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APM

Locality: Pialba, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 4124 1435

Address: Shop 5, 65 Main Street 4655 Pialba, QLD, Australia

Website: https://apm.net.au

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24.01.2022 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

24.01.2022 Even in rural Victoria, Ben has found employment to suit his needs - during a global pandemic no less! His role in a local mechanic workshop provides the right balance of work he loves and limited social contact he needs to feel safe as an immuno-compromised person. Read Ben's story: https://bit.ly/2JLXaPF #EnablingBetterLives #APM #LivingwithDisability #COVID19

24.01.2022 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

24.01.2022 We need to not only look at ‘Does this person already know how to do something?’ but ‘Can they learn it’? By changing your focus, you can find people with a track record for tackling and overcoming challenges, according to HR consultant Suzanne Lucas. This practical idea equally applies for candidates who live with disability - anyone can learn just about anything with hard work and dedication Why you should hire for skills: https://bit.ly/3pji4WE #EnablingBetterLives #APM #WorkingwithDisability #LivingwithDisability

23.01.2022 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

23.01.2022 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

22.01.2022 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

21.01.2022 At least 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke could be avoided. This World Heart Day, #UseHeart and get your 'ticker' checked Find out more about what you can do for your cardiovascular health: https://www.world-heart-federation.org//world-heart-day-2/ #worldheartday #worldheartday2020

21.01.2022 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.]

20.01.2022 The nerves of a job interview can unsettle anyone, especially if you're already nervous about communicating Your disability might not be immediately visible to everyone, and during the recruitment process is a time where you especially deserve support and understanding! Three tips for acing that job interview: https://bit.ly/36sOxkZ #EnablingBetterLives #APM #invisibledisability #LivingwithDisability

19.01.2022 A longer life brings with it opportunities, not only for older people and their families, but also for societies as a whole. Additional years provide the chance to pursue new activities such as further education, a new career or pursuing a long neglected passion Find out more about International day of Older Persons: https://www.un.org/en/observances/older-persons-day #InternationalDayofOlderPersons #enablingbetterlives #ageing

19.01.2022 After less than 2 days into a job trial, Aaron was offered a job! Living with autism and lower limb deficiencies hasn't stopped him working hard towards his dream job in the Animal Services industry in his home state of Victoria. Read Aaron's story: https://bit.ly/2JNTehk #EnablingBetterLives #APM #COVID19 #successstory #Victoria #lowerlimbdeficiency

19.01.2022 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

19.01.2022 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

18.01.2022 William wasn’t going to let his spinal disorder to prevent him from working. 18 months after after arriving in Australia, he approached APM for assistance finding a job. HIs resilience paid off - read William's story: https://bit.ly/36EaA9z #APM #enablingbetterlives #returntowork #workingwithdisability #spinaldisorder

16.01.2022 "Don't think you could have picked a better candidate for us" ..was the feedback from Perth City Cranes about Jake. After a long, tough job hunt through multiple agencies, he's found a workplace to learn and thrive in. Congratulations, Jake Read Jake's story: https://bit.ly/34FIMAI

16.01.2022 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

16.01.2022 Using her skills from her background in sales and marketing, Belinda has loves feeling like she's really helping people Pivoting her unique skills to connect employers with willing candidates is what makes her passionate about her work as an Employment Consultant. Hear Belinda's story: https://bit.ly/38tFDpS #LifeatAPM #EnablingBetterLives

15.01.2022 According to the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, 58% of people living with bipolar disorder quit working outside their homes. If you need a job which suits your capacity - whether it's full time, part-time, low-interaction or from home - there are jobs out there for you: https://bit.ly/32NcLVL #APM #EnablingBetterLives #BipolarDisorder #LivingwithBipolarDisorder #MentalHealth

14.01.2022 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

14.01.2022 Swapping a zip or buttons for a press stud, velcro or magnet closures is small, but for people living with disability it gives them the capability to dress themselves. This removes the hassle from the seemingly simple, yet often-complicated and time-consuming task Global brand Tommy Hilfiger offer a range of adaptive clothing, available for Men, Women and Children: https://bit.ly/35jv3Qo #EnablingBetterLives #AdaptiveClothing #Diversity

14.01.2022 According to Black Dog Institute nearly half (45%) of the Australian population will experience a mental illness in their lifetime Our experienced Employment Consultants assist people with a range of mental health conditions to maintain fulfilling employment and enjoy the benefits of work. Read more: https://bit.ly/334lqCz #EnablingBetterLives #APM #MentalHealth

14.01.2022 Enrolling in a Learn Local course in her home didn't just give Colleen's career a kickstart - she's working towards becoming a Koorie educator AND her incredible story has seen her nominated as one of three finalists in a Learn Local awards Read Colleen's story: https://bit.ly/3emiHK0 #NAIDOCweek2020 #NAIDOC #EnablingBetterLives

13.01.2022 You can't miss the yellow bench in City of Mandurah's George Robertson Reserve The community conversation corner was created from an existing bench, and converted to be a much brighter, wheelchair accessible space in time for R U OK? day and Mental Health Awareness Week. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/2FBSnPd #EnablingBetterLives #APM #FeelGoodFriday

13.01.2022 Season's Greetings from all of us at the APM Group! May your celebration of the holidays be joyous, safe and (hopefully) sunny

12.01.2022 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

12.01.2022 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

12.01.2022 APM recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Australians. Our teams currently provide services to more than 14,300 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This year, we launched our third Reconciliation Action Plan, endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. Read APM's Reconciliation Action Plan: https://bit.ly/2GpwhQs #NAIDOCweek #NAIDOCweek2020 #ReconciliationActionPlan #EnablingBetterLives

11.01.2022 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

09.01.2022 APM Communities recently participated in two important events on the Australian-African calendar inviting important discussion centred on people with disability from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds Read the overview: https://bit.ly/32M4d1F #APMCommunities #LivingwithDisability Aus Afri Trade #Perth

09.01.2022 Want to have a try at sitting Volleyball? Everyone is invited to try, just take a seat and join in Register online through the Volleyball WA website: https://bit.ly/3oQETkq #EnablingBetterLives #ParalympicSport #APM

08.01.2022 Being in the 'present' this holiday season doesn't come naturally to everyone - especially when trying to manage a financial budget, any conflict which might arise, social expectations, your to-do list and your social plans(!) You can find ways to enjoy yourself or find respite Beyond Blue offer a number of 1-on-1 and carer's support and companionship mental health services over the Christmas period for those who need it: https://bit.ly/3lME1dL #Christmas2020 #enablingbetterlives #mentalhealth

08.01.2022 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

07.01.2022 It's been a tough year If you're living with disability and find you're struggling with your mental health, we support you. Our Disability Employment Services teams help people access the right support to manage a range of mental health disorders and conditions: Depression; Anxiety; Schizophrenia;... Bipolar disorder; Obsessive Compulsive disorder (OCD); Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); and Psychological and Psychiatric disorders. Find out if your condition is supported, and to register for the Disability Employment Services program: https://bit.ly/3kIntDU See more

07.01.2022 Today we remember and honour the service of all Australians For those who have lost their lives on the battlefield, and those who fight the battle with their mental health after returning home. Lest We Forget #rememberanceday2020 #NAIDOCWeek2020

07.01.2022 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

06.01.2022 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

06.01.2022 The practice of yoga can be adapted for a range of abilities, even for people who require wheelchairs If you're keen, check with your Doctor to see if this is suitable for you. Read about the benefits of adaptive yoga: https://bit.ly/3hddFQ4 #Yoga #LivingwithDisability #AdaptiveYoga #YogaAwarenessMonth

04.01.2022 "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 Everyone's employment needs are different, including if you are living with ASD. We're here to help you find a job that works for you. To Register, or find out more:https://bit.ly/3i7DrGD #EnablingBetterLives #APM #ASD #LivingwithAutism #LivingwithDisability

04.01.2022 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

04.01.2022 At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia "resilience" became a buzzword for successfully steering through adversity. But what exactly is resilience - and can you cultivate more of it? Read more: https://bit.ly/3on1X9r #enablingbetterlives #mentalhealth #resilience

04.01.2022 Rehabilitation Consultant Josh Bloom was selected as a judge for the MAIB Disability Achievement Award, part of the Tasmanian Achievement Awards. Josh's lived experience with disability gave him the empathy and discerning eye for shortlisting finalists for the MAIB Disability Achievement Award Find out more and find out who won: https://bit.ly/35nMtLx #APMWorkCare #APMTasmania #DisabilityAchievementAward #LivingwithDisability

02.01.2022 Isn't Ellie Goldstein gorgeous in this campaign shot for Gucci Beauty Since June it's become one of their most popular posts, with nearly 120 000 likes on Instagram! Zebedee Management are an agency in the UK, who represent and cast people with disabilities in London, New York and Los Angeles. Read the story of how they started: https://bbc.in/2QZVlPJ #EnablingBetterLives #Visibility #Inclusion #Diversity #PeoplewithDisability

02.01.2022 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

02.01.2022 Fixed Term 4-month contract with opportunity to extend Location: Flexible Melbourne, South Geelong or Perth In this role you’ll work within a fast-growing business unit which is looking to develop a strong digital capability to provide value throughout the wider APM Group. ... The Curriculum Consultant, Employable Me position is responsible for developing the overarching curriculum plan for the platform’s job seekers, as well as developing curriculum and course content and supervising the production of digital course assets, such as e-learning programs, video and animations. This curriculum will be a crucial part of the value-add for job seekers and play a key role in enhancing their employability. Here’s what you’ll be doing: - Developing the overarching curriculum plan - Supervising the development curriculum and course content - Supervising the production of the digital course assets - Continuously develop and improve the curriculum offering - Liaise with key stakeholders both within and external to APM About you: Most importantly we are on the lookout for a person who connects with our values and culture. At APM we all about Enabling better lives through the services and support we provide. We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic person to join a company that wants to make a difference to people’s lives each and every day. Below are a few attributes that will ensure you are successful in the role: - Tertiary Qualifications in Education, Learning and/or Training - Experience in developing curricula and courses for digital delivery Please note: You may be required to complete a video interview as part of this recruitment process and if successful will be required to complete a national criminal police check. Indigenous people, people of culturally diverse background, LGBTQIA+ people and people with disability are encouraged to apply. APM will be able to explore adaptations to the work environment if required.

02.01.2022 If you've ever heard of, or made use an Employee Assistance Program - you might meet someone like Jamie He's the On-call and Trauma Support Manager for Assure Programs. We chatted to Jamie to see what a day in his role looks like - counselling, peer support, managing his team's day to day activities - and what he enjoys most about his job: https://bit.ly/2JRi8ga #enablingbetterlives #AssurePrograms #mentalhealth #employeeassistanceprogram

01.01.2022 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

01.01.2022 "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