Adams journey to AFL Grand Final glory

APM participant Adam joins Sydney Swans for AFL final

As the Sydney Swans prepare for their biggest game of the year one of their supporters will be cheering them on with pride and excitement.

APM Futures participant Adam has become a popular member of the Sydney Swans training staff throughout their incredible run to the AFL Grand Final.

Adam wears his Sydney Swans employee kit as he delivers water bottles during traiining

Adam shakes hands with a Sydney Swans player during training

Adam, who lives with Down syndrome, was given a paid work placement with the minor premiership winners with support from Down Syndrome NSW and the APM Futures team.

APM Futures help young people with disability to access NDIS employment supports, with Adam participating in the School Leavers Employment Supports program.

Since Adam came to APM in 2022, he has been working to achieve his goals including improving his communication, confidence, and listening skills.

Adam points to a wall printed with the words Write your own chapter...

Adam smiles from the side of the oval at Sydney Cricket Ground

Adam’s ultimate goal was to find a role in the sports industry, which came after the Sydney Swans in collaboration with Down Syndrome NSW, agreed to provide Adam with the training he needed to succeed.

“Adam’s integration into the Sydney Swans family has been remarkable,” said APM’s Senior Engagement Consultant William Ortiz.

“His growth is evident not just in his professional skills but also in his personal development.”

Adam is set to join the Sydney Swans AFL Grand Final parade through Melbourne on Friday, and will be part of Saturday’s Grand Final opening event, with a chance to meet pop superstar Katy Perry.

APM Futures

The APM Futures team is a registered NDIS provider delivering School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) for participants aged 15 to 22.

If you or someone you know is an NDIS participant and and interested in their future employment prospects, speak to us today.

We have activities to help build your capacity for employment and prepare for the world of work, instead of just going straight into job searching as soon as school finishes.

If you don’t have funding for employment supports in your NDIS plan, we can provide assistance to guide you through the process with your NDIS planner.

To speak to someone about the school leavers program, or other NDIS employment support services, call 1300 276 757 or email futures@apm.net.au.