In this episode, Ellie speaks with Lorna, an Employment Consultant at APM, who uses her lived experience with Parkinson's disease to support others with a disability or health condition.

• Watch the full video on the APM website

Chapters

• (00:00) - Intro
• (00:31) - Dad’s experience with diabetes
• (04:22) - Moving to Australia
• (06:18) - Getting diagnosed with Parkinson’s
• (10:48) - Opening the door for others at APM
• (13:26) - How disability changed Lorna’s perspective
• (17:29) - Impact of hiring people with disability

This podcast was recorded and produced on Whadjuk Noongar Boodja.

APM acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of this Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to their Elders past and present.

Ellie Cole's Couch: Amplify your inclusion is produced by APM.

APM is a global health and human services provider enabling better lives through employment, workplace, health and wellbeing, disability and aged care services.

Learn more at apm.net.au

Ellie meets Christine, a business manager for APM who found strength after suffering the loss of her daughter, and despite her own health concerns, is passionate about empowering others.

• Watch the full video on the APM website

Chapters

• (00:00) - Intro
• (00:29) - Growing up in Armidale NSW
• (02:54) - Having a child with disability
• (07:28) - The impact of losing a child
• (10:32) - Helping people at APM
• (12:01) - Living with disability
• (14:34) - Applying lived experience at work
• (17:06) - The difference an inclusive workplace makes
• (18:39) - Working with local communities

APM acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of this Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to their Elders past and present.

Ellie Cole's Couch: Amplify your inclusion is produced by APM.

APM is a global health and human services provider enabling better lives through employment, workplace, health and wellbeing, disability and aged care services.

Learn more at apm.net.au.

In this episode, Ellie speaks with Lyndsey - an employment consultant delivering Disability Employment Services at APM.

Growing up with ADHD, Lyndsey faced her own set of challenges, but these experiences have become her greatest strengths in her role at APM.

• Watch the full video on the APM website

Chapters

• (00:00) - Growing up
• (02:18) - First jobs
• (04:46) - Working with children with disability
• (06:19) - ADHD diagnosis journey
• (08:53) - Working at APM
• (13:03) - Bringing ADHD experience to work
• (14:00) - Explaining disability employment services

APM acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of this Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to their Elders past and present.

Ellie Cole's Couch: Amplify your inclusion is produced by APM.

APM is a global health and human services provider enabling better lives through employment, workplace, health and wellbeing, disability and aged care services.

Learn more at apm.net.au.