My success with Disability
Employment Services

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.

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

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

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

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 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. 

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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. 

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

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

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.