Meet Robyn
Starting a new journey or facing big changes can be a nervous time for anyone.
But speak to Robyn, a participant of Disability Employment Services with APM, and she’ll tell you the positive outcomes are often worth the challenge.
Not so long ago Robyn felt she wasn’t good enough for a job and was extremely nervous about applying for support with APM Employment Services.
Eligible for support through the Disability Employment Services program, due to depression and anxiety, Robyn soon discovered the help from her local APM team was just what she needed to move forward.
“I was so nervous just walking into an employment agency, my confidence was so low, I couldn’t hardly speak to the girls, I’d be shaking,” Robyn recalled.
“And with their support and their emotional support, it’s such a major change in my life and I couldn’t be any happier.”
The APM team who helped her on her journey to employment, she considers to be like sisters.
A new journey
Today, Robyn’s perception of herself has completely changed and she is a confident and dedicated support worker for older people in her local community.
“I had no plans or idea of getting any sort of job” Robyn said.
“I didn’t think I was good enough for a job.”
APM business manager Janelle and employment consultant Rhiannon saw the potential in Robyn and helped her take steps she never thought she could.
“We worked together with Robyn and did some research with the areas that she would be most successful in,” Rhiannon said.
The team were able to help Robyn get an interview with a suitable employer as they helped her to become job-ready with activities and training as part of the program.
“We built her confidence up for that interview and she was quite successful,” Rhiannon added.
The Benalla APM team helped Robyn obtain appropriate screening checks, working with children check and her first aid certificate.
She completed a course which enabled her to pursue a career as a personal care assistant in aged care and that put her in a great position when she came to the interview.
“My life changed so much when I got the position” Robyn said.
“I felt more productive, confident, my skills and mindset changed.”
Even since becoming employed, Robyn is still supported by Rhiannon, to make sure she has what she needs to be successful and happy.
Disability Employment Services (DES) changed to become Inclusive Employment Australia in November 2025.
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