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Employment Services for people with back pain

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Register for APM Disability Employment Services

 
 

If you have back pain or an injury, we can help you find a job

APM is one of Australia's leading providers of employment services for people with back pain

We believe everyone is capable of work. If you're living with back pain or a back injury and want to find a job, we’re here to help.

APM delivers the Disability Employment Services program in over 500 locations across Australia.

Our committed and experienced employment consultants want to hear your story.

They want to focus on you, not your back pain.

By getting to know you, they can get a clearer picture of where you're at and find solutions to manage or overcome your challenges.

We’re interested in your abilities, your strengths and what you want to accomplish.

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With over 25 years' experience helping people find and stay in employment, we’ve seen first-hand the value, health benefits and independence a secure job can bring.

Not only can we help you find a job in your local community, our team may also provide eligible job seekers with:

Post-placement support - Our consultants will help you settle into your new job and assist with any on-the-job training you may require.

Workplace modifications - We can help you and your employer access tools, equipment or workplace modifications to make your job easier.

Support to stay in work - Our WorkAssist program helps you and your employer access the support needed to keep you at work.

Workplace assessments - We can conduct and independent workplace assessment to identify if your employer needs help in supporting your disability.

We’re committed to helping people with back pain reach their goals and improve their lives. Register now to begin your employment journey.

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How APM helped Jeff

When a devastating back injury left him unable to work, Jeff soon lost his home, and found himself struggling with depression.

Then he joined APM, and everything started to change. Keep reading...

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Get started with Disability Employment Services in 4 easy steps

Step 1

Register with us, and we'll be in touch in the next couple of days to discuss further.

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Step 2

Meet your dedicated employment consultant at your nearest APM office.

Step 3

Discuss the barriers you face, and employment needs.

Step 4

Your employment journey begins!

What happens when you join APM?

When you join APM, the first thing we'll do is set up a meeting so you can meet your dedicated local employment consultant.

Your employment consultant is your guide to finding a job. Your first meeting meeting with them will cover how APM can help you, and how to get the most from the Disability Employment Services program. They will:

  • Explain the services APM provides
  • Provide you with a copy of our Service Guarantee and Code of Practice
  • Explain your rights and obligations and prepare a job plan outlining the activities and interventions APM can offer to help you get work
  • Discuss your injury, health condition, or disability and how it affects your ability to look for a job and stay at work, and how you can be supported to reduce this impact
  • Explain how to search for a job and an initial list of appropriate job vacancies
  • Discuss local job opportunities and skill shortage areas near you

We work in partnership with you to help you succeed.

Let’s get to work on a clear path to your next job. Register now to get started.

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