Disability Employment Services
Find a job that's right for you with help from APM Employment Services.
Disability Employment Services (DES) has changed to Inclusive Employment Australia.
If you’re a Disability Employment Services participant with APM, or you have recently been assigned APM as your provider, we'll be in touch to talk about your support and the next steps to achieving your employment goals.
If you have any questions about Inclusive Employment Australia, or your support, drop by your local APM site and speak to your local team.
You can also call us on 1800 276 276 during local business hours or email support@apm.net.au
What is DES?
Disability Employment Services (DES) is an inclusive employment program to help people with a disability, injury, or health condition, prepare for, find and succeed in a job and career development.
If you're eligible for DES, we work with you to tailor your support to meet your specific needs. It may include helping you:
- prepare for joining the workforce
- train in specific job skills
- write resumes and job applications
- boost your interview skills
- look for fulfilling and suitable jobs
- meet local employers
- access health or other local support services
When you start working we may also help you with:
- on-the-job training
- access to uniforms, tools or equipment
- speaking to your boss and co-workers
- ongoing support in your job
- modifying your workplace
Disability, injury, or health condition?
We help people with disability, injury, or health conditions find the right job, whether with big or small employers.
With experience in 400 communities across Australia, we provide personalised support. Our team includes members who have firsthand experience with disability.
Speak to our Disability Employment Services team today to see if you’re eligible for our support and prepare for, find, and keep a job that suits you.
Get started in three easy steps
If you're eligible, you'll meet your APM employment consultant and tell them your interests, goals and challenges.
Step one
Register with us, and we'll be in touch in the next few days to discuss your eligibility and how to join DES with APM.
Step two
If you're eligible, you'll meet your APM employment consultant and tell them your interests, goals and challenges.
Step three
You get to work with your employment consultant and start your plan for new skills, training or a job that’s right for you.
Am I eligible for DES?
If you have a disability, injury, or health condition that impacts how much you can work, you may be able to join DES if you are:
- aged 14 to 67 and legally allowed to work
- getting a support payment or the Disability Support Pension
- an NDIS participant or eligible school leaver
Other eligibility criteria may also apply.
Learn more at DES eligibility or chat to us to find out if you can join.
Call 1800 276 276 or click below to register and we'll be in touch.
Support to suit you and your goals
When you register for DES, we start by getting to know and understand you.
We discuss your interests, the type of work you would like to do, and your employment goals.
Then we work together to help you achieve your goals and find the right job for you.
You may be eligible for training courses to prepare for your ideal job, or support to search and apply for work while managing personal challenges.
Whatever your goal, your support is unique.
Supported disabilities
Explore the disabilities, injuries, and health conditions of people we support.
NDIS participants
How to apply for DES when you're an NDIS participant.
School leavers
Access DES if you're preparing to leave or have recently left school.
Choose what defines you
If you have a disability, injury or health condition, we know it doesn’t define you.
That’s why we’ll work with you to find, and support you in, the right job for you.
Chat with us today and choose what defines you, and see how these DES participants chose to achieve their goals with support from APM.
Why people choose to join APM
We know how important the right job can be for your health and happiness.
It shows there’s more to you than your disability, injury or health condition.
We know because APM has been helping Australians thrive in the workplace for more than 30 years.
APM Employment Services is a national provider of Disability Employment Services, with our teams delivering the inclusive employment program to more regions than any other provider.
More than 80,000 people with disability, injury, or a health condition chose APM for Disability Employment Services last year
When you start with APM
We set up your first appointment so you can meet your dedicated inclusive employment consultant
They will listen to your challenges and what you want to achieve.
They're your guide to getting the most from DES. This includes:
- discussing your disability, injury, or health condition, and the support you need to achieve your goals
- providing you with a copy of our Service Guarantee and Code of Practice
- explaining your rights, obligations and prepare a job plan to help you stay on track
- exploring how to best search for a job or other career-related goals
When you find a job
When you start working, we’re still here for you.
Your APM employment consultant will check in with you regularly to see how you’re going and help with any challenges you may have.
If you need us, we can provide on-the-job support, which may include workplace modifications, skills training, and other assistance to help you succeed at work.
And we can also meet with your employer and co-workers to ensure a supportive work environment.
We’re here to help you for at least 12 months once you start your new job, making sure you feel supported and confident at work for the long term.
Want to know more?
About APM Employment Services
We're here for you, wherever you are
With 400+ inclusive employment teams across Australia, your path to the career you want, may be closer than you think.
Supporting employers big and small
Family business or national company - we help employers find the right person, wherever they’re needed.
Dedicated purpose-driven team
We continue learning and developing new skills to deliver people with disability and employers the best support.
Real people, real experience
Connected to your community, your nearest APM team may include people with disability and experience of inclusive employment in Australia.
First Nations support
We work with local organisations, employers, and communities to support job seekers and grow opportunities.
Cultural and language diversity
Our diverse team understands the unique challenges faced by people from a variety of non-English speaking backgrounds
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