government and the wider community to promote inclusive policies and practices.
Inclusive sport partnerships
Telethon APM Charity Zone
APM supports Telethon through the APM Charity Zone at the Telethon Family Festival.
The Charity Zone connects festival visitors with children’s charities and organisations supported through the annual event.
SWAG Program
Delivered by the Bruton Basketball Foundation and APM Employment Services, the SWAG Program combines sport, personal development and employment support.
The program helps participants build confidence and resilience, overcome barriers to employment and connect with employers. It also supports job seekers from First Nations communities.
World Down Syndrome Congress
APM sponsored the 2024 World Down Syndrome Congress in Brisbane.
The event brought together people with Down syndrome, families, health professionals, allied health workers and disability-sector representatives from around the world.
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