If you have a disability, injury, or health condition, speak to us about finding a job that's right for you.
APM provides employment support across Australia
Our team of friendly consultants understand the unique challenges that can come with searching for work when you’re living with a disability, injury, or health condition.
Our teams are passionate about working with you to understand your goals and find career opportunities that interest you.
When you register with Disability Employment Services, you’ll receive personal, tailored support to help you prepare for, find and keep a fulfilling job.
If you're eligible, your support may include:
- Searching for jobs suitable for you
- Writing resumes, cover letters and job applications
- Coaching to perform well in job interviews
- Meeting local employers near you
- Valuable work placement opportunities
- Access to job-specific training
- Help with transport, tools and uniform costs
Our support doesn’t end once you’ve found the perfect job, either.
We’re committed to ensuring you thrive in your new role through job-specific training, workplace modifications and support in communicating your needs to your employer.
If you’re ready to get to work, register for Disability Employment Services today.
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Register with APM for Disability Employment Services
Are you eligible for Disability Employment Services?
If you have a disability, injury, or health condition that impacts how much you can work, you may be able to join Disability Employment Services (DES).
To be eligible, you must be:
- living with a disability, injury, or health condition that affects your ability to work
- an Australian resident aged from 14 to 67
- at or above the minimum legal working age in your state or territory
- receiving an income support payment or Disability Support Pension
- able to work between eight to 30 hours per week (with support if needed)
- not studying full time (unless you’re an eligible school leaver)
- not already working at or above your assessed work capacity
You may also be eligible if you're an NDIS participant or a school leaver with disability.
You can access Disability Employment Services through a referral by Centrelink or if you're already receiving an income support payment, you can also register with us directly
When you visit Centrelink, they carry out an employment assessment and if you are eligible, they will recommend you to a Disability Employment Services provider.
Remember to ask to join APM so you get the best service when searching for employment.
If you’re with another Disability Employment Services provider, but would like to change to APM, contact us and our teams will be happy to speak to you
How people have changed their lives through Disability Employment Services with APM
Jarryd's story
Facing the world of work is daunting for anyone when they finish school and look for their first job.
For Jarryd, and thousands of other young Australians every year, this next step in his life was made even more challenging due to his autism.
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Emma's story
Emma knew she would need a flexible employer and a role that would help her continue to manage her health conditions.
Living with a kidney disease alongside anxiety and depression, Emma was eager to find something worth getting out of bed every morning for and something to give her purpose. Then she joined APM, and everything started to change.
Sharon's story
Eight years ago, an accident at work in a hospital crushed her left hand, resulting in lasting damage and restricted use of her hand.
In the years that followed, Sharon struggled to find another job where employers would give her a chance.
Then she met the team at APM.
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Get started in three easy steps
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.
