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Real people, real success

Each year our teams help thousands of Australians with a disability, injury or health condition to move forward in life. 

Meet some of the people who have secured fulfilling jobs and achieved their goals with support from Disability Employment Services.

If you or someone you know has a disability, injury or health condition and wants to learn more about our support, get in touch today.

And for more incredible videos from APM's global teams around the world, visit Our Stories.


Natalie smiles sitting at a table outside while doing her artwork

Natalie

Natalie has always had a deep love for children and a dream of working in childcare, but had years of knockbacks until she connected with APM.

Ben smiles holding a giant shell artwork

Ben

Discover Ben's extraordinary journey from childhood adversity to artistic purpose and community champion.

Megan smiles with coffees

Megan

Megan's serious health condition meant she couldn't teach anymore. But she found a new career full of passion and people.


Pat smiles outside a country club in his work uniform

Pat

How getting a job and being employed for 10 years has enabled Pat to enjoy a happy and healthy life in and outside of work.

Gary leans against a ute in a black polo and cap

Gary

Gary, a proud South Australian father and grandfather, found his life turned upside down by serious health issues and depression.

Ben and guide dog Grainger walking in a park with Ben's partner

Ben

Ben, 23, wondered what job he could do as a blind person, then he found support that would lead to the perfect role.


Ngaire smiles outside rural properties

Ngaire

Ngaire, 35, moved to the Barossa Valley seeking a fresh start after struggling with severe anxiety and joblessness.

Geoff in an orange tshirt leaning on a machine in a workshop

Geoff

Geoff lost his job of 13 years only two weeks before he found out his wife and he were going to have a baby.

Eric smiles in his Disability World Cup kit

Eric


Eric has represented Australia in soccer for the Disability World Cup, but he found getting a job harder than securing his spot in the national team.


Sean in a brown tshirt leaning on a machine in a workshop

Sean

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

Stephen smiles in a blue work top in a factory

Stephen

Stephen’s journey to finding meaningful work was anything but straightforward. As a 31-year-old with Asperger’s, he had faced rejection after rejection.

Tayla smiles in her olive green staff uniform

Tayla

Tayla’s openness and determination are just two of the qualities she brought to her successful journey to employment with APM Employment Services.


Darren smiles in an apron and McDonald's uniform.

Darren

For Darren the sense of purpose that his employment brings has brought a life-changing and positive impact on his wellbeing.

Ruth smiling outside an APM office

Ruth

Eligible for support through Disability Employment Services, Ruth, 62, took up the opportunity to try something new.

Melissa holds a tub of food in the kitchen where she works

Melissa

Melissa doesn’t see her disability as a barrier to employment and she’d like employers to see it that way too.


Emma smiles while leaning on a rack of clothes in the fashion store

Emma

It’s the friendly personality and infectious smile that makes it hard to believe Emma needed help to find a job.

Andrew smiles in a black polo in front of the cafe he works in

Andrew

Andrew is a familiar friendly face for many guests at Munro & Sargeant as he buzzes between tables delivering food, drink and welcoming smiles.

Kyle smiles next to the safety barrier with a warehouse behind him

Kyle

When searching for a job Kyle refused to give up, even when prospective employers were hesitant to hire a blind employee.


Louis smiles in a team meeting with colleagues sat round a table

Louis

When it came to applying for jobs, Louis experienced a series of knockbacks which lowered his confidence.

Maegan in formal wear for the Crown hotel

Maegan

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

Robyn smiles confidently after completing a course with APM

Robyn

Living with depression and anxiety made Robyn feel that taking her next step would be impossible. But it wasn't.


Kristie smiling from behind the reception desk

Kristie

'Am I worth it? Can I do it?' As Kristie tried to break out of unemployment, these questions often played on her mind.

Clyde smiles at work preparing to clean a tray of glassware

Clyde

A steady job with a flexible work schedule helps Clyde manage his mental health and other life commitments.

Ashley smiles in uniform and a name tag in the hotel foyet

Ashley

It took dedication and commitment, but managing depression and anxiety soon put Ashley on a whole new career path.


Nicholas smiling as he sits on a bench in a weights gym

Nicholas

Wanting to ‘find his feet’, Nicholas sought out APM Employment Services to help him find more sustainable employment.

Tammy smiles as she stands next to a wall of wine bottles and a bar behind her

Tammy

Having seen her nephew work with APM Employment Services and get placed into his dream job, Tammy knew they could help.



Alexander smiles with his arms folded

Alexander

Alexander's lived experience with disability makes him a great fit for his job, but it wasn’t long ago he struggled to find work.


Shannon smiling in his uniform as the team works behind

Shannon

Like any job seeker, Shannon came up against several barriers to employment. But when he joined APM he was able to find a job he loves and an employer who supported him.



Leonie smiles sitting at her desk in a red ergonomic chair

Leonie

Leonie felt invisible when she kept getting overlooked because of her disability. After injuring her neck and damaging nerves in her right leg, she wanted to work again.

Jess smiles leaning over the counter of a coffee shop

Jess

For years, hearing ‘no’ was a regular happening for Jess when she looked for work. Then she found APM.


Caley smiling next to bananas at the supermarket APM helped him secure a job

Caley

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

Sharon smiling in high-vis jacket at a train station

Sharon

Eight years ago, an accident at work in a hospital crushed Sharon's left hand, resulting in lasting damage and restricted use of her arm.



Jarryd smiles leaning against a stack of shredded paper.

Jarryd

For Jarryd, and thousands of other young Australians with autism, finding work after school was a challenge.


Patrick smiling from his home workstation

Patrick

Patrick, 43, had never had to search for work until after he became a quadriplegic and lost all function in his body from his neck down



Chanay smiles working behind the counter of a cafe

Chanay

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

Jeff smiling in his purple uniform top leaning on an office wall

Jeff

No matter how difficult life got, 64-year-old former labourer Jeff, was determined to find work and move forward.


Maddy smiling in the swimming pool with a young student

Maddy

When it came to finding a job Maddy and her parents thought they wouldn’t find many opportunities. Then Maddy joined APM.

Pat smiling with a tray in front of a cafe counter

Pat

With his enthusiasm and positive approach to his job, Pat isn't going to let anything stop him from becoming the star of his workplace.



Emma smiles crouching with a dog at the family farm business

Emma

Emma knew she would need a flexible employer and a role that would help her continue to manage her health conditions.


Mitchell smiles after support from APM

Mitchell

Mitchell lives with ADD, PTSD and autism, and he struggled to find a role he could really immerse himself in, before he connected with APM.

Tansy smiles in a school library

Tansy

Tansy couldn't find an employer who saw the value she could add to a workplace, then she joined APM.



Dan smiles in a butcher shop

Dan

Held back by depression and anxiety, Dan struggled to find work. Then he joined APM, and everything started to change.


Heidi chats to an employment consultant at APM

Heidi

Heidi lives with a painful health condition, and struggled to secure ongoing employment. Then she joined APM Employment Services.

Dale smiles from the counter of his cafe workplace

Dale

Dale never saw his autism as a barrier to employment, but still needed help to find a job he could feel comfortable in. See how he succeeded. 

Lesley smiles at the counter of her workplace

Lesley

The support Lesley received through Disability Employment Services to secure regular and ongoing work, has helped change her life for the better.


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Julie

After injuring her right arm, Julie struggled to find a job due to her limited movement in her arm and shoulder. See how she overcame these barriers.

Georgie smiles with her APM employment consultant

Georgie

Georgie has come far on her work journey, working with her APM employment consultant to build her skills and experience.

Bryn in the kitchen holding a tap

Bryn

Bryn has a communication and learning disability and lacked confidence in finding a job. Then he joined APM, and everything changed.