Looking for the right fit
Sometimes you just need the right person to help.
Tammy had applied for many jobs by herself, despite persisting she encountered the same barriers to securing work.
Born with a cleft palate, which impacts her verbal communication, Tammy had difficulty speaking with prospective employers, and didn’t get a chance to show her skills for roles being offered.
Having seen her nephew work with APM Employment Services and get placed into his dream job, Tammy knew they could help.
A supportive environment
APM Employment Consultant Danni saw Tammy’s strengths and enabled her to link up with employers with suitable jobs.
Danni worked with Tammy to discover what roles she was looking for, and what level of social interaction and verbal communication would be ideal for her.
APM also provided additional support by updating her resume and helped her buy interview clothes.
When Steve’s Bar approached APM to find staff, Tammy was the first name on the shortlist of suitable candidates – and the first person they hired.
Tammy works as part of the Front of House team at the Perth venue known for its quality cuisine and prestigious wine selection. She is responsible for detailing and intricately cleaning parts of the venue and setting the tables for service.
She creates a beautiful and inviting space for patrons and her dedication to her work continues to impress her employer Glen.
“What Tammy brings to the table we couldn’t find in other staff, so she’s been a great benefit to our business,” he said.
Glen described what she brings to the Front of House team, and the simple accommodations they made to support her:
“Very friendly, very approachable and easy to work with” Glen said.
“We understand that we just tell her to do those jobs and she gets them done for us – I haven’t had an issue with her disability all.”
"There is no task someone can’t do"
A perfect match
Glen describes Tammy as “the perfect match” for their business.
“If you get the right person for the right job, they can do the job at hand” he said.
“APM provided someone who had the right attention to detail.”
Tammy is just one of the more than 120,000 job seekers with an injury, illness, or disability APM Employment Services have supported into work over the last two years.
After providing her with the training and equipment she needed, Tammy’s work ethic has made her one of the stars of the team.
“I feel so much better now I’ve found a job” Tammy said.
“I’m very happy I’ve got some money in the bank.”
“I feel proud of myself” she added.
The benefits of employment go beyond money in the bank, Danni regularly observes through her work:
“I see that employment really changes lives, not just one person’s life, but also their family and the community they live in.”
Tammy’s strong sense of achievement is a testament to work enabling better lives for people with disability.
Everyone deserves a job they love, a job that supports their capabilities and skills – it’s just a matter of the right support to get there.
"I’m very proud of myself"
Are you eligible for Disability Employment Services?
You can join APM for Disability Employment Services through Centrelink.
When you visit Centrelink, they carry out an employment assessment and if you're 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.
To be eligible for Disability Employment Services, you must be:
- An Australian resident aged from at least 14 to pension age
- Receiving an income support payment, disability support pension, an NDIS participant or an eligible school leaver
- Able to work between eight to 30 hours per week (with support when required)
- Not studying full time (unless you’re an eligible school leaver)
- Not already working at or above your assessed work capacity
If you're already receiving an income support payment, you can also register with us directly.
If you’re with another provider, but would like to change to APM, contact us and our teams will be happy to speak to you.
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.
Frequently asked questions
APM is the largest provider of Disability Employment Services in Australia.
With more than 500 locations across the country we help more people into work than anyone else.
We know how hard it is to find work when you’re facing other challenges. We don’t just want you to find a job, we want to help you change your life for the better.
When you come to APM we get to know you so we can help you get the support that’s right for you.
We help you set realistic goals and keep you focused on finding a job that works for you.
There’s a job out there for you.
Let’s go find it.
Disability Employment Services (DES) is an initiative by the Australian Government to help people with an injury, illness or disability find and keep a job.
This can include helping people to:
- manage health issues that may be making it hard to get work
- identifying their strengths and work capabilities
- developing skills for jobs and being part of a workplace
- succeed when they start a new job with further information and support
APM is Australia’s largest contracted provider of Disability Employment Services and we deliver support programs to eligible people across the country.
You can join APM for Disability Employment Services through Centrelink.
When you visit Centrelink, they carry out an employment assessment and if you're 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.
To be eligible for Disability Employment Services, you must be:
- An Australian resident aged from at least 14 to pension age
- Receiving an income support payment, disability support pension, an NDIS participant or an eligible school leaver
- Able to work between eight to 30 hours per week (with support when required)
- Not studying full time (unless you’re an eligible school leaver)
- Not already working at or above your assessed work capacity
If you're already receiving an income support payment, you can also register with us directly.
If you’re with another provider, but would like to change to APM, contact us and our teams will be happy to speak to you.
When you register with APM for Disability Employment Services, we will contact you to confirm your eligibility and invite you for your first appointment.
You will get a local employment consultant who knows the employers, businesses and job opportunities near you.
They will listen to you and build a plan that takes into account your health, personal circumstances, interests and any skills or experience you may have.
Your plan will be unique to you and include steps to help with:
- building your confidence
- writing your resume and job applications
- searching for suitable jobs with potential employers
- preparing for interviews
- access to services to manage health issues or barriers to work
With APM, you get the support, you get the skills and you get the rewards of having a valuable job.
Don’t miss out on a program made just for you, by one of Australia’s best-rated providers.
APM has some of the highest job placement rates in the country.
You can transfer to your nearest APM team in three easy steps:
- Call the National Customer Service Line on 1800 805 260
- Ask to transfer to APM
- Accept our invite to your first meeting
Join the thousands of APM job seekers who change their lives every year by finding valuable employment.
APM is Australia's largest provider of Disability Employment Services and we have more than 500 locations nationwide.
You can find your nearest APM team on our
Find Us page.
There are jobs out there.
We can help you find them.