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We do more than just find you a job

With APM your support is built around you, your goals, and what you need to succeed in lasting employment – whether that’s as soon as possible or in the future.

When you register for Disability Employment Services (DES) with us, we want to hear all about you and what you want to achieve.

If you don’t feel ready to start work, we’ll work with you to develop skills useful in the type of job you’re interested in.

DES consultant sitting on a sofa listening to a job seeker

Your support may include:

  • training suited to your interests and goals
  • meeting employers local to you
  • placements so you can learn about a job in the workplace or industry
  • access to mental health and wellbeing support
  • help to manage other challenges  

When you come to APM, we’ll get to know you, listen to your interests, your goals, and your circumstances. 

And we’ll work with you to help you get to where you want to be.



School leavers

Access DES if you're preparing to leave or have recently left school.

NDIS participants

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Supported disabilities

Explore the disabilities, injuries, and health conditions of people we support.


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.


DES participant Sean smiles in his new workplace

Sean chose to find a job to match his skills and interests

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DES participant Ngaire in a black top outside rural buildings

Ngaire chose to find a fulfilling career to succeed in

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DES participant Gary in a black top and cap

Gary chose to get back on his feet and find a job he loves

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DES participant Gary with his partner and baby

Gary chose to secure a new job to support his family

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DES participant Ngaire in a black top outside rural buildings

Stephen chose a job where he's valued for his work

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DES participant Eric in an orange top in a warehouse

Eric chose to find a job that gave him a purpose

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DES participant Tayla smiles in her work uniform

Tayla chose a job helping older people

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DES participant Emma smiles in a clothes shop

Emma chose to find a career and support her health

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DES participant Melissa in a cap and apron in a kitchen

Melissa chose a job with a supportive employer

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