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APM

Locality: Epping, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 8405 3393

Address: Showroom 1B, Epping Hub, 560-650 High Street 3076 Epping, VIC, Australia

Website: https://apm.net.au

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25.01.2022 This week it's Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week (SCIAW) Most people are aware a spinal cord in jury can change your life, but most people may not be aware of the small changes they can make for their premises or businesses to be more accessible Read Karen's story: https://bit.ly/3jQizE0 #EnablingBetterLives #SCIAW2020 #SpinalCordInjury #Accessibility

25.01.2022 "Living in a rural area, I don’t have a wide choice of doctors. I would prefer someone who has experience with deafness, who knows to focus on the medical issues instead of my ears, and can look past the glaring label of deafness.." Telehealth, particularly during COVID-19 has enabled greater access to healthcare. Specifically for those living in remote areas, who are immunocompromised or have communication requirements like Asphyxia. Read her lived experience of seeking gen...eral medical help living with a hearing disability: https://bit.ly/35lf7Nz #EnablingBetterLives #APM #Telehealth #LivingwithDisability #Deaf

25.01.2022 Today is the first day of National Stroke Week If you suspect someone might be having a stroke, you can identify it using the F.A.S.T method: Face - has their mouth drooped? Arms - Can they lift both arms? Speech - Is their speech slurred?... Time - Call 000 if you see any of these signs Stroke Foundation #NationalStrokeWeek #StrokeWeek2020 See more

23.01.2022 As part of her annual community service project and inspired by A Doll Like Me, Ariella Pacheco created four dolls for children with rare medical conditions. The dolls she designed feature one with a port-wine birthmark, another with surgical scars, one with jaw alignment issues, and one with facial and cranial abnormalities. Read the full story:https://bit.ly/3272moe #EnablingBetterLives #LivingwithDisability #CommunityService #ChildrenwithDisability

22.01.2022 Meet Birdie - some of her friends who live near the forest became unwell and to stay home. She is worried about her friends Birdie's story was created by the Children's Health Queensland and the Queensland Centre for Perinatal and Infant Mental Health to support the mental health and wellbeing of babies, young children and families through the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out Birdie's story:https://bit.ly/2Fbn2Cd

22.01.2022 Even while living with chronic pain, Heidi has found a role she loves and describes her colleagues "just like a family" She's just one of the many job seekers with long-term conditions APM help through our Disability Employment Services program. Read Heidi's story: https://apm.net.au/heidi #EnablingBetterLives #PainAwarenessMonth #APM #ChronicPain #DisabilityEmployment

21.01.2022 Nerve injuries and subsequent surgeries can impact your long-term mobility - Lesley's journey started with surgery and has become a happy, fulfilling return to work story: https://bit.ly/3gUBU5n #EnablingBetterLives #APM #workingwithdisability

20.01.2022 Our friends living with asthma know the benefits of a deep, relaxing breath. This year, we're taking a breather during asthma week - it's been a big year! Asthma Australia have created a checklist of 7 ways you can incorporate some 'slower' moments into your day. Download the checklist: https://bit.ly/3jAGJCD #AsthmaWeek2020 #MentalHealth #EnablingBetterLives

19.01.2022 Regular physical discomfort can limit your mobility, but not all your career options if you're looking to return to work: https://bit.ly/2Z2F0y8 #EnablingBetterLives #APM #Arthritis #workingwithdisability #Osteoarthritis #ArthritisAustralia

19.01.2022 After five years of hunting for a job, Andrew found employment and the support he needed. His mental health struggles are all-too-familiar for many job seekers, and Andrew's story is a reminder of the incredible resilience we're capable of: https://bit.ly/3kseq9z #EnablingBetterLives #APM #MentalHealth #Jobseeker

17.01.2022 Researchers at UNSW and NeuRA - Neuroscience Research Australia conducting a study about technology use in older adults on the autism spectrum. Does this sound like you or someone you know? They're looking for participants who are...... 50 years or older living in Australia have a smartphone or tablet have the capacity to provide informed consent able to complete the study either through online video call, phone or email

17.01.2022 As the global pandemic has forced many businesses to re-assess how they build and foster inclusive workplace environments, this interview with Karen Knight, Vision Australia General Manager Client Services, covers how businesses can be more inclusive for people with disabilities and the value of looking past stereotypes and misconceptions around working with disabilities to develop truly diverse workplaces: https://bit.ly/2IqQPbE #EnablingBetterLives #APM #WorkingwithDisability #DiversityandInclusion

16.01.2022 Support from her family and the NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme helped Faradiba step out of her fear, onto her bike and across the finish line in the Northern Territory's K2DC bike challenge. Read her story https://bit.ly/2E2EYPw #EnablingBetterLives #APMCommunites #APM

16.01.2022 66% of Australians are impacted by at least one chronic disease Musculoskeletal conditions and injuries are one of the major diseases affecting Australian workers. For those wanting to return to work, there are opportunities suited to your capabilities if you live with an upper arm condition Find out more: https://bit.ly/3ib9OUM #EnablingBetterLives #APM #MusculoskeletalInjury #ReturntoWork #LivingwithDisability

16.01.2022 Nominate your Remarkable Australian Startup Now! In Australia there are startups who are creating a more inclusive world, with a focus on solving problems for the one in five people globally with a disability. Now is the time to acknowledge, recognise and celebrate their work! Nominate (or self-nominate) a remarkable Aussie business: https://bit.ly/2ZUHyyN... Nominations will close at midnight (AEDT) 14 October 2020 #RemarkableAustralians #BeRemarkable #DisabilityTech #SparkFestival Spark Festival Cerebral Palsy Alliance Be Your Brand Microsoft for Startups Digivizer [Image Description: Remarkable Australians logo on the top left hand side and a woman pitching on stage with an Auslan Interpreter off stage and a translucent strip on the bottom displaying seven partner logos.]

15.01.2022 Next year, we'll be tuning in to cheer on our Paralympians To compete in the Paralympics, athletes must have an eligible physical, vision or intellectual impairment that leads to a permanent activity limitation. Find more about the ability and sport-specific classifications: https://www.paralympic.org.au/classification/ #LivingwithDisability #Paralympics #TokyoOlympics

14.01.2022 If you're a fan of Ninja Warrior, you might have spotted local Perth Veteran Mark Daniels. This is just another string in the bow of this incredible man's achievements - which include competing in the Invictus Games, since losing his right leg 3 years ago. Watch his full run and interview: https://bit.ly/2Dd9BAP #Veteran #Amputee #LivingwithDisability #ADF

14.01.2022 Have you met the other Superman? Paul Nunnari has been a wheelchair user since he was 11 years old. He's a silver medal-winning Aussie Paralympian, professional speaker, a grand finalist on Australia's got talent AND he's got a Guinness World Record to his name for Most 360 degree rope rotations in a wheelchair hanging by one arm in 1 minute (team of two) - he set the record, but then broke his own record on the show in Italy with a total of 77 spins! Watch this amazing feat:https://bit.ly/30RZ4Eu #aussieaussieaussie #guinnessworldrecord #peoplewithdisability #livingwithdisability

13.01.2022 Ellie started in the pool eight weeks after her amputation surgery at age 3 as part of post-surgery rehabilitation When she was 11, she stumbled across the 2004 Athens Paralympic Games. She's one of Australia's top Paralympic medal winners, and she's heading to the Tokyo Paralympics to defend her gold medal Read Ellie's story:https://bit.ly/2GuhBz5 #paralympics #livingwithdisability #amputation #amputee #swimming

13.01.2022 Have you ever seen a TED talk delivered in sign language? Today is international day of sign languages, now you can say you have! Not only is Drisana Levitzke-Gray a deaf rights activist, she's Young Australian of the Year (2015) and a Perth local. Her talk at TEDxPerth 2018 passionately delivers (entirely in AUSLAN) her lived experience as a deaf person and how essential is is for people who have hearing privilege, to be more supportive allies for those with hearing impair...ments. Watch (or listen!) to her full talk: https://bit.ly/3h5URSN #AUSLAN #SignLanguage #HearingPrivilege #EnablingBetterLives See more

12.01.2022 As we continue to grow our APM health businesses, our team members across the country are seeing the real value of supported workplaces and the importance of access to high quality mental health services. We're proud to support R U OK Day and hope every workplace is able to take time for some simple and supportive conversations with their colleagues today and whenever they need it. #MentalWellbeing #Health #MentalHealth #RUOKDay #EnablingBetterLives

12.01.2022 Today is National Health and Physical Education day! What better way to celebrate than with a dance?! Let the Rollettes show you how its done #Disability #Dance #Rollettes

12.01.2022 Darwin man Aiden clearly remembers the day his life changed for the better in 2014 while on a celebratory family holiday cruise in the Pacific Ocean. Aiden lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and a change to a warmer climate and the ability to transfer his NDIS plan easily from Tasmania to his new home in Darwin has dramatically improved his quality of life Read Aiden's story: https://bit.ly/2ItdAvM #APMCommunities #EnablingBetterLives #GoodNewsStory #EhlersDanlosSyndrome

12.01.2022 Did you know Sitting Volleyball has been a Paralympic sport since 1980? If you have ever wanted to try one of the most fast-paced paralympic sports, Volleyball WA are running two "have a go" sessions this month! Register to get involved: https://bit.ly/34JyoZ7 #EnablingBetterLives #VolleyballWA #ParalympicSport #SittingVolleyball

12.01.2022 Speech Pathology week kicks off this week Here's to all the wonderful humans who benefit from and work in the industry of Speech Pathology. People with communication disabilities may not have the most visible impairment, and we have speech pathologists to thank for helping people literally find their voice! Speech Pathology Australia #EnablingBetterLives #speechpathologyweek2020 #speechpathology

12.01.2022 Meet Shannon He's one of the real participants from our Employment Services ad campaign The videos were filmed in Western Australia in September with strict measures in place to ensure everybody maintained COVID-19 precautions. Thank you to everyone involved including Fins Seafood in Fremantle and the many creative minds at Wunderman Thompson Australia . Find out more: https://bit.ly/3mMPDyu... #EnablingBetterLives #APM #WorkingwithDisability See more

11.01.2022 Happy Father's Day to all the important men in our lives We hope you have a special day, however you celebrate! #FathersDay

11.01.2022 Stroke Foundation National Stroke Week starts tomorrow This has to be one of the most incredible stories of stroke awareness: A brain researcher recounting the experience of her own stroke. Jill's story is one of the most popular TED talks of all time! Watch or read this incredible talk (transcript included): https://bit.ly/33SqRqw... #strokeawareness #FASThero #nationalstrokeweek #EnablingBetterLives See more

10.01.2022 When a spinal cord injury changed Macca's life - he made sure he did his research to get the right support for his quadriplegia. Read Macca's incredible story and how APM Communities and the NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme are helping him live a better life: https://bit.ly/2PL2se0 #EnablingBetterLives #APM #APMCommunities #SpinalIjuryAwareness #SpinalIjuryAwarenessWeek

10.01.2022 17 23 August is Healthy Bones Action week You can take 3 easy actions to improve the health of your bones Check out the Bone Health Foundation website, with more information for kids, adults and seniors on boosting their bone health at any age: www.bonehealth.org.au/bone-health-for-all

08.01.2022 Thoughtful gifts have such wonderful effect on our lives Especially for Ethyn, who has autism and is non-verbal - he's turned a fun hobby into a microenterprise, producing and selling more than 100 works this year. And it all started from a gifted paint set! Read Ethyn's story: https://bit.ly/325Ul2Q #EnablingBetterLives #APM #APMCommunities #Art #ArtTherapy

08.01.2022 There's more to say after "Are you ok" Continuing a conversation after someone says they're not ok can feel hard, but it can change a life. After you ask the question - even after today - it's important to listen, encourage action and check in with your loved one - R U OK Day #ruokday #ruok #EnablingBetterLives #mentalhealth

08.01.2022 Every Thursday you'll find Marshall diligently at work, he's part of a team of volunteers at the Byford Baptist Church Free Food Market Read how Marshall gives back to his local community: https://bit.ly/3kBKZTx #EnablingBetterLives #APM #APMCommunities #Volunteering

07.01.2022 If you loved Switched at Birth and Breaking Bad - whether you know him as Campbell or 'Junior' - you'll know RJ Mitte. He's undergone some of the intense physical and speech therapies which can be necessary for people living with cerebral palsy - particularly when it came to correcting his severe toe walking! Find out more about the man who has set up his own anti-bullying campaign #CutTheBull, sat on boards and was a broadcast reporter for Channel 4 at the Rio 2016 Paralympics https://bit.ly/2DRgvMA #SeeTheAbility #RJMitte #DisabilityStories

06.01.2022 "See that guy at the end of the court? Just go push over and smash into him.." ..was the first introduction Chris Bond had to wheelchair rugby Now he's one of the best 3.5 wheelchair rugby players in the world. He's led the Australian Steelers to two Paralympic Gold medals in 2012, 2016 and the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation world championship in 2014.... Follow the links in the post below to hear the rest of Chris' amazing story! - Chris Bond Wheelchair Rugby Australian Steelers Wheelchair Rugby Disability Sports Australia #EnablingBetterLives #LivingwithDisability #DisabilitySport #WheelchairRugby

04.01.2022 Last decade 50% of Australians reported having at least one chronic condition. Musculoskeletal conditions and injuries are one of the complex health conditions impacting the workforce. Thankfully, there are happy stories like Julie's Listen to Julie's story (captions included): https://bit.ly/2W63Mfz #EnablingBetterLives #APM #MusculoskeletalInjury #ChronicPain

03.01.2022 There's one "have a go" session left of sitting volleyball Open to all abilities, just make sure you keep your pelvis on the ground! Register to get involved: https://bit.ly/34JyoZ7 #EnablingBetterLives #VolleyballWA #ParalympicSport #SittingVolleyball

03.01.2022 Mental health, even living with complex mental health conditions doesn't mean you're not able to reap the benefits of working. There are many benefits to having a job and finding work for people living with biopolar disorder. Find out more: https://bit.ly/2QPUDo5 #EnablingBetterlives #APM #BipolarDisorder #MentalHealth

03.01.2022 Its been a busy day for members of the APM Marketing team who joined The Omalas Project to prepare and provide food for people in need. Taking over the food van, the team created 140 meals including Mexican spiced cauliflower tacos with avocado, salsa and lime cream, and mini brioche cheeseburgers. The meals go to around 70 people at Foundation Housing in Fremantle, Western Australia.... The Omalas Project relies on the help of volunteers to provide good food to disadvantaged people every week and APM is delighted to support them. For information on how to support this great project, or join them for a rewarding day of feeding hungry people, head to their Facebook page: https://bit.ly/31zSNO1 #EnablingBetterLives #EveryoneDeservesGoodFood #Community #Volunteering #GivingBack

03.01.2022 21 years after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, Rob started sailing after he was asked by sailing gold medallist Jamie Dunross to have a crack at the Rio Paralympics Read Rob's journey from chef to passionate sailor and how he was able to continue his passion for the water thanks to APM and the NDIS: https://bit.ly/31HpBDU #EnablingBetterLives #APM #APMCommunities

02.01.2022 If you're living with an injury, illness or disability and looking for work, we're here to help It's tougher than ever for job seekers as we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, we know what employers are looking for and can connect you with a job suited to your capacity. To find out more, or Register:https://bit.ly/351uZVC #EnablingBetterLives #APM #disabilityexmployment #livingwithdisability

02.01.2022 A burst tyre changed Neil's life. With funding from the NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme and support from APM, Neil successfully runs his own business and working as a speaker for the Paraplegic Benefit Fund Australia as a road and workplace injury prevention presenter. Read about Neil's journey:https://bit.ly/3hDNcfa

01.01.2022 Just two days into his job trial, Aaron was offered employment! Living with autism and lower limb deficiencies didn't stop him from working towards his long-term career goals, with the support of his Employment Consultant. Awesome job, Aaron - we wish you every success Read his story: https://bit.ly/2JNTehk #EnablingBetterLives #APM #Victoria #JobSeeker #Autism #LimbDeficiency #LivingwithDisability #WorkingwithDisability

01.01.2022 A lower limb deficiency might affect your mobility, but it doesn't disqualify you from the benefits of work Finding a role suited to your capacity enables you to manage your responsibilities. However there's so more long-term benefits to work beyond smashing through your 'To Do' list: https://bit.ly/2CMkVE9 #EnablingBetterLives #APM #returntowork #amputee